♥Happy Birthday Beautiful Nomz!

Ever have that friend that is just so right for you? The one you love closer than a sibling; who can compare quite closely to a giant piece of chocolate cake; who gets you without even trying? I haz one. Well, I haz more than one. But, today this post is about one in particular. You know of her- she's said co-blogger and "all around goddess of paperclips".

Today, our beautiful and talented Naomi is 27. I KNOW, RIGHT?! While it does sound old, let me assure you that she is not bound by her numerical identity. See why:

She gets quite the thrill at splashing through mud puddles:

She LOVES a good jumping picture:

Her laughter is a catalyst for giggles uncontrolled:

Her dancing skillz are not to be compared:

So, even though Nomz is one year older, I'm pretty sure she's not worried about growing old- or about growing up, for that matter. Because what is age? It's just a number. A silly little number that has no influence whatsoever over our dreams, our hopes or our friends.

Here's a toast to you, my fabulous inspirer of words, I hope this is your best birthday yet! ♥

"Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own."

-Robert Heinlein

"The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age." -Lucille Ball

"Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing." -G. M. Trevelyan

♫ Leyna Bug!!

My baby is four!

Leyna Bug, I can still remember when I found out I was pregnant. I remember almost every day I was pregnant with you. Because you, unlike your sister, did not make me sick every chance you got. Instead, you were dying to come out and show the world your cute little face at the 12 week mark, and you never stopped fighting for it. You had me on fun medicine that gave us both the shakes. You did back flips. You kicked places I didn't know existed inside of me. You made me lay in a bed for a month straight. And you took an entire two days to come out once we actually gave you permission to. And then you fought your way out, upside down.



Baby, your passion has been intense since the second you knew you had it. Never lose that. You haven't yet. You challenge me every single day. Your spark is growing into a flame. You fight for everything you want, and even when I'm furious, I'm so proud of you.



You're beautiful. You have a smile like nobody else. You dance your way through this world, you frolick even when it's hard to do. You have an imagination that hurts you sometimes sweety, and that's ok! Don't you dare think about changing it.



You're glam, you're sassy, and you're your very own person. I envy your ability to make people laugh, your ability dance when everybody is watching, and your insane love for life already.

You're going places baby, and I'm here for you every step of the way. I can't believe you're four! And yes, now you can open your presents. And yes, 365 more days until you're five. Please stop rushing it.





Yours Truly,
Mamma.