In lieu of Facebook, I am going to sort of steal the little "note" idea that is going around. I want to relate it toward the past year of my life though. It was my birthday last week and I kind of got thinking about what I had learned, how I had grown and what had really changed between year 24 to year 25. So, here is a list of things that I discovered in the past year...
- 2 is better than 1! The biggest thing that changed for me was the birth of Kaia. I was concerned what a new addition would do to our family, but that proved to be fruitless worry! How could we be a family without our happy girl?
- People can leave our lives much quicker than we think. Losing my uncle was one of the toughest things our family has ever endured. I still think of him every single day and I use his absence as a reminder to appreciate everyone I have and love.
- My friends are so important to my life and sanity. I don't think I would be the person I am if I didn't have the influences of the girls around me! Kel is my long lost sister. Sometimes we are so much alike it is scary! Only she is the better version of me, and I am constantly inspired to improve upon myself in every way after being with her. I love her to death and would do anything for her! Tash is the girl everyone else wishes she could be. She is always so perfectly put together and self posessed, (even when in sweats!) This is not to mention the fact that the girl's taste in everything from clothes to decor is impeccable! I have stolen many style tips from her, and will continue doing so. Much more importantly though- there is not a selfless bone in her body, and she would do anything for anyone at the drop of a hat. Without complaint. Marisa- she is the girl who you go to when you need someone you can count on. She will tell you the truth no matter what, and honestly, it is a true friend who can be that person for you. She just gets me and when I have needed her I have always known she is there. From being a bridesmaid for me five years ago, to being a best friend today, we have been through some tough times in each other's lives, but through it all we've had each other's backs and that is something that truly is invaluable to me. Then there is my sis. Brit and I have had some times. Growing up they weren't so good. (Sorry Brizz!) Now, all we can do is laugh at how far we've come! We live three steps away from each other, and we talk at least three times a day. Mom really was right, we did become each other's best friend.
- My husband and girls are (and should be!) my main focus. Everything else works itself out. By this I mean, if I have happiness at home, if Ben and I are still lovin' each other as we should, and talking as we should, than my girls are happy. If the girls are happy and the parents are happy, we can take on anything and anyone that comes our way. Bottom line is we have each other, and thats all we need. (Sounds trite, but it is true!)
Blowing out the B-day Candles!!
Brit and I
My Babe and Our Girls
I don't quite know what is up with his smile,
but it made me laugh, so here it is.
The Chicks
Me and My
Parents
6 comments:
Kristi, I just love reading your blog, thanks for all the insight into your life. I swear I wouldn't know you as well now if it weren't for this thing. Thanks for sharing.
you are like the cutest thing EVER....that was so sweet about what you said about your friends and family... you are a girl who has her priorities strait, family is everything. and if you have good friends that is an awsome bonus! im glad that we are friends... now we just need to be friends that hang out more!!! raymond seems like such a LONG way away! happy b day again! youre an oldie now!ha
You have figured out alot more than most people do in a lifetime. You look so much like your mom. Hope you had a great bday, we missed you at mom and tots!
you are so cute Kris!
soooo- you made me cry! thanks alot. i havent cried since ella was born and that was 5 weeks ago. you are the greatest friend a girl could ask for and you are the most loyal person i have ever met. you have taught me far more than you know-- especially about being a mommy, and i am so so grateful for our friendship.. even if i never answer my phone! thanks for this post. it totally made my day so much better!
you are sooo stinkin cute kristi! i loved that post, and look at you learning all those deep life lessons :) you make a pretty hot and put together mom of 2 cute girls! happy birthday by the way!
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