too much of anything is too much.

Happy birthday #Markus! https://www.instagram.com/p/CXsHloTO0RcoO2jm7niN6GXEtiu9UFTFzVXm9c0/?utm_medium=tumblr

I dont want to post to FB yet, but y'all 😍 #Markus' birthday cake for tomorrow is so perfect. His party is 'Cat Meme' themed (if you know him, you know cat memes are one of his favorite things!), & he really wanted a Nyan Cat cake. I cant believe that tomorrow I'll have a 9yr old! https://www.instagram.com/p/CXpelibO1EIbhQh4sEiwikVy1TpgKM1hMd0xMk0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Markus & his dad were in charge of the gingerbread kit this year! I thought Markus would have chosen to make an NFL stadium, but I guess he had other ideas, lol. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXkX7M4uzvKZOBAmowwWOCSE1ho-UrSH__Mnzg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Markus got to see Santa with his grandparents this weekend at the zoo. He told me he was excited to get to see him because he got to ask him directly for the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage... the toy he has been asking for every year, for nearly the last 5yrs. Santa told him, "I'll do my best." Little does he know that this is the year he'll finally be receiving it 🤫 https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbga9yuGxEWAwSGMi0-VJg16rlwaxaguvdtpA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Markus got to see Santa with his grandparents this weekend at the zoo. He told me he was excited to get to see him because he got to ask him directly for the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage... the toy he has been asking for every year, for nearly the last 5yrs. Santa told him, "I'll do my best." Little does he know that this is the year he'll finally be receiving it 🤫 https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbga9yuGxEWAwSGMi0-VJg16rlwaxaguvdtpA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

We're 99% sure this is the last year #Markus believes any of this since he's now starting to openly question things, so here's to the first day of the 9th year that Peter is here. Peter brought a cat sock advent calendar, because Markus is obsessed with cats. He literally won't care that they're 'womens' so I cant wait to see how excited this makes him. . . . #petertheelf #elfontheshelf https://www.instagram.com/p/CW4tUmFMzftIdlCuRDVRxcNTb6up91v-xLNh-w0/?utm_medium=tumblr

My aunts husband, my dear uncle Randy, passed away this afternoon. The only thing that makes it any easier is that he's now in paradise with my aunt Anne. He wanted nothing more than to be with her again. We last visited him several times over the summer, & I'm so grateful for those special visits with him. I'm dreading having to tell Markus that once again.. someone he loved is gone 😔 . . . #personal https://www.instagram.com/p/CWriWV5Mqf7foi3m7sJliYBiYrN-8bx1PEBf-w0/?utm_medium=tumblr

"The way you say, "I love you, too" is like rain on an old tin roof. & your hand fits right into mine like a needle in a groove. Some things just go better together and probably always will." 🤍 . . . #personal https://www.instagram.com/p/CWPbqe9MgrfUwC8SXEQEXb6T2NO2chwzb_DgqE0/?utm_medium=tumblr

My 'baboo' 🤍 I can't believe you're almost 9. . . . #Markus https://www.instagram.com/p/CWAEJV9MfhiqLCNiewYZeWDbHSdMz45w-h_vX80/?utm_medium=tumblr

Alexa, play Love You Like I Used To by Russell Dickerson. 📸 @hallowedmoonphotos . . . #personal https://www.instagram.com/p/CV3db4ovjxJjPYN-IQNqbWHNnDhAl0eHrhE7qA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

I can't imagine spending life any other way, with anyone else 🤍 Hold your hats, IG. Photo spam is coming. 📸: hallowedmoonphotos . . . #Markus #Personal https://www.instagram.com/p/CVy-DWSsgm4ukdZS7OYWMr3wueQCTCerWaiXEg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

"I caught a giant stag! I'm gonna need way bigger pockets.." . . . #Markus https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtry7BMLPvUCLRBAVOO2OfKs2q3DkbQay_lRY0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Everyone is ready for baby to toddler, then toddler to little kid. But the transition from being a little to a big? I wasn't prepared 🥺 If a sneak peek photo has made me emotional, I know getting the rest back will make me a wreck. 📸: hallowedmoonphotos . . . #Markus https://www.instagram.com/p/CVoWmnksSa8DrZ9ZMG1kk9by9UM1KnshEePYE80/?utm_medium=tumblr

Obligatory "family photos were today" selfie. My face also doesnt look as round as normal in this photo, so I'll take it 😂 . . . #Markus https://www.instagram.com/p/CVY8thlMKfA7Nfb_SPibKgLl_gm8GN-jq-Atl80/?utm_medium=tumblr

Neatest. Wedding. Ever. 🦒🦓🐧 We celebrated Amanda & Jason at the Columbus Zoo on Friday, & it was such a fun time. It's nice to have a chance to feel like more than just a mom sometimes 🤣 . . . #personal (at African Event Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVJRxBvvXAcVbV8Aw1K8GY-I2-cT882j1n-do40/?utm_medium=tumblr

Who gave him permission to get older? 🥺 . . . #Markus https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDubYEFPd20PIrZtlDFFXl64g54s9S6OwaNfw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

We had a super fun weekend camping with friends! Lots of four-wheeling, trail exploring, dirt bike riding, fires, good conversation, & beautiful weather! . . . #markus #personal (at Houston, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYzEQ9M5LOaDk5ROL5J_ErKwcszpz8md9XY280/?utm_medium=tumblr