Happy Birthday Uncle Jim!!!!

Over the past five years, I always have
fresh roses and balloons
for Jimmy's birthday...
I go to his morning Mass at St. Brigid's and spend the day
reflecting on the happiness, excitement, and joy
that came into my life...
into my family's life...
with the birth of this youngest child of mine!

I make it the best day possible!
(because it is!!!)

This year was a bit different...but still so sweet!

Baby James and Layla were my company for a few days!
I did not want to miss Jim's Mass so
we made it a family outing!

The night before Jim's birthday little J and I
lit 29 candles and sung Happy Birthday!

We went to Mass without any problems!
(nasty weather held off for us!)
Layla helped Father by
repeating prayers in her own little language.

No balloons or fresh roses...but I did have
two of my little sweethearts
to keep me company!

This is the birthday cake we
baked for Jim!

I noticed a strange little crack on the top of
the one layer as I took it out of the oven!
I had to smile when I saw it was
a perfect "J"
with a little heart close by...

Of course we could not cover that bit of
heavenly art with frosting!

It was a perfect day!

It is wonderful to realize that Jim
is always remembered!
I so want him to be remembered...

and he is!

I do thank you Leah, Ashley, Keri...
Kyle...Mike and Mary Beth!
And of course Aunt Sue!
I also thank everyone
who checks in on Jimmy's blog!

I loved the song Kyle!
And I loved everyone's little stories as well!

Thank you!

I am so sure Jimmy touched each
and everyone of us in some special way
this February 1st!

Love you J!!!!