im so glad you were born.

"being a family means you are part of something very wonderful. it means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life. no matter what."

monday was mom's birthday. i'm so glad she was born. and even more glad i got to be her daughter. i know my brothers think the same too! we all think/know we have the best mom there is. I don't know anyone who loves her family as much as she does. In honor of the birthday girl, my older brother and his friend made a really yummy dinner for everyone, and i baked a cake for dessert. it was such a perfect night to celebrate the woman we love, and to be surrounded by all of the family. 

p.s. we finally got a family picture with everyone in it! 

pets included, because they're family too! 

frank, my not so little brother. he loves mom and tell her about 100 times a day.

alex

dad

david

eric and lian

ian

we love you mom. here's to another year of fun adventures.

love, t