Birthday Weekend

I was lucky enough to celebrate my

birthday with lots of cute kids!

Beginning with a birthday breakfast
at the Original Pancake House
(or as Toby calls it "OPH")
It was great having a lot of helpers
to open some gifts!

(Please take note of the piece of
bacon hanging out of Josh's mouth)

This picture makes me laugh!
Claire bear is entertaining Charlie
by showing him her stomach.

What a great way to celebrate 24,
with people I love!!
.....
And to polish off the weekend,
I got to hang out with this little man

Another January Birthday

My mom's birthday was this past Tuesday

and we had a great time celebrating her day!

The birthday party could not be complete
without the grandkids putting on a
special puppet show for Grandma.

(the title of the play)

(the "puppet masters" receiving applause after the show)


(the audience)

Grandma was especially pleased when
all the puppets said in unison
"Happy Birthday Grandma!"

Oh, and we can't forget Mack and Mack
waiting patiently for birthday cake!!

Happy Birthday Mom

Birthday wishes

January is one of those months where not a lot is going on.

Christmas is over, everyone is back in school, no major holiday,
but I love January because that means... my birthday!

And I recieved this little treasure in mail because of it!



If you are not on Anthropologie's mailing list,
I would highly recommend it this year, because
it truly is the cutest thing (pictures do not do it justice)
and it will brighten up your whole month!

Happy January!

6th Annual...

One thing I look forward to every year is our
Chi Omega Pledge Class Christmas Party!

(Don't mind the leaning christmas tree in the background)

Although our numbers have dwindled (I think the
first year we had 23), our friendship and love for
one another has only grown. I have the largest
respect for each of these girls, and know
I could go to any one of them for help
or advice.


And not to mention, I love our jewelry exchange.

(THANK YOU Syd and Britt for doing my dishes afterwards)

And for those of you who couldn't make it
this year, don't worry- this tradition will
continue on for many years to come.

Twilight Lullabye

Awhile back, I asked my brother Josh if he would record

"Bella's Lullabye" from the Twilight soundtrack.

I have always loved this song

(and remember it from the first time I saw the movie-) and being

the great brother he is, he learned it and recorded it here .

If any of you know Josh, you know

he is the opposite of a Twilight fan,

but he is an amazing pianist and plays it beautifully!

Thanks J- you are the best!

p.s. Anyone excited for New Moon??

Halloween recap...

One of my favorite things about Halloween
(actually- one of two; candy is my second)

is seeing the kids in their Halloween costumes.

And this year at Grandma & Grandpa's Halloween Bash,
the costumes did not disappoint!

We had our very own Taylor Swift at the party

The Charlie Brown family made an appearance

And an elk (named Ellison) came out from the woods to join in on the festivities!

(Mack on the left, Morgan on the right)

And a couple of M&M's were just enjoying all the excitement-



These boys truly are a sweet treat in my life!

Fall Time

For some reason, every fall I get nostalgic. I am always reminded of walking home from school and the smells and sights of fall.

Even after 23 years, this view NEVER gets old to me.

( I wish my camera did the colors justice--)

Toby and I finally decided to take one Saturday afternoon off, and just spend it together. I can't tell you how much we both needed a break, and luckily it was a beautiful day!

So...we took advantage and went to the driving range (guess who's idea that was?)


And then took a drive/walk through the leaves.

We truly live in a beautiful place!

And finally- to end our day, we went to the pumpkin patch and picked out our perfectly imperfect pumpkins...

Just a few reasons I love the fall!