Happy Easter!

Happy Easter Mama and Papa! 

The kids had a great day today. They woke up to some chocolates from the Easter bunny and then had a yummy BBQ lunch at Nana and Grandpa's house. 

Afterwards we had an egg hunt and then dessert. Lots of sugar and fun today for the little bunnies.

Yesterday we had a play date with some friends and the kids had a ball. They love to play with other kids and to show them around the house and play outside with all of their toys, games and heaps of chalk.

Friday night we took Bradley to dinner for his birthday. We had a great time celebrating the b-day boy over Tex-Mex and margaritas. 

It was so nice talking to you tonight. Papa, I'm so sorry you're not feeling well today. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day and your throat feels better. 

You're so strong and loved! We think of you every single day -- throughout the day. I hate being so far but you're always on my mind and I wear your ring daily around my neck on a scarf. It makes me think of you and keeps a piece of you close to me all the time!

Love you and talk soon!

Happy 90th Papa!!!

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday day to you, happy birthday dear Papa.... Happy birthday to you!!!

Happy birthday Papa! What a milestone! You have lived such an incredible life and to see your 90th birthday is such a gift to us all.

We hope you have a wonderful day and will FaceTime with you later to celebrate! Enjoy this special day!

Love you!!!

Brittany, Michael, Landry, Barrett and Bowie

HAPPY 90TH!!!

A little over a week ago the whole family, from California to Michigan, Texas, and Tennessee, got together to throw an early birthday for our one and only Papa. Four generations shared in the love, wisdom, and tomfoolery of Ralph Shultz! You are an inspiration for all of us Papa, and we send you the happiest of birthday wishes today.

Monkey Business

Hi Papa!

I'm so glad you accidentally called today! You sound so great and I love seeing your handsome face and smile! 

We had a great day. Michael and I took the kids to the building to check on things and show them around a bit. Afterwards, we went to Baker's Ribs for some delicious barbecue! I got the pulled pork and thought of you! 

As you saw today, Landry had a little play date with her schoolmate Chloe. The girls had so much fun painting, writing on the sidewalk with chalk, watching movies, playing with Bowie and eating snacks. Landry had actually told Chloe about you so it was great timing that you called for Landry to show her pal her sweet great grandpa in California! 

I sure hope you're enjoying your final days in your 80s!!! Can you believe tomorrow is your last day in the 8 digits?!!!

We love you so much and miss you like mad already! Hope you and Mama and aunt Debbi make your final day in your 80s count tomorrow!

Love you so much!

Brittany

You Are So Loved!

Mama and Papa, this week has been absolutely wonderful. Having such great quality time with you both is the most precious thing to me and I am so grateful for this past week. 

Papa, the kids and I loved our golf cart ride with you. I enjoyed sitting back and relaxing at your place over toffee and ice cream floats. And to celebrate your 90th birthday with a party at the house was the best!

Here are just a few of the photos from the past few days. I hope you enjoy the frames we made you for your place. We love you so much!!!

My Little Artist and Big Building!

Good morning Mama and Papa! It was so nice being able to talk to you both last night! 

I wanted to share some photos from Landry's school open house yesterday. I got to tour her entire school and see the in's and out's of her classroom. It was so sweet and fun. She painted a pretty sea life picture in art class that we bought for the house to support the school -- and decorate my office! She wanted to show you and posed with it below.

My building is really coming along! It's under full construction right now and they're moving right along. The new window frames are going in now and the glass will go in soon. Plumbing rough-in work just completed and HVAC is next.

I miss you both and can't wait to see you Tuesday! Papa, we love you so much and think about you around the clock. You're so strong and cherished. Sending you so much love!

Big hug and kiss,

Brittany

Bowie, Barrett + A Big Hug

So glad we got some FaceTime tonight. Landry was so excited to see you both and is even more excited to hang out all next week! I just booked a flight to join the party so make some room on the sofa for me too next Tuesday!  

Some little life updates: Today was a big day at my new building. We are really making progress with construction and it's starting to really shape up! The kids are both doing really great. Landry passed her little words test today and was so excited and proud. She read all of her books tonight without really stumbling at all. It's so fun to watch her read!

Bowie is normal sweet ol' Bowie. He had a bath and then just crashed in my lap for hours. We are so happy to have him in our family! 

Below is a mishmash of photos. The first four are recent. The two of Barrett are from a little mommy and me date this Sunday. I took him to lunch downtown after visiting my building to drop off some doors. We had so much fun eating noodles, taking photos and just hanging out with Uncle Bradley. He's getting so big! Can't wait for you to see him next week.

The rest of the photos are from the past couple years -- some of my favorites from trips we've taken or visits home to California. I thought you'd love to see them and think back to just a sliver of the good times we've shared. 

I am so thankful to have you both in my life. Words cannot describe the joy you bring me and my family and how deeply you are loved. Can't wait to see you very soon!

Lots of love,

Brittany

A trip down memory lane... Love these photos of you!