Mom's 55th birthday

Today is my best friend's 55th birthday. She refers to herself as turning the "speed limit" instead of turning 55, and I guess she's right considering the speed limit is normally 55 in most areas! Haha! My mother is without a doubt the best friend I'll ever have. We have always had a close knit relationship and I am so grateful for it, especially during life changing events like moving to Alaska! My mom is everything I'll ever need in a best friend. You can't think of me without thinking of her and vice verse. I really don't know how I am going to live so far from her and for so long for that matter. It is going to be hard, but she raised me to be brave no matter the circumstance. I moved three hours away from her three years ago and now I am moving 70+ hours away from her now. I was brave then and I'll be brave now. I have been so lucky to have such a wonderful role model in my life and I hope to be the same for my daughter some day!

Happy birthday, Mom! I'm so glad you had a wonderful day and Jarrett, Leo and I love you so much! Thank you for everything that you've done for us over the years! You are the best mom in the whole world! 

Katie<3

Friday's Letters!

Dear snow, Ahh you are so beautiful and I love you for finally showing up for real this time. However, I am a little peeved that you ruined my plans for the evening, but it's cool, you're pretty and I love you! Dear husband, I wish you were here to enjoy the snow with Leo and me. You could be cuddling with us on the couch and what not, but instead you are in 70 degree weather. Lucky! I really hope my trip to be with you works out considering how much bad luck I have with trips. Hence the fact that my W-2 still has not come yet for us to file our taxes. Blah! Oh we'll, I will still try to be optimistic regardless. I love you and I will see you when we Skype soon! Dear Leo, Seriously? You snatched my brownie right out of my hands? Ughhh you sly little devil you! I really hope you don't get sick from it! Please don't ever try to eat chocolate again! Mommy does not want you to be sick! Dear Ravens, I am still doing cartwheels over you guys going to the Superbowl! I can't believe how far you guys have come since the beginning of the season. You all are amazing and your fans are so proud! I am so proud to be a Ravens fan! Everyone else can keep their snide comments about you guys to themselves! Boo ya! Dear mom, I can't wait for you to come down for Super Bowl weekend! We are going to have so much fun! Then before you know it, it will be time for me to come there for my birthday weekend! I can't wait! See you soon!

Friday's letters!

Dear Husband, this deployment is for the birds, but it won't be long until we are together for two weeks in an amazing country. After my visit, it won't be much longer until you are home. I will be counting down the days.
Dear Leo, you are driving me crazy! I know you're mad that your daddy is gone, but you need to be a good boy for mommy. Please and thank you!
Dear Mom, I am glad you are feeling better, but please never give me a health scare like that again! I want you alive and healthy for as long as possible. I love and miss you very much!
Dear Mommy in law, thank you for all your help with Leo. You are such a big help with checking on him when I'm at work for a long time. Hope you enjoy having him for two weeks. You might be happy to give him back to me after that long!

Katie<3