happygram cards.

So, when my main squeeze moved away to Atlanta, I wanted to send him away with some love. I knew that his first week there would be rough trying to unpack and settle into a new place and city. I wanted to send him with something that he could open up every day for that first week. [Background: J has always been so good about giving me little things to open when we are apart. I've always loved it about him. Last July, he was gone on a trip and he left me with gifts for each day, wrapped in Christmas paper. Christmas in July. He is too sweet.] Anywho... I found this idea on one of my favorite blogs, Green Wedding Shoes. You can find the printables here. They made theirs for Valentine's Day. Mine were for a random week for my man. :)

The sweet boy sent me a picture every day when he opened them. A few weeks later he sent me this...and it made my day!

Love instagram?? Make some of these for all your friends! Happy gramming!

sweet sister.

This weekend we celebrated my not-so-little sister’s 21^st birthday. I seriously can’t believe she is 21! 

Let's talk about this sister of mine! There are so many things I love about her, I don't tell her enough!

She was the prettiest baby you’d ever seen, with the squishiest cheeks around! After my scrawniness, I’m sure my parents appreciated a baby they could pinch. :)

When she was little, she used to suck her thumb and twirl the corners of burp clothes up her nose.



She has always had an eye for beauty. In a couple of months she will even be licensed to make women the world over more beautiful! Need a hair stylist??

She is hilarious. Really, she has our family laughing all the time.

She is a great big sister to the baby sis.

She marches to the beat of her own drum. I've always been a little jealous of that.

She has a big heart for animals. Current obsession is long-haired English Cream Weenies. Seriously, look at 'em! 

She would do anything for a Fizoli’s breadstick.

She is a loyal friend.

She is a tan goddess. Also jealous of that!

She is just plain fun to be around. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET SISTER!