Baldwin Famiy Spring 2006Busy time of year for the Baldwin Clan!
It all started with my parent’s anniversary last week. They are the two people responsible for the rest of the birthday madness. Seems they had three children at the same time of year. Brother #1(Brad) and #3(Scott) and my only sister Michelle. I am happy I have the parents I do. They have taught me SOOO many good things. I am very glad that they married each other!
Michelle was born on the day after their anniversary. She is one of the funniest and funnest persons I know. She is a very funny mom and it is very fun for me to visit their home. One thing I love that she does is called “table text”. If her children receive a text message during dinner, they have to read it out loud. She is full of compassion and charity too- always ready to let you know she is thinking of you. When I’m prego she pulls out her lotion and works over my feet, and every once in awhile she’ll surprise you with a package in the mail. Everyone should get to have a sister like her!
Scott, my little brudder has a birthday today. Happy Birthday man! I think he is like the coolest ever. When I was a senior in high school- he was a freshman. I have always been proud to call him my little brother. He is very talented musically and has a cool music sense. He is also very smart, but the thing I love best about him is how great a dad and husband he has turned out to be. He is very considerate and thoughtful and leads his family in righteousness. He is a good friend and example to me.
Brad’s birthday is in two days. He is my oldest brother. I have to say that some of my early memories of him are of fear. He had a ram’s head ring he used to threaten us little annoying kids with. Now he is also a person I look up too. He is very savvy and creative. He and his wife Amy have raised some very great kids. He is not ashamed to be found curling his little girl Abby’s hair (age 3) or paint her fingernails. He always has the coolest and latest electronic devices to wow the crowd.
Brian, my sister’s husband’s birthday is the day after Brad’s. He is a great man as well. He is kind hearted and would help anyone in need. He is very supportive of his children and ALL of their many talents. Glad he married my sis.
Jeana, Scott’s wife, has a birthday a little over a week after Brian’s. She is also amazing. I love her patience and she is one darn good mom. She is one of the most enjoyable people to chit chat with and have a meaningful conversation. She is adventurous and is great at finding good balance in life.
Now that I’ve gotten started I am on a roll and thinking of all of the great people in my family and why I love them…but I am going to have to brag about them at another time.
Except Eric – He is the only one in my immediate growing up family that I didn’t get to say something about. (His birthday is in December) He is also so great. He is kind and inclusive. He never made me feel like a bother as we were growing up. He was just very nice to me. I am proud of all that he has accomplished. He is always up for a good time and makes a lot of fun memories with his family. He is a great dad too. We have a joke in my family that he is the “golden child”. Mostly because he is so agreeable and goes with the flow. Basically he is a peacemaker!
I know, I have a cool family! I wouldn’t trade a one of them and I’m very proud to claim them!
Comments:
Dad Parker said…
Nice blog. It looks like Stephen fits right in with the hair line in the family. All the men have about the same hair style so they can run fast.
Monday, June 02, 2008 1:06:05 AM
Brad Baldwin said…
Thanks for you kind words and thoughts. Sorry to inflict fear and trembling in your formative years. I have learned from you too. I still get sad when I think about questioning getting married so young and fast. You made a great choice!
Monday, June 02, 2008 7:56:46 AM
Magan said…
I am so blessed to be in such a wonderful family.
Monday, June 02, 2008 12:02:10 PM
Anne said…
Jodi you have a great family. What a neat family picture. It sounds like your siblings have some of your similar great qualities. Happy Birthday to all the Baldwin’s.
Monday, June 02, 2008 12:48:49 PM
Amy Baldwin said…
And you forgot to mention that sister Jodi is the kindest and most upbeat of all. Always a smile on her face and a positive attitude.
Monday, June 02, 2008 2:15:40 PM
Jeana said…
Thanks Jodi. You’re so nice. I was talking about you a few weeks ago when my sister was visiting and Danielle said, “Jodi seems like she would be an awesome sister-in-law.” I said, “She is. She is so easy to talk to.” I’m so blessed to have married in to such a great family.
Monday, June 02, 2008 7:35:29 PM
Jana said…
Jodi you are right up there with all those great qualities you shared about your family! Thanks for your great example and being my bike buddy! You pretty much rock and I can’t say enough nice things about you and your cute little family, glad we are related even if it’s just through marriage!!
Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:19:41 PM