Aunt Tori

Dear Collin,

Your Aunt Tori was chosen to be on the Homecoming Court at her school Harmony Grove. Aunt Tori was the ONLY eighth grader chosen!! It was a huge deal!
They had to ceremony on Veterans Day weekend. Daddy and I were both off work that Friday so we were excited to be able to go watch her! Actually, LOTS of Daddy's side of the family was there.
Aunt Tori couldn't win Queen because she is only in the eighth grade but she was GORGEOUS! We are so very proud of her.
Love you,

Mommy

P.S.- Your Aunt Tori loves you so much! I can't wait until we live closer to her.

Mommy and Daddy waiting on it to start!

Afterwards... Collin, next time make sure to look at the camera! :)

Her escorts! One of the guys is her boyfriend. Daddy doesn't like is "baby" sister having a boyfriend!

Collin and Daddy

Gorgeous Aunt Tori!

Granny and Poppa

 Dear Collin,

Your great grandparents (Granny and Poppa Hunt) love you so much! They have wanted to see you since you were born. They haven’t been in good health lately. In fact, Granny has fallen a couple of times. Daddy and I have really wanted to take a trip to see them. Every year for the 4^th of July, Daddy’s side of the family all goes to Granny and Poppa’s house for lunch. We couldn’t miss this opportunity to show you off! You were the highlight of the day

So, Monday for the 4^th, we made our trip to Hot Springs to see everyone. Poppa didn’t want to share you very much! He got some good lovin’ from you! Granny was so happy to hold you! You gave her some slobbery kisses on the cheek! It was precious.

When we got there, Poppa called us into the bedroom. He had a present for you! Daddy and I were in shock when he handed us a check for you. To be honest, I’m still in shock! Wow!

He also gave us some pictures of Granny and him when they met, and then some recent ones. They wrote you a letter too. It was all so precious. They love you so much. They want you to use the money to go to college. Our family is so fortunate to have them around. They are so wonderful.

One day, these letters and pictures are going to mean a lot to you. I can’t wait for the day when you can put your money to good use.

According to your Daddy, you won’t need any college tuition money because he is convinced you will have an athletic scholarship of some sort. We will see! If so, I would hope you would use this money to get a car, or even put a down payment on a house. Use it wisely sweet boy! Checks like this don’t come around very often!

I love you.

Mommy

Dear Collin,

I really want to remember this morning! You slept until 9:00!! Wow. That is so amazing. Mommy feels so much better. Yes, mommy slept that late too. We were both really tired. Getting up so early during the week is not so much fun.

Our last talk must have sunk in with you. How did you know it was Saturday? However you did it, thank you. You are such a sweet boy.

I'm ready to have a great weekend.

I love you,
Mommy

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Dear Collin

Dear Collin,

Here in our house we sleep when it is night time. Waking up every 2.5-3 hours does not qualify as sleeping. Don't worry, Mommy isn't mad at you, I'm just very sleepy. I will be taking a nap with you today! Was that your plan all along? I would have gladly taken a nap with you without being up all night.
One last thing. Smiling at me every time I try to explain this to you is a great trick! Did Daddy teach you that? You are so stinkin' cute, it makes me forget the lack of sleep.
So, Collin bear, it is 6:24 on Saturday morning. We are going back to sleep. We will talk about how we sleep in on Saturdays later.
I love you very much.
Mommy

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