Wouldn’t you agree?  I love this time of year.  I love the colors.  I love the scent.  I love the new-ness all around me.

I mastered it last night as evidenced by these two Instax photos. The first, celebrating with Aileen her 32nd and her brand spankin’ new engagement ring! The second, celebrating with Lainers her 30th and the awesome button she made for all of us. Joy, joy.

Happy birthday, guys! Wishing you guys love and joy [...]

Because she wears piggy ears for me when I ask her to. Such a good friend.

I’m going to enjoy these next two weeks while wearing my commemorative mittens. Go Team USA!

Love this tv show/sing-along blog! Love its adorableness! Why did it take me so long to watch this? Have I been living in a cave? I wish I could marry NPH, but since he doesn’t swing for my team I’ll just dream about it. Now I can’t seem to stop playing the soundtrack. So funny [...]

Courtesy of this red velvet lollipop from my brother. Yum.

Wishing everyone a sweet New Year!
UPDATE: How to make these awesome cake lollipops! [via Bakerella]

So I’ve sorely neglected posting photos that I’ve taken just hanging out. I’ll remember in the future to share even the random things that come along.
Shared here are just a few photos from this past Saturday night. I spent the time hanging out with my brother, seeing the Straight No Chaser concert at the Palace [...]

Loving the glitz.

That you were watching the videos I took this weekend using my iPhone.  Right now there is baby cuteness on my monitor.  Ahh!!  These kiddos are making me go bonkers with their cuteness!!  Here’s a screenshot to give you an idea of what I’m going ga-ga over.
Meet the Class of 2027.  Woah. 

Today’s my birthday. Woot!
1st: Thanks Mom & Dad. Sincere, huge, big, gigantic Thank You for having me, raising me, and being there for me. You guys are the reason I have today.
2nd: Thanks to my brother for being the best.  And since I say this only once a year, hopefully he’s reading this post because [...]