Almost Heaven

Harper's Ferry, Me and Erin (Making Life Jackets Cool Since 1986),

Martin Flamingo, my baby brother Connor (who is in town for 2 weeks!!)

My birthday was a series of multiple events, making it feel more like birthday month.  Which. is. awesome.

We capped off the weekend with Whitewater Tubing in West Virginia.

We lost a hat, a camera battery, a skirt, and (for a brief period) a human.  All guests were outfitted with cheesy 80s colored wayfarers and a floating flamingo koozie.  Throw in some beer, attempts at synchronized swimming, and suburban dining: the perfect birthday.

May 8: Celebrate!

Today marks a celebration of two of my favorite people.

 

My Mother. And my Brother.

Look at my Mama, being a mother.  Look at my brother, being a baby.

I love you both beyond words.

Happy Mother's Day, Mama :)

Happy Birthday, Connor :)

Palm Tree Christmas

As the rest of the East Coast is looking at a White Christmas, and my cousins brave the wintry mess of European airports, we are looking at 65 and sunny.  But 65 in Florida is cold - my brother has been sleeping in a beanie, and I saw a girl out shopping yesterday wearing furry lace up boots.

Whatever your weather, I hope you have a lovely Christmas Eve that is merry and bright.

(We make pizza on Christmas Eve and watch movies.  And then I toss and turn all night because, even though I'm grown, I can't wait for it to be Christmas morning.  And I jump on Connor's bed until he mumbles "okay, I'll get up...")