March 24

March 24th is a big day in our home. It is Jack's birthday, our wedding anniversary, and was Julie's birthday. When Scott and I were planning our wedding, we knew we wanted to be married in March and the dates were going to be the 17th (Daddy's birthday) or the 24th (Julie's). I asked them both if they minded and neither of them did. The deciding factor ended up being the availability of the band. So 7 years ago we were married. Four years later, we were told our 2nd child would have to be delivered on that day as well. I find it fitting that Jack is born on his Aunt Julie's birthday. I know there is a part of her in him. He resembles her as a baby/child. He is kind and gentle like she was and curious about animals and nature. There are times when I look into his big blue eyes and see her. On March 24th, I am reminded of how wonderful a good marriage is, how lucky I am to have such a sweet son, and how terribly much I miss Julie.

We had a fun party for Jack. He wanted pizza for dinner(!), fruit, and blue cupcakes. His grandparents,Bruce and Patty, Uncle Marc, Aunt Keller and the boys all came over to celebrate.