five things friday.

five little things before the {big} weekend:

1. remember when i surprised lovebird at work for his birthday?

go check out the genius {and talent} behind the cake pops!

she has an adorable blog full of incredible crafts and the most delicious goodies.

and on top of that, she's one of a kind. i love her dearly.

2. we have a fun trip planned with my best friend and her hubby.

can't wait to meet them "in the middle" at lake tahoe.

say hello to a much needed trip with them, time to just chill, 

and the beauty of such a gorgeous place.

3. i'm so excited to spend my birthday weekend with lovebird.

he has hidden boxes from j.crew, a weekend getaway planned in the city and 

i can already tell he's spoiled me rotten.

why am i so lucky to be married to such a gem?

4. sunshine is the souls best medicine, while

a sunburn is the skin's worst nightmare.

i've experience the love and hate of both this week.

i blame the burning desire to read my book out in the sun. pun intended.

by the way, i finished my book already. loved it.

i'm not going to tell you again- read it now! 

5.a few of my favorite things from this week include:

crisp and clean bed sheets, sally hansen nail strips, a morning date with

my {other} best friend, lovebird's laugh attack, yogurt mill,

the product of a clean house after slave work,

dry shampoo, reading, mac's new russian red lip gloss, and 

complete freedom in the evenings as a result of not having rehearsal.

never new how much joy could fill a little mailbox.

dear mailman: you always make my day.

all good things come in the mail.

and this week our mailbox has been full of nothing but just that.

{good things, happy notes, and surprise packages.}

1. another sweet hello and happy letter from little brother.

he's happy and doing well. what a relief.

2. a st. patrick's day package from the leprechaun.

{also known as: the best mother in the world}

full of all things green:

shoes, shirts, treats, gold coins, a pair of earrings, letters, and a little bird vase.

3. a much anticipated package from fedex.

which carried a little gem from oc tanner in it.

{another pun intended}

we are happy over here when our mailbox surprises us.

we usually only get lots of adds, random mail and bills.

but this week was an exception to that rule.

and we are feeling loved.

and the biggest lesson learned from this:

i need to send mail more often.

even if its just a postcard or small little note saying hello.

why? because if it brings so much joy to me-

why not share that with those you love.

make someone's day and send them a quick note.

it only takes words and 41 pennies. 

you won't regret it.

and they will love you forever.

happy friday, dear friends. 

i'd love to send you a little love note in your mailbox.

email me your address! 

{thelittlelovebirds.blog@gmail.com}

nerd alert

there was a key in our mailbox. 

i swear it's like getting a key to open a treasure chest.

and that's exactly what i did. 

i opened my mailbox to find this lovely and large package (more like gift) from my darling mother.

i ripped it open, because lovebird and i both know that packages from midge

are simply the best. hands down.

she proved herself to be the best mother yet again.

she sent me a "back to school" package. awesome right?

take a look...

a backpack. hip hip horray! you can find it here.

two of my favorite things: houndstooth and the color puke green. 

but of course midge didn't send an empty backpack....

she crammed it full of new clothes for both lovebird and i,

school supplies, snacks, jewelry and a pair of new shoes.

i'm all set for school. 

i'll be prepared, fashionable and my back will no longer

complain of my heavy load. and yes, i was complaining after just a week.

so folks, guess what?

i am officially too cool for school.