Happy birthday, Steve!

Yesterday, we celebrated Steve's 50th birthday!

We rang in the evening with Ruth's Chris, followed by an amazingly funny comedy show in downtown. 

Keeping it young ;)

Our view at dinner was gorgeous. We watched a cruise ship embark into the sunset.

 

 Aren't my parents SO cute?!!

[J, Carly and I gave him Yogurt Mill gift certificates and a hand saw]

The fam :) - love them!!

[this is the first homemade card I've made with my cricut!]

Since his birthday is January 15th,

15 fun facts about Steve:

1. he's an incredible singer and pianist
2. he created the voices of Sammy, Casey, Sophie and Simon (the animals)
3. he took me to a fun event planning seminar when i was in high school and told me i could be whatever i wanted to be
4. he planned for carly and me to be there when he proposed to mom
5. he used to own a baskin robbins and makes a mean ice cream cake :)
6. he's one of the most creative people i know
7. he is a hidden actor, playing the world renown "troll" in Skyline's living christmas tree
8. he took us all to disneyworld after i graduated 8th grade
9. he is calm, humble, and quietly confident
10. he trusts the Lord
11. he's one of the funniest people i know
12. he took me to brigantine when i was in college for a special little date
13. he called me to tell me a medical story, details and all, because he knew i'd appreciate it
14. he loves my mom with all his heart, and he loves our family
15. he's one of the wisest men i know

Happy birthday, Stevie!!

I love you!

Working their magic

Initiating. Organizing. Creating. Crafting. Decorating. Hosting. Partying. (in a good way).

It's all happening at my parents' house tomorrow. My sister is throwing her best friend a bridal shower (maid of honor duties :). Today I went over for a brief while to say hi and help. Me "helping" sorta looked like this...

Mom: "Jordy would you rather mix up the fruit dip or put ribbon around the flowers?"
J: "umm.. I can do both, mixing doesn't take that long. I'll do that first then the flowers."
taking 15 minutes to get everything in the bowl... turn on the mixer... it's not mixing well... a minute later...
Carly: "Jordanna it's coming out of the bowl!! It's a big glob, it's dripping!!!"
Mom: "Here I'll help you... do you use mixers?"
J: "No I don't like them, I mix by hand."
all: hahahaha....
J: "Guess I should stick to the flowers and stay out of the kitchen." ;)

I love my sister because she's good in the kitchen. Meticulous and perfect... slow and steady. And everything she makes is fabulous.
And I love my mom because she's clean in the kitchen. Efficient and proficient.

I tend to be more like my mom. Clean and efficient. And sometimes proficient. But I love my sister for being her.
And for making things that look like this. :)

That was a sidenote story... anyway...

Carly and Mom came up with some great ideas for cooking and decorating.

(I helped tie these cute little flowery treasures)

Mom planted the most beautiful flowers - she and Grandma inspire me to have a little garden. One day. And I will plant herbs. And then I will learn what to do with them. (another sidenote).

And the yard looked so pretty. Steve, you do such a good job out there. (One day I will have a yard. It will have trees and a beautiful grassy lawn and maybe even a pool). :)

And Sammy, just because he wanted a picture. :)

It will be beautiful tomorrow, Car. You have worked so hard and I'm so proud of you (and you M and you S). Have fun and drink some tea for me! Pinkies up :)

Love on the Homefront

Today is my parents' 10 year anniversary!!!

In honor of ten whole years, ten things I love about them:

1. They make each other laugh

2. Steve does sweet things like take me to an event coordinator event and take me out to dinner

3. Our animals now have voices and full personalities

4. They do things together, like padres games

5. They are honest with each other

6. Steve helped make things like a car and college and a wedding happen

7. They look like each other

8. They are similar - Mom makes a funny face or something and says, 'oh that was SO something Steve would do!'

9. They love each other and Carly and me - Steve loves us like we're his own :)

10. They are best best best friends!

I'm so glad you guys are married. Thank you for letting me witness a true lasting relationship. And Steve, I am so glad you came to be a part of our family. You have added so much to our lives and to Mom's!

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Stevie!! I love you!