
A few days ago 4 of my favorites celebrated a special day. Damian's baby brother Jared and his beautiful wife have been married . . . aw shucks . . . I don't know how many years . . . but it was their anniversary! Let's see, which pregnancy was it that I looked so fat at their wedding? It must have been early on with Katrina . . . so they've been married for 7 years! Aren't they so cute?! Don't they not even look old enough to be married, let alone have 2 adorable babies?

I know you've seen this photo before . . . Christine all excited about Elise's Christmas Stroller. . . Christine, I am so grateful you said, "YES!" to Jared. I know he had to pursue you for quite awhile and I'm so glad he did. I adore you. I love your baby girl too. She's my favorite ALL TIME Chunky Monkey. I loved babysitting her today. She let me cuddle her all morning. I just gobbled her neck, growled with her and snuggled her. We watched an old AMC movie and giggled for the whole 2 hours. Thank you for creating such a masterpiece in Elise. She is an angel on earth and I heart her. Thank you for being such an important part of our family. Thank you for being a great friend and sister. Thank you for loving my kids like they were your own. Thank you for being such a good Mommy to my sweet Marcus Boy and Elisie. I love you.

Here are the two cutest boys. Sorry Jared, I'll always think of you as a boy. I know you hold this family together and all that, but three words say it all: "Credit Card Shwipe!" This is your anniversary card so I just want to say, "Thank you for picking a sister for me that I LOVE, as your wife." And Jared . . . I love you just as much as I love Christine. You two are so fun to be around, you're both so kind and your lives are so full of service for others. I really wish Damian and I were going to Mexico with you two. I've decided that I'll just keep your kids for you, though. OK? I really did have so much fun with them today and they were perfect angels. If I can't come with you, at least leave the best parts of you with me. I do love them!