Charlotte...

Happy Birthday Sister! 

What a special girl you are Char, and today you celebrate 31 years as one of the most beautiful Gingers on the planet. I couldn't feel luckier to have you as my sister- the girl who knows me better than anyone ... we have really been just hanging out for your WHOLE life.

 Imagine that... 

You and me with our 'main squeeze'.... Momma. 

Cuddling with Pops on that big red chair... 

Eating popsicles totally nude at Uncle Jack's swimming pool  (Apparently I was too modest for that). 

Spending time with Village.

Posing with Barkley

...all dressed up with no place to go. 

#macandcheese #yourhair 

Life of the party with all the guys! 

Me- always wanting just a few more moments with my big sis... 

Ahhhhhhh! 

 Most stressful night of my life!!! Anything for the bride!! Just kidding. 

Literally the most beautiful wedding ever... and so proud to be your sister on this day. 

Sooooo pretty Char! 

31 years has led you here... Love you Mrs. Higgs. 

Charlotte's Pre-Bday Bash

Luckily I don't have tooooo many pictures of Char's early bday b/c when you mix Soju with beer (literally), things tend to go awry. Here are couple of shots from our night of Korean BBQ and Karaoke. 

Almost wore this outfit... but changed at the last minute. Thank goodness I did. Korean BBQ is no place for bare skin.  

Higgy and Gareth 

The lighting was #notgood #toobright 

Gorgeous girls... We love LB! 

Korean BBQ in action. It was my first time :)  

This is what I mean by awry... Char biting Troy's arm for no apparent reason. #herewego 

Family Day

Troy and I had an amazingly relaxing weekend in Port Alberni/Tofino with Callie, Mike, Tannis, Nick and Emmit. 

Lots of fresh air, sleep, food, and sip or two of wine... It was perfect. 

Random

Pedicures

Last week Troy and I went for a Monday night pedi... the best part is watching Troy get his feet exfoliated. Too amazing for words. Enjoy. 

Birthday

30 Before 30

I love birthdays... I am always excited to turn another year older and feel so grateful for the life I have and the next year I get to spend on this planet, in this city, with these people... 

Since turning 29 I have decided that there are a few things on my bigger "to-do" list that I would like to lock down before I am 30. This morning I was able to cross #27 off the list, but might let that one happen again (Troy wasn't even here to share with me after all...) 

30 BEFORE 30 

1. Give $20 to the barista at Starbucks and cover drinks for strangers
2. Mail 10 random cards to loved ones…
3. Volunteer in the downtown Eastside
4. Go an entire day without looking at my iphone
5. Host a wine and cheese
6.  Drink a glass of scotch while playing cards
7. Bake a cake
8. Take my Mom for dinner and pay (embarrassed that this never happens!)
9.  Read: “Spirit Junkie” and “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
10. Outline a book idea and share it with someone
11.  Learn more about chakras
12. Develop a meditation practice
13. Bake something for a friend
14. Join Oprah’s Online Book club
15. Drink a really nice glass of wine
16. Have my family over for dinner
17. Babysit Ashley/Kaleb… and any other babies in my life
18. Go for acupuncture
19. Eliminate dairy from my diet… cheese is just hanging on!
20. Start taking Zinc and Iron supplements everyday
21. Girls night out with the Dalton sisters and Pecknold sisters
22. Karaoke with Char and James
23. Overnight Hike with Troy (just 1 night)
24.  Comment on the blogs I read every day
25. More random acts of kindness… compliments, coffee, take friends for lunch etc
26. Say “No” to things I really don’t want to do
27. Sleep in without feeling guilty
28. See Cairo and Lux
29. Treat myself to a really expensive facial
30. Watch Anchorman

What are some things you want to do before your next birthday?