When Blair asked us to help out with her birthday, we wanted to figure out a way to help her easily personalize her decorations.  However, since she is all fancy and lives in South Africa, we had no way to help her in person.  I decided to make her some printables to spruce up the

In recent years, it has become somewhat of a tradition for Colleen and I to bake each other’s birthday cakes.  When I asked Colleen what type of cake she wanted this year, she said she wanted almond and that she wanted the frosting to be light and “whippy.” Hmm.  How delightfully specific.  So I took

This past weekend, I pulled off a little surprise 26th birthday party for Colleen.  I thought it would be fun since she has never had a surprise party.  Many of her best friends live out of town so I started by calling them to see if any of them would be able to make it.

On July 29, 1986, I became a big sister.  It has been a pretty important role in my life that I take very seriously.  Okay, maybe not always that seriously.  😉  When Colleen was very little, I used to treat her like she was my little baby doll.  Throughout our lives, I have made an

Today is Corey’s 28th birthday.  He has been one of my best friends for over 10 years, and my significant other for over 9.  I’m always better when he’s around.  Like I said to him in our vows on our wedding day, when I’m with him, I feel like I’m home.  Happy 28th Corey!  I

At the end of April, one of my very best friends had a first birthday party for her daughter.  Although I went over to help her set up (having a party like that is hard work, ya’ll!), Lauren planned and put most all the details together herself and I thought that it turned out so