Happy 11th Birthday

Happy Thursday!!!

Today is the official birthday of my adorable twin niece and nephew!!! Ryan and Alyssa!! Such cuties! How is it even possible that they are 11 already!??!?!

Here are a few baby pics..

 This is when we switched their clothes!!! HA HA!

Here is the adorable Ryan!!!

Here is Ryan last Thanksgiving in the blue apron with his cousin Brody...he is our magician and comedian! He is a worker!!!

 And here is Alyssa also at Thanksgiving!!! She is our cook and baker! For real - she loves to cook and her food rocks!!!

 Here is their 3rd birthday....with big sister in the middle!!!

 Such a cute pic....right before they started preschool!

 Alyssa.....that face!!!

 Seriously...soooo cute....

 And finally ... now...this is their school picture from this past year!

I love you both so very much with all my heart! I can not imagine a better role in life than getting to be your Aunt Annie!

Love you both - Have a fantastic day and see you this weekend!!!! Time for lake fun again - YAY!

 Happy birthday Alyssa and Ryan

It's JC's birthday!!!

Happy birthday little brother!!

My little brother is such an amazing sibling and friend! Also, he is the epitome of a NICE PERSON!

I have NEVER heard him say a negative word about anyone and his children are the same way!!

He is very positive and loving to his family and a wonderful provider!

I could not have asked for a more wonderful little brother!

Since my parents had three girls and then FINALLY got their boy - we girls believe he was a wee bit spoiled by my parents...but we won't get into that here except to say the title of this post is fitting. We always joke with him and call him J.C. (for Jesus Christ because he can do no wrong) please do not be offended...it is a joke...HA!

He is an amazing brother, son, father and I think husband...HA!

He loves spending as much time as possible with his children and is fully engaged with them whenever he is with them.

Such a bunch of cuties...my little brother in the middle - his kids on each side!

He recently took his son to a hockey game for his birthday - my nephew was in HEAVEN!!!

This is the family at a Steelers game last season...

And he recently took his daughter to the Father/Daughter dance for Indian Princesses. Such cuties...both of them!!!

Happy birthday Matt!!!! No matter how big or old we get - you will ALWAYS be my little brother and I love you so much!

XOXO

It's Bro-Man's Birthday!!!

Happy birthday to one of my favorite people...my adorable nephew Brody!!!

He is turning 8 today!!!

WOWSA!!

This little boy is the sweetest and most enthusiastic boy you will ever meet!!!  He never says a mean thing about anyone and always has a huge smile!

He is constantly in motion and is always up to play any sport on the planet!!! He loves to play soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football and REALLY loves ice hockey!!

Such a cutie!!!!

#1 cheering fan for the Steelers games...he swings his terrible towel like there is no tomorrow!!!

I absolutely adore this sweet, loving little dude!!!! He has also promised me front row seats when he is a professional hockey player so you heard it here!!! You are my witnesses!!!

I hope you have a day as fantastic as you are Brody! Aunt Annie loves you so many bunches!!!

XOXO

Happy Birthday My Beautiful Friend

Happy birthday to you...

Happy birthday to you...

Happy birthday Mariela...

Happy birthday to you!!!

I just wanted to wish my sweet, adorable friend Mariela Happy birthday!!!

Soon, she will be a Mom for the first time and she will be the greatest ever!! This is my friend that I went to visit in Kauai, HI. She now lives in San Diego.

I am so happy for her and proud of her for everything that she has overcome to get where she is!  She is the definition of a fighter and a winner!!

Here is a recent photo she sent holding up a few Steeler items I sent for the baby...isn't she the cutest little Mom to Be you have ever seen?!?!?

Here is the official baby announcement...

So super cute!!! 

Mariela...I am over the moon excited for you, Alex and Duke!!!!  My only wish would be that you move back to Pittsburgh, PA so we can hang out daily and I can be Aunt Annie!!!

Hugs and Happy birthday!!!!!

XOXO

Happy 12th birthday Kyleigh!!!

I am posting twice today!!!

What?!?!

Yep!!!

I have to make sure I dedicate an entire post to my adorable Godchild and niece Kyleigh!!! I love this child sooo very much! This is the collage I posted to Instagram...

She is 12 today!!!  How is this even possible...

 
This is my most favorite picture of her ever!!! She has such a great personality! She is so super sweet, stubborn (like me), loving, and so full of life!!!!

She loves dancing, volleyball, Taylor Swift and her family...

 
Easter years ago...

 
Her first dance recital...

 
Not a Santa fan back then but she is now...

 
See....she loves her sister...

 
And her brother!

 
And the excitement of life!!! She was a seriously brave little girl and is now a brave and courageous young woman!

 
Started tube riding in the summers...to the collage above where she is skiing now!!

 
First communion beauty...

 
I have the privilege of being hair and makeup lady for her dance competitions...

 
She has grown into such an amazing young woman and I am so very proud to be her aunt and her friend!

Kyleigh: I love you so very much! I am so proud of who you are and the beautiful and loving young lady you are today! Happy 12th birthday!

Hugs and I cannot wait to see you soon!

Happy birthday Dad!!

Happy 68th Birthday Daddy!

Thanks for all you have done for me throughout my life!

You are ALWAYS there for me with guidance and support NO MATTER what!

I hope you have a birthday as amazing a you!

I love you!!

Here he is with all of us kids back in approx. 1974
Here he is with his first granddaughter ...around 1992



Fishing with the grandkids...

And finally - a day out with the family - this is he and my mother last summer, 2011. Happily married (most of the time) for 46 years!!!!!

I love you for the amazing man you are and the person you taught me to be - I love you always Daddy!!!

Happy Birthday Sweet Babies!!

Happy Birthday to my niece and nephew Alyssa and Ryan!
They are three today!!!!
Here are a few photos for your cuteness factor...I will see them this weekend to celebrate in person but, until then, happy birthday to you two sweet, adorable children!!
Aunt Annie loves you soooooooooooo much!!!!

This is the most current picture with their oldest sister at their party with their friends last weekend!!!