the 5th birthday

just a handful of photos from my daughter's fifth birthday party last weekend.  she chose the theme of yellow submarine based on the old animated beatles' film which seems to be on constant rotation at our house these days.

happy weekend!

little sister

my little sister allison is in town this weekend to celebrate her 28th birthday. she got married 3 months after me last year.  yes, it was crazy.  we have always lived in the same town, but now she lives 3 hours away!

allison and i have different tastes and interests, but we have the same personality type (ISTJ).  she teaches middle school math, which is a tough and admirable job!

happy birthday allison...

photo by juli

one happy 8-year-old

when i was turning 8, the only thing in the world i wanted for my birthday was the dirty dancing movie soundtrack tape.  i was not allowed to watch the movie, but i was in love with the music.  i had two friends over for a sleepover, and when i opened my friend laura's gift, it was the tape, and i was so excited i pranced around the house!  we listened to the tape all night, and i'm sure there were some choreographed dance performances.  such simple happiness.