Happy Birthday Justin and Kim!!!

My older brother and sister have birthdays in February. Actually, they are two years and 3 days apart. So growing up they always had their parties together. (And they will never let my mother forget how dreadful it was to have to share their bday with each other) Today was no different. I invited Kim, Justin and their families over for dinner tonight to celebrate.



My brother and his little boy William.

Seriously? The 7 month old is almost as big as the 7yr old. They are such hams!!!

I made lasagna for the very first time by myself... which is a lot of work by the way... I never realized how long it took. I think it turned out alright. And we had Kim's favorite cake for desert. (Chocolate) Afterwards the kids played some games and watched a movie while the adults played Scene It. It was so much fun to be able to have them over to my place and be able to make dinner for them. I am so blessed to have siblings that get along and that like to hang out with one another.

Always a bridesmaid, never a.....

My good friend Rachel got married on January 3rd 2009. The lovely ladies in the green dresses are my roommates. It was a beautiful wedding, and it went perfectly! Rachel was a stunning bride, and her prince charming looked dashing in his tux. If I had to choose my favorite part of the whole day, it would have to be getting ready for the wedding. Rachel was filled with anticipation and giddiness, and we had so much fun "dressing up". They were married at the Belle Chapel in Snohomish County. The church is used solely for weddings. It was such a privilege to be standing next to Rachel as her Maid of Honor during the ceremony... she is my first close friend to be married. It's odd to think of her having a husband, but then again, I couldn't imagine her life without Zach. It was fun being able to catch up with old friends at the reception and to see the two families united through this marriage. I also caught the boquet, and in the process knocked down the competition. =0)