Family Photos

I don’t even know where to start.

Cousin that grow up together think the same, talk the same, and act the same. They just understand each other. Through their countless inside jokes, made-up language, basically speak a language only they can understand. This is all I want for you Ryleigh. To have this experience. 

I never understood how lucky it will be for you to be so close to your cousins until I no longer had a family. 

The Paulsen's are the family I choice. Living with them made me realize what I was missing out on by not have a family of my owe. I never want you to experience this. 

Cousins are like built-in best friends, born right alongside you. Having the same experiences with most of the same people means developing the same likes and interests, and this was always so effortless with you guys.

I hope you have these 3 in your life forever. 

Dillon 3.5, Blake 1.5, and Logan 9 months)

You 4 can the best cousins, the best friends to each other.

One day, you will have the opportunity to thank each other for always being there for each other, both physically and emotionally. You will sit back and reminisce about being at each others' sides through the endless family parties, graduations, and tough friendships, and naughty things you did together. Even though sometimes we may go months without seeing each other, you will constantly stay in touch, and when we reunite over the holidays, it’s like no time has passed.

Thank you, these two small words that hold such strong significance to me. I hope they treasure you the way you desire. .

Your new baby boy will bring you such joy

From your head to your toes
You're so sweet goodness knows
But you're so precious to me
Cute as can be, baby of mine

I star while you smile. 

I listen when you talk. 

I hug you when you cry. 

I watch you while you walk. 

I wipe your eyes to dry your tears. 

I hold you close to comfort your fears. 

You are my sunshine, my brightest star. 

You're my best friend, 

You'll always be #1. 

Please watch over me 

I'm not sure where I should be 

if I should ever tumble down 

I want you to be around 

all my bruises you can kiss 

I'll let you know if there's one you miss 

and if I don't understand 

please explain and hold my hand 

just don't forget to give a hug 

then tell me that we'll snuggle-bug 

and when you tuck me in at night 

don't forget to say sleep tight 

Spring 2004: A child fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty

In the eyes of a child...there is joy, there is laughter... there is hope, there is trust, a chance to shape the future...

Crested Butte 2004

 Crested Butte 

Snow falling,falling,
To cover the ground below,
In winter's glory.

Winter 2004

My Sweet baby boy. Perfect in every way!

Grandparents

Avs, Game

                                                            You're my best buddy,
                                                               My favorite friend,
                                                              We'll always be pals,
                                                            from now until the end!