Happy Birthday to Cody!

Today, is my brother Cody's, 32 birthday! Cody and I are exactly 2 years, and 51 weeks apart. I remember my mom always telling me as a child, how Cody couldn't understand how he was older, yet my birthday came first!! :)

So today on his birthday, I couldn't wish for a more wonderful, fantastic, blessed day for him. Cody and I as kids did not always see eye to eye, nor did we like to play together, be in the same room together, breathe the same air as one another, but as we got older, life began to quickly change. I honestly do not know where I would be right now, without the love-help-support and guidance from my big brother! Cody is one of the very first people I go to for any important major decision that happens in my life. I couldn't be any prouder of the man Cody has become. He is an excellent husband, father, brother, son, and friend. Cody has a wonderful job, and provides for his family. He's a guy's guy, but still has a softer side, a heart of gold..always the life of the party, Cody can talk and interact with anyone. Quite the witty one, he has no problem giving my friends a hard time, or helping out when needed. I am blessed beyond words, for the two most amazing niece and nephew a girl could ask for, and my go to girl, sister-in-law and best friend, Melanie! I am so grateful that you are my brother, and you are with me every step of the way.

So here's to you Cowey- Happy Birthday, I love you!

Until Next Time!

You Got To Fight, For Your Right, To Party!!

A little catch up to bring ya up to date! Last I posted, was on my 29th Birthday.. that evening before Matthew took me to Bernards, (which was a fantastically wonderful romantic time..thanks babe) 2 of my favorite kiddoes came by to wish their CaCa Happy Birthday in person. Here's a pic of them bringing me my present!

and a not so flattering picture of the three of us, but still a blogworthy pic.

We started off with a pretty low key weekend on Friday, and on Saturday morning, I drove over to Holly's grandparent's new house, which also happens to be Cody and Melanie's old house, their first in Longview..it was so weird being in that house, remembering-reminiscing of even my six or so month stay there..It was a perfect house for Cody and Melanie, and it's an even better home for Grandma and Grandpa Nelson..what a joy! Holly and Parker came in for the weekend to visit family and ME, so I took the opportunity to spend a couple hours with them all.

For those of you out there, that may not read Holly's blog (The Johnston Family)..I would like to officially announce the news, many of you probably already know. On Thursday I received a letter in the mail addressed to me (Aunt CaCa) from Parker, and inside was this!


How fantastic is that?! I was SO Surprised..and thought it was just the neatest idea to spread the news! I can't wait to see what the next 9 months have in store for the entire Johnston family!!

Later that evening, Cody & Melanie, Matt & I, Andy & Casey, Chad & Katie, Philip & Ashley, Seane & Ginger, and Amber & Holly all loaded up and headed to Superior in Shreveport to celebrate my and Cody's birthdays! To say the least, it was an action packed, blog title depicting, good ole night! :) Here are a couple of pics..


Sunday, Matt and I enjoyed another wonderful morning at Church with the Green's..and a lazy lazy cold afternoon/evening at home.

Until Next Time!

Happy Birthday to ME!!

Just a quick post to honor ME on my 29th Birthday today!! :) Thanks to all, for your birthday wishes, phone calls, texts, IM's, emails, ecards, parties, and presents!! I am SO BLESSED to be surrounded by so many amazing friends and family! I love you all! Here's just a sample of some of the things I've received today..

a morning wake up call from Brennan & Addi.. of course it was too early for me to answer the phone, so they had to leave a msg..

Mel: "Say Happy Birthday to CaCa"
Brennan: "She's not there"
Mel: "I know, leave her a message"
Brennan: "She's NOT THERE"
Brennan after much hesitation.."Happy Birthday to CaCa, Happy Birthday to CaCa"
Mel: "Now give the phone to Addi"
Addi: silent
Mel: "Addi, say Happy Birthday CaCa, I love you"
Addi: "Hap B'day CaCa..lub u"
Mel: "Ok, Addi..give momma the phone"
Addi: silent
Mel: "Addi, GIVE momma the phone"
CLICK! It was too cute!! :)

an email from my husband as I got to work this morning..
"Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day! Look forward to seeing you tonight."
he's taking me to one of my favorite restaurants, Bernards in Tyler this evening.

an email from Ash..I had never seen this before, and had to post, click on the link..HILARIOUS!!
http://www.careerbuilder.com/monk-e-mail/Default.aspx?mid=29336443&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=95b606f546214549889bf008d3d0b8a9-285865217-KD-5

a gift from Gin!
my cookie cake from the office!

I searched my computer for scanned baby pics for me to post today, but no such luck!..maybe for the big 3-0!! I did find one though, and I'll leave you with this! How cute was I??!! :)

Until Next Time!!

If you like it, than you should've put a ring on it..

what a catchy title ehhh? I know, I'm lame..but I've been wanting to use this as one of my musical headlines for a while now, and I thought no better time than now!

This is a long overdue post, but Matt and I are just laying around watching a little football playoffs after a wonderful morning of church and lunch with great friends (Philip & Ashley), so I thought I'd post.

Last December, the 2oth to be exact, Matt was honored to be in one of his friends, Josh Pehl's wedding! Josh and Matt met years back while playing baseball together, and coincidentally Josh was from Tyler, so they've kept in contact all these years. The wedding was held at Roseland Plantation in Tyler where Josh Pehl married Bonnie Hotman! Here are the pics from their beautiful wedding..

Matt & I in the car, arriving for the wedding

Bonnie chose an Enchanted Garden theme.. and that day an incredible cold front blew in..it was COLD!! But luckily they had this amazing tent to keep us warm.

Stones leading into "the garden"

Inside the tent before..

The Cakes!
Matt & Josh

Bonnie owns her own dance studio in Tyler, and has several nieces..so as we did, she decided to have them ALL in the wedding..only her's were dressed as fairies..it was too too cute. Here's Josh's little sister, Carter.

Their horse and carriage!

Matt and I wish the happy new couple lots and lots of marital bliss and such a blessed life together! We were so excited to share in your special day~Congrats!!

Until Next Time

Happy Birthday to..

DEMI and CULLEN!!

Last weekend, I attended not one, but two birthday parties! Demi turned 4 and Cullen turned 9!!

On Saturday morning, Demi's party was held at Lunar Golf in the mall. It's a glow in the dark, mini golf course. It was such a cute idea, and really fun for kids and adults alike. Here are a couple of pics from her party.

How cool is that??!!

Sunday was Cullen's party, and it was a football party, held at White Oak's football field. The boys had soo much fun, as they always do. Here are a few pics from his party!

The newest member to the Funderburk family, Pierce!

..and afterwards.. and of course, the cupcakes that Mik made.. Cullen's now become a Philadelphia Eagles Fan.. (how in the world can I have a nephew of mine be an Eagles fan??!!) BOO EAGLES!!

PawPaw channelling his SMU/Cowboys days..I'm quite sure he had better receivers back then! ;)

I hear this coming week, another birthday's coming up.. some wonderful, fantastic, magnificent, lovable, spectacular girl.. :)

Until Next Time!