KIM IS 30!

So Friday was Kim's birthday and she turned the big 3-0. There is not enough room on this blog to write how remarkable Kim is. She has always been an amazing mother, wife, and friend, but with the challenges that have entered our home the last 2 years she has shown with grace and courage the rare person she is, inside and out. When needed she can be the strongest pillar for our family to lean on and then become the most sensitive and thoughtful matriarch. She is wise beyond her years and wakes up everyday with a smile on her face and optimism that would have been beaten out of most people. I have heard people say that Kim has endured a lifetime of trials, way beyond her years. I don't know if that is true, but I am sure she has amazing things in store for her. She brightens up our day and has compassion for each individual she comes in contact with. We love her and were grateful to have a day to celebrate her.

If you are wondering about the picture above (crabclaw with candle) it is due to the fact that Kim is trying to avoid dairy and chocolate to help Ben's tummy. Because most desserts are made with those two ingredients we had to come up with a creative place to place her candle. The kids and I thought since we were having dungey crab for dinner a crab claw would suffice. A little creepy, but the kids loved it.

Eva loves Belles, but in this video you can tell she sometimes has the devil in her eyes. Look at how much fun she has scaring Belles.

What happened to our skinny premie. Ben's thighs are a sight to behold and he is doing great. Although this picture shows his "sad face" as Eva would deem it. He usually is smiling.