Side note

This is Katy and Emma.
They make me feel like what I do has purpose.

Their Daddy got deployed on March 19th, 2011. When he did, Mom made them a deal that they could come get some gelato. So, every month on the 19th, they come to coffee waves for some gelato.
They have a big cardboard cut-out of their dad that they take with them everywhere, so Daddy is with them getting gelato every month.
I look forward to the 19th every month, just knowing these precious girls look forward to this simple treat that I make.
To know that I have a part in one of the happy memories these girls won't soon forget in a time that's laced with so much heartache, it brings tears to my eyes.
They'll be moving soon after their Daddy returns around April, so before that I'm going to try and orchestrate a day that they can come into the back and see how I make the gelato they love.
I will never forget these girls and their beautiful family.
And I appreciate their Daddy, and his sacrifice he makes to fight for us.
It truly is touching

#21 Have Someone Named After Me

Everyone, meet Anastasia Emilee Ayers.
My friend Jackie and I went to High School together. We always joked that we were related because her grandma's maiden name (I think) was Ayers. Well, Jackie married a great guy with the last name of Ayers, so now she really is part of the club.
I remember her asking me if she could name her daughter after me, and she did!!
I finally got to meet her :)
She is absolutely beautiful. I was really in awe
And as soon as she saw me, she just smiled. Really big.

It was a beautiful moment

#12 See An Elephant

This is Me, Mandy and Liz on our trip to California

I got to see an elephant! Lots of elephants, really, I am so happy :)
I never wanted to leave, I could have stayed there forever

Such a fabulous trip all together.

Liz is moving to Spain, and Mandy and I are trying to coordinate going to visit her at the same time

It shall be glorious!