Ryan, Heather and Little Boy Derek: July 2009

Saturday, July 25, 2009

A visit from the Eddy's

Derek's Grandpa Gary and Grandma Debby came to visit last weekend. We were thankful they were able to make the trip even with Gary recovering from back surgery. Derek had an enjoyable visit with them, and boy was he spoiled rotten!

Bonding time with Grandma and Grandpa

Derek loves to play with Daddy's old cell phone. (Don't worry--we took the battery out.)

Derek loving his new walker that Grandma Deb and Grandpa Gary got him.

Engagement

Fee-Fee got engaged! Congratulations Matt and Emily!

The future Mr. and Mrs. shortly after they made the announcement

Ba-LING! What a beautiful ring.

Derek just being cute.

The phone call to Arizona to share the news with Jake, Kim and kids

Family picture (minus 5)

Chicago Celebration

Ryan whisked me away to Chicago for a weekend to celebrate my birthday! He had everything so well planned out and lots of detailed surprises. He made me feel so special and loved. It was the best weekend, and we made so many wonderful memories! What a way to welcome me into my 3rd decade!

The soundtrack to the Broadway show we were going to see along with Americanos to start our road trip off right.

Surprise! We took a detour on the way to Chicago to see the house where Michael Jackson grew up. Now I can check something off my bucket list. ;)

Such a tiny house for such a large family.

Suprise! Ryan planned to have our good friends meet us in Chicago!! I was completely surprised and so excited to get to spend the weekend with such valued people.

Zach, Ryan, Carlo

Angela and Daren at dinner in Chi-town

Cheeeese!

with my favorite

Having a ball

A view from our friends' condo

I'm 30 Years Old!

Welp here's to being 30!! The following are pictures from the birthday celebrations that were given to me. I am thankful for such a caring group of family and friends!!!