Because facebook says so...

Today is "National Siblings Day." I'm not sure where they come up with these things but some are pretty fun to play along with. I love my brothers and sisters and couldn't be more thankful for them. Good days and bad, they are pushing me right along. I wouldn't have made this far without them. 

Pretty in pink Purple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• I know, I know... I broke out my favorite coral dress again, but I just had too.
• Today, we had a diapers and wipes shower for my sister and baby Reece.
• This was my first party to pull together, but I had lots of great help!
• We loaded up on everything purple, and the painting was done by a close family friend.
• Miss Meghan and I used the cricut for all the crafts.
• We found some great ideas online for the banners. 
• We had delicious sweet treats and lots of good food that everyone brought.
• Meghan and I made the cupcake toppers, but another family friend made the cupcakes. Here is her website. Everything she makes is so good, and such a reasonable price!
• We used paper straws at my friend Anna's baby shower, so I had to get some for today!
• She had such a good little turn out, and I am just so grateful to everyone who helped and who came. 

THANK YOU! 

Uh oh, the big 3-0

My sister's birthday was Friday (the day after Ryleigh's). I will say the day normally gets overlooked because we are preparing for Ryleigh's big bash, but not this year! We were not letting it pass us by. She turned THIRTY, so we had EVERYONE out to dinner at a yummy Japanese restaurant. It was so nice of everyone to come out and I am so happy that the day was all about my big sister. I love her.

We even had a few more people at dinner then all of the pictures show. Happy Happy Birthday sis. 143.

Drifting Away (photo overload)

Last week was the annual family beach trip.
Last week was WONDERFUL.
The beach was beautiful, the water was perfect,
and most days were pretty uneventful.
We ate a lot of shrimp, caught a lot of rays,
and enjoyed each and every moment.
There were 13 people, which included
3 children at and under the age of 3, with 1 condo
and only 2 bathrooms. However, we survived
and I have TONS of pictures to prove it.
ENJOY. 

my nephew, Will and me

 my daddy and me at Doc's

 Meghan (my brother's gf and me)

 My brother, Daniel and me

 My newphew, Judson

 My niece, Ryleigh Bug. No her name isn't "Ryleigh Bug H----. However, if you ask, she will tell you that it is.

 My sister, Jessica and I

 love.

 Meghan, Daniel and me

 My Dad and his gf Michele

 Maybe my favorite picture of the bug.

 Daniel and Meghan

 I have tons more pictures. Actually, in all, 3 people managed to take 1799 pictures!! However, I will spare you the excitement! Hope everyone is having a great week. Also, I ask for lots of prayers for a sweet family. Please read her story here.

Scenes on a Saturday

Today, I went to Trade Days, where whoever has a booth set up and they sell things, almost like a fancy thrift store or yard sale, with my Dad, sister, brother in law, niece, and nephew.

It was hot.

My Dad and Judson had matching hats, 

and the day wouldn't have been complete without a strawberry snow cone to wash it all down.

I bought a super cute bracelet, and we all had a great time.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday! 

Scenes from the weekend...

or really, just one scene.
and just a few days late.

these cupcakes were DELISH.

we had them Saturday at my sister's baby shower.

the shower for baby number 2,

who i can now say has a name.

JUDSON

will be here in less than

five

whole

weeks!!

I AM SO EXCITED.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!!

A blog about my birthday.

my birthday was on Wednesday, but I am just now getting around to blogging about the big day. I am very sorry for the delay, but it has been a rather busy week. I started the day off in school, whomp whomp whomp. It really wasn't that bad, and I was out by lunch. Just in time to pick up the niece from school, and head to the park. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY, and I can't wait until spring is finally here to stay.

Ryleigh, my niece, took this picture of me. Yes, she is only 2, but she is pretty smart, and LOVES TO TAKE PICTURES.

At the park, we enjoyed BIG SLIDES,

and even LITTLE slides,

flying "in the sky" on the swings,

and making silly french fry faces.
We had a blast. I am thankful I am able to share in special little moments like this all the time.

On Wednesday night, we ALL ate at OUTBACK.

 It is one of my most favorite.
My mom made these DELISH minnie mouse cupcakes. LOVE.

I was so grateful everyone got to come.
This is my brother Bill, my sister Jessica, me, and my brother Daniel.

Miss Ryleigh insisted she feed me my salad.

And I quote, "Sissy, I feed you."

Here are some pictures from the end of the night...
My dad and Michele

My mom and Kimbo

My brother Daniel and me

Jessica carrying Baby #2, Ryleigh, me, and Jeromy

and Bill (I am sorry his eyes are closed, they were closed in both pictures, and I really wanted a picture of everyone up here) Will, me and Melissa!!

Thank you again for all of the birthday wishes, and for my sweet family who came to dinner just to celebrate my birthday. You are all the best.

Love you much, and

HAPPY FRIDAY!!