it's a bird! it's a plane! // his b-day

Superman, guns, jello shots and yummy food. Lots and lots of food. Yep. I'd say that

pretty much sums up our weekend. As you know from my last post, my hubby turned

24 on Saturday. He's a simple guy, so I didn't plan anything extravagant this year. We
just went to the gun range Saturday afternoon. Finally drug my Mom down to the range
with us too. She hadn't been before, but she enjoyed herself after we got her all set up.

G wanted to shoot a Beretta 9mm. I didn't like it. I hated it. Loud, bulky and too much
kick for me. Darn thing kept jamming when I shot since my wrists aren't big enough to
absorb the recoil. So, we traded that sucker in for the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield.
Oh, man! I fell in love with it as soon as the bullet left the chamber. It's lightweight and
easy to manage. Not to mention it didn't jam. Considering purchasing one in the future.

We spend Saturday night at my brother's house. Family, food, fun. The usual when we all
get together. I made jello shots for the first time. Well, it was my first time tasting them too.
I'm not too big on alcohol. We drink occasionally, but not to get drunk. I loathe that feeling :[

G is kind of obsessed with Superman. So, of course, that was the theme for his entire b-day.
I hooked him up with all sorts of goodies. A Superman shirt, boxers, DVD's, a coffee mug, etc.
Let's just say, he was one happy camper. I'm so glad he enjoyed his birthday. He deserved it :]

happy birthday, mister ♥

 

This guy turned 24 today. I have had the opportunity to share 5 birthdays with him

and I'm looking forward to celebrating many, many more. He deserves to be spoiled

today and that's what I plan to do! I've given him one small gift per day for the past 12

days ( the 12 days of birthday? hah ) I'm really looking forward to celebrating tonight :)

 

Happy birthday, sweets ♥ I love you.



365 days ago

 

Dear Dad,

It has been 365 days since I saw you last. There have been many times in the past
year where I have wished you were still here with us. I know you are safe and happy
where you're residing now. I know you're not in pain, but I miss your presence here.

I miss your hugs and the way they made me feel safe. And your deep belly laughs;
billowing throughout this big ol' house. I miss the way you would cry while watching
movies involving horses and making fun of you for doing so. I miss the smell of your
brut aftershave; even though you always put too much on. I miss the way you would
sneak sweets while you were out of the house. Donuts and drumsticks to be exact.

Some days I find myself missing our arguments too. Crazy, huh? We were just too
much alike, you and I. But, you know what? I don't seem to mind it these days. I am
proud to be like you now. You taught me so much in the 22 years you were with me.

Though your absence is painful, your memory lives on through the lives you touched.
Thank you for being the best Dad you could have been. For loving me, accepting me,
guiding me and pushing me to always better myself. I love you and miss you, Dad ♥