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A perfect day for a perfect lil' guy!
I think you need to print and frame that last one of C & the Chief.
love every single pic.
little gigs is looking so old! funny how that happens...
love this post. true nienie style.
you are amazing! I don't know you but I sure feel like I do. Thank you for sharing your life with us and bringing a smile to my face each time I read your blog. Nie will be so proud.
What a fun way to spend his birthday! His parents would have loved it.
Posted in great style!
Love from Mesa
Reminds me of the wonderful Halloween parties my Grandma would put on for all of us cousins. We always had a spook ally. Good memories.
Happy Birthday Gigs. Pics look straight out of a NieNie post! You did good.
Just wanted to let you know that we are STILL praying. You know how in time everything goes back to normal for everyone else. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of either Christian and Stephanie and their recovery or your family's amazing love and sacrifice for their sweet children. This is what it is all about and you are doing a fine fine job! And, inspiring many while doing it!
I especially love that you have taken this opportunity to teach about the Church and our beliefs and I am sure you are touching many. Thank you.
Oh you need to just pinch those little freckled cheeks!
Those are gorgeous children.
Praying for you all.
Delurking to say Happy Birthday to precious baby Gigs!
Steph will be so thrilled to read about all this. You are an amazing sister.
~Z
The Perfect Day! I notice Spider man was driving the tractor, I've been noticing you are blogging at the same hour I do... funny how that happens when there are many children and the only extra time you have is after they are all tucked in. God Bless you.-n
How precious! Prayers for gig's Mummy and Daddy who weren't there to enjoy.
You sure do fill some big shoes! You are amazing. You are a queen!
oh this is so sweet. i love how you did it just like stephanie would have. i loved it.
we are still praying.
happy birthday sweet little boy...
what a wonderful way to spend the day... the pictures are amazing and show nothing but LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, shining in the faces of the children.
still praying and sending love filled wishes to you everyday...
Stephanie will love this. The cider, the pumpkins, the hayride, the post, everything. She'll love it. What a perfect way to celebrate an October birthday. You are all doing an awesome job. I know it can't be easy. Hugs, Heather
I was thinking exactly what Azucar was thinking. Priceless.
A very Nie-like post and a very Nie-like celebration.
It looks like it was the perfect day!
Happy Birthday Gigs!!
This post almost made me cry. I know how much Nie loves October, and it made me sad that she had to miss this perfect October day. October is my favorite month too. It looked like a typical birthday for sweet Gigs.
I think you did Stephanie proud on this post - you did a great job in her signature style! Love it and Happy Birthday Gigs!
Evenings like this one make me start filling out the adoption papers for the Clarke's to adopt ME.
Gigs is large and in charge, and he's got an amazing part in his hair!
Oh what a fabulous day!! I really love the last picture.
Happy birthday Gigs!!!
PS: That hayride sure brought back some wonderful memories.
it looks like you captured the spirit of nie and her celebrations perfectly. looks like a lovely day.
Awesome pictures - awesome party! What fun that must have been.
I noticed Spiderman on the tractor - Go Spidey! My son wore his batman costume from one Halloween to the next - grocery store, everywhere. Best memories.
What a great birthday party- You made Nie proud I am sure- Love the picture of Chup and the chief!
OK. WOW!! How truly Nie Nie ish are those pictures and that post. It sent chills sown my spine. How lucky is gigs to have you for an aunt. But as a mom, how sad that he didn't have his mom and dad with him on his birthday. I can't believe how awesome you are. Stepping in and raising your sisters kids. God is watching you! He is saying this is what families are for. You should be so proud! You did the perfect fall activity. What a special boy Gigs is. I love reading this post. I was wondering about something from the post the other day. What is the Retro House? Is that just a nickname you have given your home? Glad you enjoyed your weeekend with your family and your praying community. We continue our prayers for you and your family. Keep up the good work!
Cherie in Michigan :-)
What wonderful memories you are creating for these children. That looks like the most perfect party ever.
What a wonderful birthday party. Happy Birthday Gigs!
What a perfect story, I love all of the pictures (especially the last.)
Happy Birthday, sweet boy!!! I wish I had an October birthday. Such a magical month!!!
Praying for ya'll. Looks like a wonderful birtday for the lil' man!
what a wonderful birthday celebration!
FYI balloon worriers...there are eco friendly balloons designed for the specific purpose of setting them off and they are available everywhere (every balloon store)- you just have to ask for them.
Cute post - Steph would have loved the party!
Was that at Lucy and Andrew's? I thought I saw John Beesley in the background!
Happy birthday Gigs!!!!! Love the pics. I can't wait for Nienie to be able to share in the festivities! Looks like everyone had a great time!
What a lovely birthday party! I think Mom and Dad would whole heartedly approve- it looks exactly like something they would plan, down to the post you made announcing it. You are all doing such a wonderful job. Even though this is hard on everyone, I think the kids will treasure this time they got to spend getting to know their extended family even better. Thanks for all of the updates and pictures- they are beautiful little glimpses into all of the pleasant memories you are making for your family.
Beautiful post, beautiful family. Happy birthday to Gigs!
Another bittersweet post--beautiful kids, wonderful day yet heartbreaking in the absence of Stephanie and Christian.
What a great sister, aunt and friend you are.
aww happy birthday baby boy! how sweet to see you do all this for him!
tara
Happy Birthday to cute Gigs with a cute haircut!!
y
Oh precious Gigs. Please give that baby a big ol' hug from the Knox family in Georgia.
Thanks for being such a loving sister to our Nie and posting about her loves, her kids.
Those girls have their mama's cheeks. Beautiful pictures!
I agree with Azucar...print that last picture.
What fun times and I love how you did this post "Nie Style".
You are such a great sister and Aunt! I know your sister would be SO happy you made it such a special day for her special son.
ok guys! Those pictures were worth an admission price from us.....please click on that button to pay for the viewing...just a little helps you know! PLUS although most of us probably donated in August, we could do a little bit more today, don't you think? I hope you will join me this great day and do just that....c'mon, just a few pennies even! For a scone! ~Thanks :)
~Donna
wonderful!
thanks for sharing such great pics of a blessed day
While perusing the pictures, I kept thinking that NieNie herself could have posted this. I think you did her great honor in celebrating Gig's birthday this way.
Love the Gig's haircut! Those kids are just beautiful!
Happy Birthday Little Gigs! You are such a blessed boy to be so loved by EVERYONE!
You all need to be party planners! Loved the photos!
Prayers for you and yours as always.
Happy Birthday!! Looks like a great day....Thinking of you guys often!
What a wonderful birthday for Gigs.
Happy Birthday Big Boy!
(C: You are such a blessing)
Happy Birthday Gigs! Thanks for sharing such a fun day. Nie, Christian and the whole family are still in our prayers.
God bless!
Nie would just LOVE it. What a big, fun family you have : )
Happy Birthday Gigs! Looks like his brilliant family gave him a brilliant day!
God Bless!
beautiful
Happy birthday to Gigs! I'm so touched that you all gave him such a special, memorable birthday. (though I'd expect nothing less), but it's absolutely heartwarming.
I love the pictures. What a fun day and memory. Your sister will love looking at those pictures to see what a fun day he had.
Happy Birthday Gigs!
(looks like it was fun!)
beautiful. praying for all of you.
I thought of the new 2 year old this weekend. My kids are very near the same age as Stephanie's, so I've thought of each of them a lot.
Anyway, looks like he had a good day. Happy birthday Gigs. I know you'll get your wish.
So wonderful to see the children being children.
Happy Birthday to the Gigster!
Steph will be thrilled with the celebration.
Way to go, Courtney.
Happy Birthday, Gigs! He looks so grown up in the pictures. And what a fabulous celebration!
absolutely adorable!
Wow...it felt like I was reading NieNie for a second...what a great post.
Happy Birthday Little Critter!!
Love his grown up haircut.
Happy Birthday, sweet Gigs! Your auntie and uncle sure do love you guys and did a WONDERFUL job at making sure there was a celebration full of fun, family and especially memories for your mommy and daddy to have later. Great job, Courtney! Nie and Christian will be so grateful--and proud of you, Chup, Lucy, Page, parents etc for all you are doing to give their babies stability, love, faith and fun during this stressful time. Love those photos too!
I *so* love your blog. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful.
Cute, cute, cute!
He's Spidey for Halloween? I never would have guessed that...
What a wonderful way to commemorate such an important experience!
Your family is doing such a wonderful job during this trial. I am so inspired by all of you.
As always, thank you for sharing.
A perfectly Nie-esque post.
How wonderful, all the things these children have to smile about, given the present circumstances.
Beautiful!!!
I think of you and your family every day.
Happy Birthday, Gigs...how did you get to be two so quickly?
You guys (aunts, uncles, family) are the best.
A perfect day...only thing more perfect would be if Mommy and Daddy were there....I know they were in spirit.
Your post, with pictures of family celebrating the month and enjoying nature and each other, is a lovely affirmation that in the midst of our trials - be they personal or of a more widespread nature - there is joy in unity.
Knowing we are not alone, no matter what, is so strengthening, isn't it?
Diane
How fun! Great pics!
Beautiful! Is that you in the glasses and hat? So cute. The weather there looks charming. It's still like 75 degrees here in San Diego sigh
What a special day for a special little guy! A fun party...im sure that Nienie would be proud of! Lots of hugs!
All I can say, is that I stumbled onto your blog last week - and it's changed me. God Bless You for all that you are doing for your sister and her family! What an example you are to the MANY who currently follow this story- and the the many who WILL follow the story of your family! I am a Catholic from Minnesota with 2 young girls of my own. We are praying for you and S & C and both of your families........A big hug from me and many blessings to you!
Pam
Happy Birthday wishes to Gigs!
Gigs looks especially like his Grandfather in that first picture! Love me some Clark cheeks!
The bubble of love those kids get to float around in is DIVINE...big families are such a blessing! Happy Birthday, Giggle-us!
Oh man! I want to go to a pumpkin party at the farm!
I love your photography. Beautiful pictures!
happy birthday, gigs!!!
c, according to that first photo, the chief may have to fight to retain his nickname!!! lol, gigs looks serious:D
love,
dani
happy birthday, nicholas! the party looked like so much fun!
thanks for the updates:)
What happened to his gorgeous long locks?
That looks like every kids dream birthday party! You guys definitely know how to have a good time! You are such a wonderful family!
i love pictures of jane. they always, always warm my heart. she has the best, most earnest smile in the whole world.
that was so nienie of you. what a beautiful day.
Hi, I know you don't know me, but with 83 comments I am sure I am not the only one. I am close friends with KERRIANNE BURCH. She has got her little crew so involved in your blog and Nie's we love the updates and send all our prayers.
Enough about that I had a thought... as a mother I could not bear the thought of being in an accident and have felt I missed so much over the past few months of my precious children's lives. (even in such wonderful care.) So my thought was I know you spoke of publishing Nie's blog(GREAT idea) I think you should get yours printed as a special gift just for her, so she may feel as if she were there the whole time!!
Just a happy idea. Hope Conference brought some much needed water for you and your precious family!! Our prayers are with Mr. Nielson and Nie and continously with your family also. Keep up the good work and a beautiful smile!! God Bless!
Jen
Wonderful. Stephanie will be so happy when she sees these pictures someday.
perfect bday and post. very stephanie-esque.
You are amazing...trying to do things the way your sister must have done.
I have read Nie Nie blog over the past few days, and am curious if you know how to make the paper fans she had put in one of the rooms.
Thanks a lot.
Did Giggs get a haircut? He looks so dashing!
Happy Birthday Gigs! We love you!
What a fun birthday. The pictures were adorable. So glad to hear the updates for Stephanie and Christian. Sending lots of prayers and happy thoughts from Oregon.
gigs face in the first picture is priceless! looks like a great party!
I LOVE that first picture of him! What a great party! Yes, it seems your sister would be pleased with the party, and how you documented it...she'll feel like she was there when she looks over these pictures...I know I did:)
Love the pictures! The post made me think of Nie! Happy birthday Gigs!!
What a great way to celebrate gigs birthday. You all amaze me every time a read your blog updates. I was so happy to hear that Christian got to talk with the kids. What a neat thing! I will continue to pray for your family.
You guys are taking such good care of those children, you are a wonderful miracle in those childrens lives-
Thank you so much for the Nie update. Prayer IS powerful!!!!
Wow, what a great day! And Gigs is adorable. He reminds me of my two year-old.
What did he think of talking to his Daddy? What a great moment for Christian and him.
Rick kills me - what a man.
Awwww, I wanna go next year! Looking at the pics, I wanted to haul my troops up to the festivities and join in! So much fun!
Happy Bday to the lil' man, and many continued prayers for everyone.
Happy Birthday Nicholas from New York..Thanks for sharing your life with all of us. Rosaries prayed every day for Stephanie, Christian and the family
tanti auguri a Gig dall'Italia!
we don't forget you..
Happy Birthday, Gigs! I'm thrilled to hear that Stephanie continues to progress and that Christian is doing so well. How thrilling for Gigs to get a phone call from Daddy on his birthday!
Happy Birthday Gigs! This post made me happy and sad because it reminded my of Nie's posts- I am sad for what they are missing. You and your family are amazing.
Happy Bday to gigs! Did he get a hair cut?
Your family continues to amaze me daily. It looks like a wonderful day for little Gigs!! I am glad for the positive update on Stephanie. She and her sweet Mr. Nielsen continue to be in our thoughts and prayers along with their children and all of you. Keep up the good work!
Courtney ~
Sometimes my 7 year old asks to stay home from school. Last week I said o.k. (which I've done before), but this time, in honor of Stephanie, and because I don't want to be a basket-head mom, we played all day (made Halloween decorations, cuddled, practiced piano, played a computer game, and went to Baskin Robbins). It was a wonderful day. My laundry & messy home were so kind, they just waited for me take care of them the next day.
Also last week my best friend's husband was hit head-on by a drunk driver going the wrong direction on the freeway. He is miraculously alive but will have a long recovery. Long story short, I am getting a little taste of what you are going through, and am amazed at all the emotions: exhaustion, energy, peace, sadness, hope, and gratitude. It helps that I've been reading your words these last few weeks.
Love ya, Nancy in Nevada
A perfect day spent in the Nie Nie way! Bravo to you for continuing the legacy. I've said it before and I'll say it again: you are so awesome!!! Your blog is the best!
You are truly amazing. What a wonderful sister and person. I wish I knew you, well I feel like I do since I read about you and your family everyday. Thanks for keeping us posted
Fantastic! It looks like you all had a great time. It's also great to hear of both Christian and Stephanie's progress. Very encouraging, don't you think?? Yahoo!
Lynne O.
Illinois
You are everything a mother hopes a person would be when taking care of their children in her absence. You are wonderful.
Love the pics and I added your Nie's site to my blogroll.
My family prays for your families.
God bless!
Again, you continue to inspire and amaze me (and so many others by the continued number of comments)!
Love your words. Thanks for your thoughts each day which help me be a better person, a better mother and wife, and follower of Christ.
What a fantastic birthday! I bought Steph a card when I first heard of the accident, it has been sitting by my computer I just have not known what to write in it...not sure....just not sure!but I am going to do it tonight! :)
Oh, you are a wonderful photographer. I'm not sure if that is what you do for a living...I'm new to reading this. You have captured those moments so beautifully. These hayride pics are just perfection - such beautiful family...I will pray for you and your sister tonight.
deb from massachusetts
Nie will be so happy when she sees how you celebrated Gigs' special day.
A beautiful celebration for a beautiful family. Thinking of you all, every day...
You should post this same post on Nienie's blog-so that her childrens history is also on her blog for her to look back on. I am so impressed by how much you are doing for you family. I would do the same thing for my sisters anyday! Thanks to your family for changing the hearts of mine. We have found a new love for life, family, and everything in between by reading about your blogs!
Happy Birthday Big guy. Looks like wonderful fun.
Happy Birthday Gigs!
By the looks of the photos your day was golden and everyone was dancing to the music!
C- thanks for the updates on our friends. I continue to keep them in my prayers and thoughts. It truly is amazing what faith, love and prayers can do.
Hugs....
Happy Birthday Little Guy!!!
Thanks again for sharing your love for your sister and her family.
I remembered Claire's birthday but totally forgot Gigs! I knew it was this month but I forgot. He is looking so big now. Happy Birthday Gigs. I bet he enjoyed hearing his Daddy's voice.
Uh, I did it again...that comment by Anita Nap was really me, Aprilyn from Utah. Like the name says, I need a nap!
Nie was in every ounce of this post! I love the story telling through pictures. I love those cute kid faces! Happy Birthday Gigs! You know Nie wouldn't miss it...so glad Christian could talk to him. Knowing what he was missing has to be hard but the gratitude of still having his family overwhelming. Thank you for the smiles!
Happy Birthday to GIGS!! Yesterday was the NATA'S birthday, turning two as well. A beautiful day for blessings and a trip to the pumpkin patch too.
you are all in our prayers
I love love love that little redhead! Hee! : D
I would love to give my kids such an awesome Fall experience. Alas, we live in Southern California where the high today will be 92! I long for crisp Autumn days, a crackling fire, the anticipation of the Holidays. Year long Summers are the pits.
Happy Birthday Gigs!
are those haircuts I see. fancy fancy!!
Such a nie nie esque post. Not to take away from YOUR creativity or anything...
That pic of Gigs breaks my heart. He looks so much more grown up! I know his parents were there in spirit for sure. How hard it must have been for them to miss it. I'm glad it was a success!
This post made me so happy- Nie herself couldn't have done it better- you are so awesome to carry on your sisters traditions for those sweet kids. Thank you so much for watching over them day and night.
Your sister would be so proud of you. Wow Cjane what an example and testimony you are! The greatest gift, I know NieNie would have a huge smile on that ever tender face of hers now if she could see the awesome job you are doing of serving and loving!!! You are the greatest.
Tifani from Safford AZ
what a great post! love to you and the family from colorado.
amy
Sounds like everyone had a great day! Glad to hear that Steph is still hanging in there!
Your blog makes me well up because your family is so unbelievably wonderful.
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