First a Pearl, then Three Rubies!!: Uncle Mark

8:54 PM |

It has been four years since my immediate family has been together. Yesterday I got to celebrate an early birthday with my big brother, my sister, and my parents.. To make it even more special my precious niece, Wylie came too. It was such a special night! Thanks Mom for making it a beautiful party. And, thanks Aunt Bop for providing the delicious dinner! It was a quick gathering, but one I will cherish for a long time!

Wylie and Ainsley.. Special Cousins!

Check out her gorgeous eyes!!!

Four of the five cousins... Soon to be six!!! We missed you Shaelee!

Grandpa with four of his six granddaughters!

We can't wait to have Emme Jade on his lap too!

All together.. finally!

Uncle Mark and Ainsley!

So sweet!

This was the first opportunity Mark and Sienna had to meet!!

And, Miss Ruby Mei loved hanging out with her Uncle yesterday... She loved having him carry her around during our fun time at the MOA.... She even agreed to go on the swings at the Nickelodeon Universe with him! By the way, we discovered that Sienna is FEARLESS!

She loved every ride the big girls went on....

My big brother who I have adored since the first time I laid eyes on him.. I miss you already!

(Yikes - no time to photoshop those bags under my eyes tonight!! :) )

Thanks Mom & Dad for all of your help during your stay!! And, to Mark and Wylie... thank you for making the trip and for getting Mom & Dad home safely! I love you!

Uncle Mark and Ainsley!

8:46 AM |

One of my favorite photos was taken by me when Ainsley and I were visiting my brother back in March of 2003. She was not quite two and we traveled to Texas to spend time with Mark and my parents.

As I have said before, Mark is a professional dog trainer. Not the "Dog Whisperer" (Ok, he kind of is.) He is a professional Field Trial Dog Trainer for Labrador Retrievers. Very cool job for an Uncle to have!

My favorite picture of them was taken during a training session when Ainsley, un-prompted by me, toddled up to the mound to be by her Uncle with sippy cup in hand. Priceless moment really... Well you will see below that they went to that same spot on Sunday night to re-inact that precious day.

2003 (Ainsley Age 1 Year, 9 months)

2009 (Ainsley 8)

A special Uncle & his niece....

Today the Pearl leaves the ranch. I know it will be bittersweet as she says goodbye to her family and her new furry friends. But, my guess is she will be back next summer! She has had a great week. I am excited to pick her up!!! And, Ruby is ready for her sissy to be back!!!

Thank you Mark & Becky!!!!! We love you!

A Special Day!

Uncle Mark and Ainsley!

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