::Dev's little birthday celebration at home::

I wasn't able to be home with Devlyn on her actual Birthday. (November 28th) Because I was in Hawaii for my Grandma's funeral. I was so heartbroken from my Grandma's passing, and at the same time for my little girl because I wasn't there..on her special day. But thank goodness for her wonderful Daddy, that made sure she got a cake, sung Happy Birthday too and let her open up her presents from us, her grandma and uncles. She got her favorite things, Mickey Dolls, Mickey & Thomas the Train DVD's and a fairy Tent and Mickey Mouse guitar & Baby Snow White Doll.. She also got to play in the snow for the 1st time! I teared up when I spoke to her on the phone and wished her a Happy Birthday, from thousands of miles away..Than her dad e-mailed me {these} pictures..I balled!! She looked so happy and had a great time. I'm so excited that I get to spend her official birthday party with her this weekend :) yay!!!

DEVLYN IS TWO!!! WOO HOO!!!

Some call her....... Devie, Dev, Devster, Devy Chevy, Monkers, Dublin, BOO BOO but whatever nickname you use.. DEVLYN TAYE HALEAKA RASMUSSEN just turned 2 years old!! Such a big girl!!

From the time you were born..You never stopped surprising your Mom & Dad. You are the best gift we have ever received..
OK im your MOM. So this is forever LONG..But i hope one day you will be able to read this:

Devie, You are so sweet, kind and loving. You always say "Please & Thank you!!" You know how to sing yourself the "Happy Birthday Song" You can do sommersalts and swing off of bars and anything you can get your hands on...you a little monkey! You are so daring and not afraid to do something..even if you could get hurt...little dare devil! You run around nakey..Uh oh, don't do that when your older ;) You share your hugs & kisses...even though SOMETIMES there not always free, you exchange them for pieces of candy..lol. I look forward to your kisses in the mornings and kisses good night and hugs, and when i tell you "i love you baby" you tell me "I love you toooo! mom!" I love it when you kiss mama's belly and say "baby's in there!" "baby getting bigger and bigger than COME OUT! yeah mom!?!" you crack me up..You are going to be a wonderful big sister! You are such a good little helper! whether it's helping your grandma with washing the dishes, trying to help cook or grabbing diapers or bottles for your younger cousins. You have the attitude of a 5 year old, and you have your OWN way of doing things. You are so smart, sometimes it scares mom & dad, how much you seem to know, when we think you don't because your only 2 years old..I love how passionate you are about things you like and love, even if it's as simple as your favorite tv show, a baby doll or your love for animals. How you love your family so much! You bring such JOY into our lives. I love how you always challenge us to make us better parents. I love when you fall asleep on me, I love your smile, I love your evil laugh, I love your curls, I love your kissy lips..MOST I love your personality..It's truly one of a kind! We love everything about you Devlyn Taye Haleaka Rasmussen...Your two years old now. Don't ever be too cool for your parents k, and keep being the funny,goofy,smart,loving,kind,daring (not too daring) little girl that we love and know. We are so blessed to have you as a daughter! Love you baby girl!!! Happy Birthday!!!

Love, Mommy & Daddy & Baby Sister K

Thank you God for letting us borrow one of your angels.....

Dearest Grandma,
I could never put into words, of how thankful, how grateful I am towards you... For everything you have done for me. For loving me, for teaching me, for guiding me, taking care of me, raising me as your own. I could never repay you..Thank you, for loving me for me and letting me be myself. I will never forget all of the memories we shared. I will not forget your smile, your laugh, your kind ways, your stories, your cooking..the list is endless. Thank you for all the lessons you've taught me & work ethic you've instilled in me, for constantly wanting me to strive to be a better person and the desire to want to be a wonderful mother to my children, because you have showed me that it's possible. That even though life's toughest hours, We should pray and thank our heavenly father and do what we need to do to return to him someday and in return he will bless us. I love you so much..I know this is for certain, that you loved me, And, I loved you.. I can't be mad..And I'm only sad, because I miss you...I won't stop missing you until I see you again. I'm scared..Because I don't know what I'm going to do with out you, without your guidance..But I know you left me a strong, independent young woman and you know we are strong enough to make it through, and you wouldn't have left us, unable,incapable, or too weak, to move on until we meet again. But I'm so happy, that you have returned to our heavenly father & to our Papa, And that we WILL see each other again someday. I'm happy because I have angels in Heaven looking down at us and watching over us.....Until we meet again my dear GRANDmother..Because you truly were the grandest mother I could ever have. I love you!!! I won't let you down. Love your daughter, "Trisie" :)