What Animal Are You?

My sister's secret talent is not such a secret anymore.  During one of her interviews for Survivor she spilled the beans that she has a knack for pointing out what animal people look like.  To make it even more of a skill she can usually do it within just a few minutes of meeting you!


She's done it for as long as I can remember and in case you are wondering I'm a mouse.  Specifically (for any American Tail fans out there) I'm Feivel's Sister...

If I had a quarter for every time someone has asked my sister, "What animal am I?" since the cast was released I'd be a rich woman!  So I decided to put all that asking to good use and stick the slogan on a t-shirt that we can proudly wear in support of TEAM KIM!!  

If you'd like to join us in wearing her name proudly every Wednesday you can head HERE (as in click right here!!) to order a shirt.  The code is COF21888.  


Today also just so happens to be the animal whisperer's birthday...

Happy Birthday bestest buddy!  You're one of my favorite people in the whole wide world and the coolest person I know.

It's a Wonderful Life.

I know, I know, Christmas has come and gone.  But I've decided not to stick the saying on the shelf until the holidays roll around again next year.  Even with all the fancy tinsel and twinkling lights packed away I'm convinced there is still plenty of wonderful to be found in everyday life.  Even if there is a whole box of Cheerios on my living room floor...

She was as guilty as the day is long...

I was reminded recently that there is power in simply saying, "Today is going to be a really good day".  It's true we get to choose.  It may not feel like there is a whole lot to look forward to or get geared up for but if your outlook is bright you might just find the everyday routine holds plenty of things to get excited about.  Sisters hugging...

Birthday dogs barking all. the. live. long. day...

Newly turned two year olds exercising their "independence"...

And occasionally something a little more fancy like a date to the movies with my favorite 6 1/2 year old (Beauty and the Beast 3D)...

And then there was today.  We spent all day at home.  We needed it badly.  So with toys littering every square inch of our floor the four of us spent time just being together.  Emme found a photo of she and Carter from when she was a baby and requested a re-enactment...

Carter wrote an adorable story called The Bee that I hope I will keep forever and ever...

She also penned a letter to Taylor and signed it "your fan" be still my heart (if only I could get this to her I just know she'd love it as much as I do)...

They soaked up an afternoon with their daddy who had been away all week...

To be honest it was my favorite kind of Saturday (did I mention we all took a nap?)...

Nothing out of the ordinary but still plenty of wonderful.  Happy Weekending!

Turning Two

It's no secret that Emme loves Elmo.  As her second birthday celebration approached I knew that furry little monster would be a part of the festivities!  

We had her party at one of our favorite places The Kiddie Park with lots of our favorite people.  I was so touched by my sweet little Carter who came early, focused, worked hard and helped me set everything up.  She is such a wonderful big sis...

We managed to get everything taped down just in the nick of time (it was a little windy out)...

And I was tickled pink with Emerson's Elmo cake...

Our guest started to arrive and we got the party started!

It means so much when sweet family and friends come together to celebrate your little people...

I think birthday's are such a good reminder to take a deep breath and remember what is really important...

And for making wishes...

And for eating cake (of course)...

Birthdays are good for best friends...

Family...

(Nate swore he didn't realize his shirt matched Emme's leggings but I think he was fibbing! That guy speaks my love language...it's called color coordination!)

(and speaking of love languages my sister surprised me by taking off work so she could come...now that is my love language...as in it totally made me cry.)

Birthdays are also very good for turning two (which only happens once in a lifetime)...

A BIG thanks to everyone who celebrated with us and made this day such a happy memory!  It was one of those "Best DAY Ever" kind of days for sure.