Happy [belated] Birthday, Val!

my sister had her birthday on july 17 (the whole reason i went to arizona).

i was really glad i got to be there for her birthday, even though there was so much going on i'm sure she would've been fine without me there. but we had a blast! 

you all know how much i love her and how much i love her family. 

but i just wanna say it again.

i am  amazed at what she goes through as a mother. 

i love her boys to death, but they are INSANE!

having one is hard enough, but two is almost impossible.

she does a great job though and i admire her for that.

{this picture was taken a when i visited her after madden was born. 1 1/2 years ago but i <3 it.}

i have always looked up to her and wanted to be like her. 

i even stopped liking milk when i realized she didn't like it.

i still don't drink it to this day.

but i am so lucky to have her in my life. we are best friends!