Happy Birthday Little Man

My adorable little nephew just turned 6 years old! Yes 6! I’m still in shock about it…I still remember the day that he was born…

 

 

Sean was the first baby that I got to see grow up. Since I’m the youngest of my family, I never got to experience a child growing up. Let me say, they grow up WAY to fast!

Sean is the smartest little kid with a great memory! Seriously. He’ll remember the most random little things. He brings so much joy into my life. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without him. He always knows how to turn my frown upside down. He helps me celebrate each month Mike is gone. And he cannot wait for Mike to get home. He’s already told me a bunch of things that they are going to do together. That just makes me so happy :) Happy that even though Mike is gone, Sean remembers everything about him. I really was worried that he might forget. But no, Mike will forever be apart of our family.

For his birthday today we went to Monsters University! Which I have waited 12 years for! It was awesome :) I loved it! I’m honestly still a kid at heart

I’m officially a college student!

Sean

Carson

Ashlee

 

 

Then it’s off to dinner at La Luna! Yum!

 

Wasn’t very happy about having that hat on. Haha.

Then to my brothers and bro-in-laws baseball game!

 

And some delicious ice cream to top off the night!

Birthday boy

Cute Carsey

Love this pic-Carson, Jay, and Tom

Brad and Kami

Momma and me

I hope you had a fantastic birthday Sean! And just think…when you turn 7, Mike will be here celebrating with us! WOOHOO! :D

Aunt Ash and Uncle Mike are so proud of you Sean!

LOVE YOU BUDDY!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Assistant to the President

So big news with Michael! He is now AP! That’s Assistant TO THE President, not to be confused with Assistant President because that would just be ridiculous. (I really hope that someone picked up on that joke…The Office…Dwight Schrute…Assistant to the Regional Manager…So yeah…Anyways. Haha)

I sent Mike a letter on June 18th (5 days before he knew where his next transfer was)

That’s pretty impressive huh? I kinda freaked out anyways.

He is very excited to be AP and I’m excited for him! So excited! And so proud :) That boy puts so much into his mission. He continues to amaze me every time I hear from him. Lately he has been so busy with being Warsaw Zone Leader (last transfer) that it’s been hard for him to write letters and they have been very scarce lately. He warned us in yesterdays email that it’s going to be difficult for him to get letters out because he’ll be so busy. Usually when he tells me stuff like that I’m a little upset and sad. I mean, I love hearing from him and when I see a little envelope addressed to me, it makes me the happiest girl ever. But this time I wasn’t upset or mad or sad, like at all. I was just happy that he is doing what he’s supposed to and working hard! It’s okay that Mike has to push me to the back of his mind and stay focused on the work. Because I know that I’m not forgotten.

 

I honestly cannot get over how handsome that kid is

Cutest guy I’ve EVER seen!

Just a couple more fun pictures

He’s all dork and he’s all mine :)

President and Sister Neilson are coming to the close of their mission (the end of June). Their tradition is whenever a missionary goes home they take “a piece of them” to remember them. For guys it’s their tie and for girls it can be anything to a piece of their dress or scarf. Mike’s chose the tie that he wore on the very first day of his mission.

Flashback…

See, same tie :)

All the missionaries showing off their “donated” piece

 

Only 9 months and 3 weeks to go!

Yay! :)

 

Yeah…I think I’m okay with that :)

Goodbye 300’s!

MONTH FORTEEN!!

I have a feeling that month 14 is going to be the best month yet :) Why? Because 14 is my favorite number. That’s gotta count for something, right?

I now finally feel like he is in my reach. That him coming home is actually going to happen.

Mike and I have such a great relationship. Our only way of talking is through letters and we are closer than ever. It really does amaze me. The hard part is physically being away from him but it’s so much easier when Mike gives me so much encouragement and so much love from half way around the world. I’m lucky to have him.

It’s getting so full!

14 months down, 10 to go!!

Happy Father’s Day

My dad has always been there for me no matter what. He’s supported all of my decisions. He’s the best dad a girl could ask for and I’m lucky enough to have him be my pops! He’s taught me everything from the basic rules of sports to what I expect from a man because he’s always treated my mom like a queen. My dad is always there for a laugh or just someone to watch TV and relax with.

Thanks for all you do for me Pop! Happy Father’s Day!!

I LOVE YOU!

No matter how old I get, I’ll always be your little girl

I miss my best friend…

This song is absolutely beautiful. It describes everything that I have been feeling. I haven’t cried this hard in a long time.

It’s perfect.

I miss Michael so much..