75th

The neighbors on 75th were like extended family. At times when I felt alone at my dad's, I knew the three houses across the street were always there! I grew close with them over the span of 14 years. I LOVED their kids and had the most fun planning block parties.
Today I heard of the passing of one of the guys that felt like a dad to all of us. He was the one that, as a kid, you felt like he looked out for. He would stand on his front porch and yell "Greta Lu", just to say hi. He was the first outside when he heard my cries for help after I had been ran over by a car. He was someone I looked up to and thought his family was so lucky to have.
I know a lot had changed over the last 15 years. I didn't see him or his family much, but often thought about them. They were my safety at my dad's, when I just needed to get away. I ran into him two years ago at the tulip festival and was so proud to introduce him to Walter and Felix. I walked away that day feeling so happy to have seen him again.
RIP Dave, my life on 75th was better because of my neighbors!

3!

Today we celebrated our babies 3rd birthday! This year has been so much fun! Felix has grown up so much and he is still the loving, sweet, cuddle bug that he has always been.
I love everything about him. His love for animals, his curious nature and his constant "I Love You's" make everyday with him an adventure!
We woke up with a couple presents, went to breakfast, had lunch at the airport with Grandma and Grandpa Adams, stopped by Mor Mor's for a birthday hello and finished the night off at his first Blazer game (and they won)! Our day was full and at one point Walter said he wished the day didn't have to end!

Felix Rene,
You have brought so much happiness to everyday! Your smile warms my heart and I love your random kisses! I am proud of how caring and thoughtful you are and know that you will continue to grow into an amazing person! Happy Birthday Sweetness, you are my SUNSHINE!

PS...During the game, every time they yelled "Defense!" Felix thought they were yelling "Felix!"

I am that mom!

I am the mom that gets watery eyes when her kids score a goal in soccer, the one that tears up when she hears her sons favorite song and the one that cries when she thinks about her baby celebrating another birthday!

I'm so excited to start a new chapter of our lives, but it's hard for me to think about leaving another year behind! This year has been fabulous! I have teared up and cried over a lot due to Felix!

When we wake up we will have a 3 year old...and again my eyes are watering! I love my baby, he is my right hand man for sure!