Thinking of you on this Special Day!

Happy Anniversary!  I can't believe how time has gone by so fast!  I think of you every day!
I feel so blessed to be able to have been your Mom for also 23 years on this earth!   You left behind
 such a wonderful blessings....your son, Myles!   I am so glad that you and Casey decided to have
a child!  It is so hard each day to continue on but your Son makes it worth while! 

I wish you could see all your nephews and your soon nephew or niece, baby Gates.  Jenny
and Mike are about to have their first Child.   I can't wait to have another grand baby!!
You would be proud of your sisters.  Christine has the last of this semester to go of nursing
school to be an RN.  Jenny is 2 days over due of baby Gates entering this world and then
she is back to school to finish her RN too!  Nate is working full time and working 60 to 70
hours a week!  He just got his first truck!  Maybe we will have to make the same deal
with him about plowing our driveway if we help buy him a plow!?!?!?!

All and all we are continuing on with our lives but with a whole in our hearts.  We all
know that you want us to go on and live our lives but some days are harder than the next.
This happens to be on the list of hard days!  Celebrating your anniversary with Casey was
suppose to be but it isn't!  I understand that God has a plan.  You told me so many times.
I do believe that and understand about God's plan but still  my heart is aching for my child that is now
in heaven!

I love you Matt!  I miss you every day!  Your wife and son are doing just fine!  You would be proud!

Love you!
You are always on my mind and in my heart!

Love
MOM

Myles following Daddy's foot steps!

Myles 2nd birthday picture!  What a cutie!!

Also one of Myles 2nd birthday picture!

Matt sleeping in a chair at 2 years old!

Myles falling asleep in his Daddy's kids chair he had when he was little!!

Matt's 2 year picture.  So what do you think?
I think that Matt and Myles look a lot alike!!!

In so many ways I see a lot of Matt in Myles!  Not just looks but in his mannerizms!
He is such a joy to watch and see him grow up!

Matt you would be so PROUD of your son!

Myles Second Birthday!Myl

Myles' Paw Patrol 2nd Birthday Cake!  It was amazing and it was made out 

of Cup Cakes

Myles' cousins Zane, Colby and Gavin

Colby and Myles and Zane in the car Matt had painted for their wedding.

Casey helping Myles open his birthday presents.

Myles got a hot wheel case for all his hot wheels!!

Casey made a floor mat for Myles to play on with his hot wheels.

Myles with his God father Uncle Nate!

Myles getting a kiss from his great Aunt!

Myles and his friends Steve and Kathy

Myles with Great Grandma Aud and Great Grandpa Art

Myles with Grandpa Jerry.

Myles with his Aunt Chrissy

Myles styling in his matching Camaro that his dad made!

Myles and his friend Darin

Myles and his Great Grandma Hepp and Mom!

Myles and Zane playing in the water table.

Myles and his friends Ashley and Zach

Myles with the Shield family

Myles and God Father Ryan

Myles and Aunt Chrissy and Zane and Gavin

Myles and Grandma Kitty and Grandpa Brian

Myles and Mommy

I can't believe it that Myles is now 2!  He is growing up way to fast!  His vocabulary is outstanding for a
2 year old.  I especially love it when he says, "Luv you Grandma Kitty"!   He knows a lot of his colors and he can count to 6 when he wants to!!  He is running fast and can jump up and down real good!  He can
throw a ball 10 or more feet no problem!  He practices all the time with Annie our golden retriever!  He is
always throwing the ball for the dog.

Myles had a super Paw Patrol Birthday Party!  He had his whole family and friends there to celebrate!

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Love you Matt!  Miss you so very much!