Simply Craig

Well, my boys are growing up on me.  This one turned s-e-v-e-n-t-e-en!!! He's been an easy one to raise.  No, really I'm not just saying that.  He has been such a delight from the moment I brought him home from the hospital.  What makes him so delightful?  Just to name a few... - He's calm and collected...ALWAYS! - He athletic.  You should see this boy ride his dirt bike, snow board, play soccer or flag football. Not just any flag football team, but the kind of flag football for adults.  Yes, he plays on Mr. B.T.C's Saturday morning team. - He's smart.  His report card always puts a smile on my face. - His family adores him.  ALL of US!  You know how you have some members of your family that at one time or another can't quite seem to get along with someone at some point or another (yes, I have some of those running around my house).  Well, not this one.  He's the peacemaker that EVERYONE loves to be around.  This i...

Britley wanted a party this year, so a party is what she got! Her request: pizza, ice cream, games and swimming. Happy 10th to our darling daughter!

We are happy to celebrate our sweet little Britley today. Since the day she came into our lives there have been many prayers of gratitude offered from both Mr. B.T.C. and I  expressing our gratitude for allowing us to be the parents of such an amazing little girl.  She has been an angelic presence in our lives. I have never heard her utter a negative word about anyone or anything. She has the unusual ability to see good in everything around her. She has been a teacher to me and others in her own silent kind of way.  Britley you are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. Thank you for your extraordinary example:) Nine things worth mentioning on this special day... We couldn't let the day pass without joining Britley for lunch. It was a joy to sit with her during her lunch hour and watch her interact with her very best friends.   Britley's cousins showed up with a special gift. If you know Brit you know that she loves her sweets s...

I'm not quite sure how you went from this... to this so quickly.  One thing that I do know is how remarkable you are.   You have grown into such a responsible young man.  We are proud to call you our son.   Happy Birthday! Yes...you are so very loved by your family!

I traveled to Missouri this weekend for a very special occasion.   My niece turned ONE and I didn't want to miss her PARTY! Oh man, I can't take it!  She's so cute! I n-e-e-e-d her to live by me! She was more interested in the card than in the wrapped gift. Mama helping her open the BIG ones. Daddy(my brother) trying to get her to look at the airplane. She wasn't interested in anything else after she  opened the chunky, little, squishy animals. Uncle Will and Aunt Kelli also traveled to be at the party. Katie's Mama My Mom and Dad. There's that card again.  She loved it. Now the fun starts. This is my brother.  I remember helping my mom take care of him when he was just a baby.  Man how time flies! Now he's got a little one of his own.  I'm so proud of the man he's become and the terrific father that he is. Matt... I love you! What a great party! Thanks for the memories.