GETTIN' UP THERE

Justin turns 29! 

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Christmas time is such a special time of year! Some of the most important people in my life were born around this time as well.  I know it is easy for them to feel as if their birthday is forgotten in the shuffle of the holiday season, but I think it is the truly special individuals who are reserved to be born during this unique and magical time. 

Justin is the most important person in my life, and the one I love more than any other... and so, I would never want him to feel as if his birthday was just thrown into the mix. He is worth celebrating! :)

I am getting better ( still learning something new every year ) at turning out Christmas, and a birthday 2 days later. 

This is Justin's last year in his 20's!! I'd say he has so much to be proud of... for who he has become, what he has accomplished, and all that he is and continues to be. He is my world!- and we had a wonderful time celebrating his big day. :)

His day started out right with many hugs and kisses! Gifts, and his favorite breakfast: Pancakes, eggs, and bacon!! :)

Later that afternoon we took the kids to see the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks....

We LOVE to take the kids to the movies! And it is one of our favorite family traditions to do over the break. 

At the movie theatre they had these large cardboard cut outs of the chipmunks the kids were loving!

Scotlin especially liked Alvin because he was wearing a hat. He told me over and over how funny it was to see a chipmunk with a hat on, saying: "That Chipmunk is SWEET!!!" 

The kids couldn't tell us what movie we were going to see unless they said the WHOLE TITLE. 

On the way to the movie theatre all we could here from the back seat was Miley: "I am so excited to go see 'Alvin and the Chipmunks, CHIP WRECKED!" And then we'd hear Scotlin: "yeah, I can't wait to see 'Alvin and the Chipmunks, CHIP WRECKED!!" ... and so we'd join in: "It's going to be so fun to see 'Alvin and the Chipmunks!"

And then in unison from the back seat: "CHIP WRECKED!!!"

We'll never forget what we saw that day! :) They made sure we knew what it was called. 

(I thought it was pretty darn sweet of Just to spend his day catering to what the kids wanted. That's just the great dad he is!!)

We packed little treat bags for the kids, and each had a little mini popcorn and drink. They were in their own little heaven! Totally loving it! :) Both kids sat through the whole movie. Miley was rockin' out in her seat to the music, laughing at the jokes, and yelling out at the scary parts. I had one of those moments when we were sitting there when I looked at her and just realized how big she is getting! Whenever we go to the movies she has always wanted to sit on my lap. This time I offered for her to come sit with me, and she said 'no thanks, mom.' She was looking so grown up as she sat there is the large theatre seat. She  is growing and changing fast! Just and I came home and squeezed the daylights out of both of them before putting them to bed that night - trying to soak up every ounce of them while we can!

Later that night a group of Justin's closest friends came over for a guys night. I wasn't able to get a picture of everyone together, but I was glad to grab this one of Just with 2 of his best friends and classmates, Danny and Mike. 

I made a whole bunch of food for them, and just turned em loose in the basement. 

I went to sleep to the sound of roaring laughter coming from the vents which made me smile. 

I'm glad they were able to get together and have a (much deserved) great time! 

I sure love my sweetheart. And I couldn't be more proud of him. 

I'm glad we were able to celebrate him, and let him know how much he means to so many! :)