papa's birthday

there aren't words to describe how much we love papa. 

what's not to love?  

as a grandfather, he is purposeful to spend time with each of our children (and all is grandchildren for that matter), he listens to their stories, plays with them, and they know they are special and loved by their papa.  as a father, he is always available, whether to help with projects or give advice, he calls on birthdays, give great hugs, and simply put, there's nothing too small or too big that he wouldn't drop everything to help us with.  family is his first priority and desire, and he lives that out daily.

happy birthday papa!  we treasure you!

and i can't go without describing our love for oma as well.

(consider this your very late bday present mom :)

again, there aren't words...her life's mission is to be with her family, live with them, be part of their lives...and not just holidays and birthdays...but the daily ins and outs.  her grandchildren know they can talk to oma and get counsel, as do her children.  she gets on the floor to play with her grandkids, letting them make extensive messes in her house, and going out of her way to make them feel special and loved...whether it's an extra hug, hello kitty pencils from the craft store, a shirt she found at Village, rearranging her schedule to come to their game, recital or dedication, or giving them something she saved from their parents' childhood.  she is a gift to her kids, her in law kids, her grandkids, and whoever else crosses her path.  thank you oma for your unconditional love every day.

(and pinterest ideas as well :)