Last But Certainly Not Least

The last birthday in our family for the year, as you know, is your Stacey Jo. I am a little late to the game writing this since her birthday was about a week ago, but better late than never right?! I don't have much to report as far as birthday celebrations go because she celebrated in MO, but I am assuming she had a great time celebrating her first birthday as an engaged lady and her last birthday as an Anderson! I admit I really hate how far she is...I am a big family person (one of my many amazing attributes I got from you!) so not having her here to celebrate birthdays and holidays with us makes me sad, but that's life! Even after nearly 10 years of living out of state I am still not used to her being gone for celebrations and regular family-fun-bonding-time! I secretly hope she moves back to AZ at some point so that 1) I can have her around all the time for sister dates and 2) I can be around my {future} nieces and nephews to watch them grow up and spoil them. It's a long shot...but hey I can dream!
  Today was a day of tears missing you...Bryan said I was allowed to have an emo day...so I did. I laid in bed most of the day...ate in bed...showered then went back to bed...then he took us out to dinner. I love that even when I am emotionally struggling, he gives me the space/time I need to just let my heart bleed, and is there for me along the way to help me process my feelings. He is pretty amazing!
Well here are some pics of your Stacey Jo...the beautiful birthday girl!
Your Favorite Second Born,
Carley

  You and your baby girl during a Stacey Christmas visit {'09}

(I wish I had earlier ones..but this is the earliest I have on my computer)

 

 Stacey's Christmas visit {'10}

 Her last Christmas visit with you here{'11}

Chris took her out to eat on her birthday this year!

 Here are some of their engagement pics...He makes your Stacey Jo very happy!