A Lifetime of Love

Can you imagine being married for 70 years? Pretty amazing! My Grandparents just celebrated this milestone anniversary and we threw a party in their honor. Our family traveled to Kansas (where it was very cold) so we could all be together for the festivities. Guests at the party ranged in age from 2-90 (haha) and included 4 generations of Sikkel's. Pretty spectacular!

The happy couple of 70 years

Their amazing cake

The decorations of course had to include their amazing heritage. Wooden clogs from Holland and the most gorgeous tulips ever! (Great job, Dad & Cindy!)

This is how we party!

The boys and I made a tree using all of their hand prints and included a special poem for Nana & Poppy. Resembles "The Roots" of our family. Lots of gifts and cards were opened that night and at the end, my Poppy announced that he too, had a special something for his bride. He presented her with a beautiful diamond ring. I think she called him a stinker and reminded him that they "weren't doing gifts" for each other. Yeah, right.

The Sikkel Crew (minus us, who at this point in the evening had to get our very tired kiddos home.) Did I mention that on this evening, Mason spiked a 103 fever???

Queen Nana & her boys!

And yet another attempt at a Cobbs family picture... Ho-hum...

Brady climbing up my Nana's walker... All of the boys did this several times and thought it was oh so fun...

Mason and Cousin Erin. He loves her ENDLESSLY. Their very special relationship is sweet beyond sweet.

My brother and I with his bride to be- Jen. ADORE HER and cant wait to officially make her part of our family this June. (Although she very much already is.)

The King & Queen with the Prince and Princess! (Uncle Mark & Auntie Ria)

Mason and I with "Unca Unca"

This was a very special occasion for all of us. I'm so thankful for my wonderful family and even more thankful for my Grandparents who have shown all of us the power of commitment. They are 2 of the most genuine people and I am so honored to belong to them!

Happy 70th Anniversary Nana & Poppy!

Amazing Men in my Life

Fathers Day is going to be a relatively low key day around our house this year (hubs is working). Saturday is actually our 11 year anniversary and we are lucky to have an overnight babysitter (thanks Mom!) so we are headed out for a much needed night on the town.


On that note, I did want to take a minute and just recognize some of the most important men in our lives....

My hubby of 11 years- A GREAT Daddy who works so hard and would do anything for me and the kids. The boys think he is the best fort-builder, sword-fighter, wrestler, baseball player, Frisbee thrower and the strongest man in the world! He also has the boys pegged for what position they will play in football which I think is super cute since they are 3 and 1!

My Dad, a believer in tough love but also would do anything for us! He recently renovated his entire basement with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and laundry room just to accommodate Team Cobbs so it would be easier when we travel to see him. Thanks Dad!

My Poppy, the boys Great Grandfather. Married to my Nana for almost 70 years. A veteran who is old school beyond belief, Mr. Fix It and would do anything for his bride. He truly is the King of our family! He is so sweet and has a very witty sense of humor- at 90! Love you Poppy!

My Step Dad, John. Loves my boys unconditionally. Fishes with Mason, makes him sword holsters out of old boots and is truly a great outdoors man. Wants to play horseshoe with the boys and show them how to trap a 'coon. Seriously..... Thank you John for ALL you do for the kids. They love you.

And then there are these guys. Mason, Brady & Logan are indeed the loves of my life. Being their Mom is beyond a joy and I just cant imagine my life any other way. So Happy Fathers Day to the amazing guys that make it all possible! We love you!