While daddy and mommy were away…

…Jack had fun at play!

Mom and Dad,  Thank you SO much, again, for taking such great care of our boy!   Thanks for the fun books and toys and thanks for all the super fun pictures!  We could tell he was having a great time with the two of you!  How could he help but!!  Can’t wait to see you again soon!!

The Grove Park Inn

Mark and I headed to one of our favorite places for his birthday weekend this year, The Grove Park Inn! Jack was set to have a fun, long weekend with my parents, and we were off to celebrate and relax! There was a bit of exterior remodeling going on, and even so, it’s beautiful!

My super sweet husband had these beautiful flowers waiting for me in our room on his birthday weekend! He’s so thoughtful-just one of the many reasons why he’s the man of my dreams!For his birthday dinner, we ate at the Sunset Terrace and had a beautiful view of the mountains. It was the perfect night for him to open the envelope with Baby Thomas’ gender ultrasound picture in it! He got to find out if he’s having a son or a daughter in December-and so did I! Yep! After weeks of talking about it, we made the decision to find out together, and we couldn’t be happier! We’ve told our families and are having some friends over for dinner on Wednesday to tell them! And then of course I’ll post it on the blog-can’t wait to share our wonderful news!We enjoyed sleeping in-even though we woke up at seven and made ourselves go back to sleep!-a few relaxing days at the spa, great food, The Biltmore grounds, the beautiful views, and spending time together-just the two of us!Last night, we had reservations at Horizons, and it did not disappoint! It’s quite possibly the best place for dinner-I promise! Oh, and right after we took this picture, we watched a couple get engaged! You know mushy me-I got chills and teared up watching it all happen! We had a drink (or water) before dinner, and watched them enjoy their champagne from across the valley. It was so sweet!And even though the weekend was exactly what we wanted and the perfect way to celebrate Mark’s birthday, we missed our boy like crazy and are so happy to be back home with him! Thank you SO much, G&G, for taking such great care of Jack and for keeping us updated with all the pictures! Our long weekend wouldn’t have been nearly as relaxing if we didn’t know that Jack was in such good and loving hands! The welcome home note was the sweetest touch! We love you!!

Happy Birthday, Grandpa Thomas!

We hope you have a great day and we’re glad we get a chance to celebrate with you!Love,
Mark, Michelle, Jack, and Baby Thomas

Happy Birthday, Babe!

Happy Birthday to my most wonderful husband and the most amazing daddy I know! Jack and I are so thankful for you and for everything you do for our family! We love you more than words can say!

Bye-Bye Daddy!

Jack’s first little sentence! 

He’s been saying, “All gone!”, but I think he associates that as one word.  But he knows bye-bye and he knows daddy, and now he says them together!  He says “Hi daddy!”, “Hello daddy!”, and “I finished!”, too!  We love hearing what you have to say, little one!

Happy 60th Anniversary!!

Happy, Happy 60th Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa!  Who would have thought that when you were growing up 264 steps/13 houses/2 intersections away from each other that you would be celebrating so much on your 60th wedding anniversary!  Six kids, 20 grandkids, 11 great-grands (and counting!), and so many wonderful memories later, and here you are! We love you both so very much and pray for you each and every day!  God willing, Mark and I will have the beautiful marriage that you do-you’re an amazing example!

All our love!
Mark, Michelle, Jack, and Baby Thomas

Busy Boy!

The after dinner non-toys of choice tonight-the golf club and the ottoman (that still needs it’s cushion made)!  I love watching his little imagination at work!  We go for Jack’s 18 month well visit at the end of the month, but it’s safe to say that he’s still tall and skinny.  He’s in 18 month John John’s for the length, but in general he still needs a 12 month.  We make it work, though, and cross the straps even when that’s now how the outfit is made!  He doesn’t seem to mind!