HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT ANN!

Another birthday today - AUNT ANN! So, our boys have always been really close to their Aunt Ann (who is Sunny's mom from the previous post, for those not in the family). Aunt Ann baby sat Gunnar from the time he was about 5 months old until we moved, basically. As the years went on, the days got fewer that she watched him, but for a good long while, she was his primary caregiver while I was working and Neil finished school, then when he went to work substitute teaching. She was even so gracious as to take on baby Paden on many days (spliting time with Gram & Gramp). We will forever be grateful for the care that Aunt Ann selflessly gave to our boys. So, sometimes Aunt Ann gets a little carried away with shopping and we have many funny stories about that. One memorable one is when Grandpa's lawn mower finally died after numerous attempts at revival. So, Paden (remember he's 2.5 at the time), is talking to Grandpa about the "dead" lawn mower. I am sure Grandpa probably mentioned he was looking at buying a new one, checking the paper, etc. Paden just so matter-of-factly says, "Just tell Aunt Ann, she'll buy you a new one!" Yes, even a 2-year old knows that he's got Aunt Ann wrapped around his little finger. However, I do believe that all nieces and nephews tend to benefit from Aunt Ann's little shopping habit! That is not the only reason we love Aunt Ann though! She is very caring, she has a BIG heart! She has a great sense of humor. She is VERY easy-going and it's pretty funny when she does get "mad" - she usually laughs it off! She has a fabric store at her house - not quite as organized as say JoAnn's Fabrics, but I think there's as much product! She is a great seemstress. She always gives of herself without complaint. She is a dedicated primary teacher and she loves kids! She's a great mom, grandma (a very young grandma!), sister, sister-in-law and aunt! We love you Aunt Ann and we hope to see you soon!