Someone had a birthday.

Here's to Okie, 72 years young. We love you SO much. xo

a little decoration

some presents

the funniest present

a little bubbly and a toast

milk (kids can be fancy too)

self timer, group shots... X5

a wii dance party

and an ice cream cake for dessert

Happy Birthday Okie!

48 hours.

When I reached my thirties I realized that I only needed 48 hours to regroup.  48 hours to hang out with my girls in Vegas.  48 hours to be hands free of bags, snacks, jackets, and water bottles.  48 to appreciate Craigers.  48 hours to laugh, shop, catch up, eat grilled cheese at 2a.m., and above all else DANCE.
And, that's exactly what we did.

xo

Only In California.

Only in California, can we have beautiful BEACH days in January.  Auntie and Olive visited us for a week after Christmas and oh, how we loved it.  Nothing makes my heart happier than when my sister is around. She makes me laugh and smile like no one else. So, one gorgeous day we loaded up everyone into "Big Red" and headed to Ruby's on the pier. Yummy food, pictures, and PB cup shakes (some things never change).

soaking up the sun.

my fav.

2012.

2012.

Resolution: To simply enjoy every moment with my 4 favorite people in the whole wide world.

And to remember...(good advice from my sister Allie).

"Cleaning the house while children are growing
is like shoveling the walk while it's still snowing."

This quote hung on my mama's kitchen wall when we were growing up. I get it now.

Believe.

24 hours of sheer joy...

family

giving and receiving of gifts

smiles

laughter

feasts

legos

surprises

santa

cousins

cookies

and

memories

Believe. xo