Happy Birthday Mike & Kathy...

Monday: Blog Goal Day 2 ACCOMPLISHED!

Happy Birthday Mike & Kathy!

I have to give a birthday shout out to my big brother and sister today. They share the same birthday with two years between them, although Mike didn't always love sharing his day I think he's grown to love sharing this day with his first sister.

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I just quickly want to share some of the reasons why I love these guys. Mike is a great big brother, if you'd asked me if I thought that when I was younger the answer might not have been the same. If you ask Mike about this, he will tell you that when he went on his mission, I told him I hoped he'd never come home. I know what a brat! Anyway he did come home, and he came home an awesome big brother. He's caring, funny and would do anything to help his little sisters. He's been a great example of a teacher for Brandon and myself. We are excited that he's now a dad, we all knew he'd be a great one he just needed the chance, and we are so thrilled that he has it now! This is going to be an exciting year for his family, and we are lucky to be a part of it. Happy Birthday Mike, I love you to bits!!

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I'm going to sound like the best sister ever, but Kathy is one awesome big sister to have... again though if you asked me this in the teen years it would have been another story. Kathy and I shared a room, a lot- I think that explains a lot! We didn't always get along, and we would bicker a lot! Once Kathy even got the top of her ear pierced and she said it hurt so I hit her ear and it ended up swelling over. Let's just say it hurt her even more and she had to get it removed at the hospital- isn't that sisterly love. I know what a brat! Anyway Kathy got married and after that we started to become friends, and that has grown and grown, and now she is not only my sister but one of my best friends. I know that I can call her with any dumb food related question and she'll laugh at me and then help me out. We talk multiple times a day- and if we don't, the day doesn't feel quite complete. I love that we share a hobby in crafting, and I love the extra time that I get to hang out with her. She is a very busy mom who does everything for her kids, but she always makes time for me, and I really appreciate it. I love her kids and the people they are growing into, and I know that they will one day be as awesome as her! Happy Birthday Kathy, I love you lots! I feel like a pretty lucky sister to have these two in my life!

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I also wanted to give a little shout out to my sister-in-law Brittany, isn't she beautiful! Anyway we were over doing laundry at my in-law's tonight (I know we are lucky) and I was able to have a quick chat with Brittany, which is always nice. She has been working her butt off with exams this year, she is in school to become a dental hygienist, and that means that she has 11 exams this year- 11 can you even believe it. So the poor girl has been working hard and studying lots, and is now down to three exams- 2 tomorrow and 1 Wednesday and I have to give her a big shout out because I found having 4 exams too many! I wish her lots of good luck, she will be amazing at her job and I know she'll do a great job with her exams- then end is insight- then it's SUMMER TIME!! Good Luck Britty!!

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Last but not least, I do have pictures from today but they are not on my computer yet, and my husband is waiting to watch the office with me, it is our new show to watch together and yes, I know were a few years too late- but we are loving it!! Anyway one last picture to share for the night, The picture doesn't do this justice,

See that line on my cheek... it hurt A LOT! Wanna know how I got it???

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I WALKED INTO THE CORNER OF A CUPBOARD- seriously Brandon calls me a klutz all the time and I think he might be right... I did a number on myself!

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Hope you've all had a Happy Monday! Keep the comments coming... thanks to the seven who posted on day one... Loved hearing from you all!!!