birthday boy.

h a p p y  b i r t h d a y 

dear crewser:

 i can't believe you are 20. 

you are growing up way to fast, which is perfectly fine for you.

but, for me, it makes me feel old. 

{so please, stop it. or simply slow down.}

you are in another country, which makes it impossible 

for us to celebrate your big day together.

however, let's pretend you lived next door. 

this is how it would go:

1. we'd start the day off with a big chai frappuccino- your favorite.

2. we'd walk home laughing about who knows what- 

because we always laugh about anything and everything when we are together.

or rather, you are always making me laugh. 

3. we'd come home to find midge patiently waiting for us,

 with a pile of presents for you-

because we all know that she loves you the most.

{or at least she does on your birthday.}

4. you'd open your gifts which would include, all things utah and sport oriented,

 a new pair of converse and a rubik's cube.

{or at least those would be the gifts last year's crew would get.}

this year, midge is sending you a few new white shirts, new socks, 

books on the gospel, and giving you money to treat yourself to a new suit.

5. dad would be begging to spend every second with you-

whether that meant sitting on the couch or playing a round of golf.

we all know he loves you too much.

you are his favorite child, no matter what the day is.

6. we'd spend the day doing something fun, crazy and adventurous-

because with you, there is never a dole moment in life. 

7. you'd pick your favorite restaurant to go to for dinner. 

if your taste buds haven't matured too, i'm guessing you'd pick

pizza limone, crown burger or cafe rio.

the brothers would of course make fun of your selection 

in what they'd consider a 'crapy' restaurant.

8. we'd race home for a delicious dessert; probably a big slice of chocolate cake.

not forgetting a big scoop of ice cream.

9. the day would be over just like that;

you'd be 20 and i'd be wishing we could stay this young forever.

10. we'd all go to bed thankful that you are 

the caboose and 'accident' of the family.

because, let's face it crew, you are everyone's favorite. 

then, you know me- i'd sneak into your room and lay on your bed and

"accidentally" fall asleep while we lay there talking about life. 

i'm so glad we are best friends.

even when you are thousands of miles away.

your birthday marks 20 years- 

and i'm hoping it is the happiest birthday you'll have.

and how can i forget that your birthday also means one more thing...

it means your one year mark 

is just around the corner.

i'm beyond excited for that day,

because that day will mark the beginning of my countdown 

to when i get to see you next. 

then, we won't have to do any pretending.

we will celebrate your two birthdays, the two christmas' and all the holidays 

in between that you missed-  the minute you get home.

you may even get a celebration dance from yours truly, 

the second you step off that escalator in the airport. 

actually, i'm guaranteeing a dance.

i'll be that excited. 

until then crew, happy birthday.

i miss and love you dearly. 

greetings in february.

goodbye january. hello february.

goodbye new year's. hello valentine's.

goodbye confetti. hello hearts. 

goodbye new year's resolutions. hello reality. {only somewhat a joke}

goodbye winter break. hello text books and calculators.

goodbye silver and gold. hello red and pink.

goodbye empty ring finger. hello "new" wedding ring.

goodbye any sort of free time. hello no time to spare.

goodbye watching the ball drop. hello watching cupid do his magic. 

goodbye white carbs. hello veggies.

goodbye raley's. hello sunflower market. always. 

goodbye dreaming. hello planning a big adventure.

goodbye phone calls and chats with little brother. hello {love} letters from mexico.

goodbye lack of v-day decorations. hello beautiful quilt made by midge.

goodbye classical ballet. hello contemporary. 

{come see rat pack! check out info here.}

goodbye nude lips. hello bright pop of color.

goodbye fear of never seeing lovebird. hello coordinating our school schedules.

{we're gratefully embrace the heavenly hour we get to spend each morning together, before our commute.}

goodbye celebrating 2012. hello celebrating love.

goodbye hours of cutting out by hand. hello cricut. 

goodbye to a friend over the internet. hello to finally meeting you in "real" life.

goodbye lovebird getting mad at me. hello to not housing my phone in my back pocket. 

{bad habit of mine. i should know better.}

goodbye books hiding under bed. hello little library in our home. aka: new bookcase.

goodbye january. hello february. 

* again, you are welcome to do this on your own little blog. but, please don't steal.

show some love and reference it back to my blog.

besides, i'd love to read your lovely lists. 

let me know, so i can check them out! 

xoxo

love is in the air.

february is quickly approaching.

here are the things i simply adore or am in love with right now.

take a peak, please.

these earrings are to die for. classic, vintage and mint green.

lipstick. i can't seem to have enough shades these days.

it's my make up staple at the moment. 

this "stuff" is to die for. pistachio and salted carmel tie for first place.

our favorite indulgence given lovebird's allergy to milk.

this sweet gift idea. wouldn't you love to find these on your doorstep?

any day of the week. tulips are charming.

this skirt. simply gorgeous and elegant.

it reminds me of a ballerina. 

next diy project. planning on covering my mantel in the spring. 

i've got to start collecting my tin cans. 

favorite quote. lovebird and say this at least ten times a day. 

it's actually become a little game/inside joke of ours.

love it, and love him. 

what are your favorites? the things you adore? or are currently crushing over?

i'm dying to know. 

xoxo

love is in the air

hello lovers.

it is february.

the love month. 

are you as happy as i am, that january is over?

january is cold, long, somewhat depressing and busy.

february is a happy month.

28 days full of nothing but love.

well, and i guess...

 lots of birthdays

memories and remembrances 

 hours of rehearsals then performances

family coming to visit

 trips to san francisco

moving into our new home

and of course

valentine's day.

it's a short month, only 28 days.

anything is possible right?

so why don't we all spend this lovely month

madly in love. 

for starters, lovebird was awfully romantic today and brought me 

these gorgeous tulips at work.  they made my day. 

and in celebration for the first day of the month,

 i decked out in red. it's all about being festive.

well that's a wrap for today.

happy february.