Aunt Cesca captures me and Wellington

I love when everything comes together so nicely. 

     I convinced Francesca to snap a few pictures of me and Wellington and the resulting images are magical. We dragged an unassuming stool out the side of my house and plopped it right in front of the massive tangle of vines taking up residence along our fence row.

     She took a few and then told me to move my leg here and my arm there and tilt my chin this way and I obliged because she is good at making me look good. It is impossible to hide all the baby weight and pudge, but she did a pretty decent job and I am very grateful.

 (this perfectly peaceful baby face makes my heart stop)

     Having my sister around during such monumental moments in my life has enhanced those moments and made them sweeter. Her joy and excitement is contagious, she's exactly the individual you want to share big news with because she will squeal and cry and make such a fuss that you cannot help but smile bigger and cherish the news better.

     My boys have no idea how blessed they are that she lives here. I know she brings qualities to their lives that I cannot. She gives them special experiences, teaches them lessons, and buys them clothes. She enforces my rules and breaks them too, as she should.

 (I think this will go in my gallery wall)

     She is an encourager. She will make much of your successes and challenge you through your failures. She is a true friend and companion, someone who will pursue you. Mama and Ty love their Cesca and I am certain Well's will too, it is impossible not to.

(such a little squish, I could kiss him all day)

Thank you for taking these photos Cesca, they are perfect!

Couser Girl Weekend 2015

     We took a road trip to our backyard as a kickoff to Sister Weekend. It was frigid and sleeping on the cold ground all night probably wasn't the best rest any of us have ever experienced, but it was for the sake of fun lasting memories and we were (correction, I was) determined! In my opinion it was all made better by the fact that we enjoyed a warm bonfire, smores and the best hot chocolate before turning in and cuddling under mounds of blankets, whispering and giggling like little girls and snacking on junk food (shh, don't tell mom!).
     We awoke early the next morning, and by early I mean 6, which was harder for some than others. After taking showers we hopped in the car and took off to Columbus for the day. While there we enjoyed fancy coffee, crazy expensive antique stores, pretty shops, a nice lunch and the Franklin Park Conservatory. The day could not have been better, but all that aside, it was truly the company that made it one of the best weekends I had had in awhile.
     All that's left to ask is .... when's the next one?!

Photo credit for the first two shots go to Vic.

 A huge thank you to my parents for watching the fart while I enjoyed some freedom!

Looking cute in his new hat and coat ... so spoiled.

The light was soooo nice!

Forever marked the Couser Girls. Photo credit goes to momma.

 I'm a little proud that we built the fire ourselves and no one/nothing was harmed.

Cheers to more of these weekends in the future!

Sister Therapy.

     She's spunky and cute, crazy and fun, raw and put together, and I love every facet of her beautiful personality. There is no friend like a sister and I was blessed with an amazing one! Spending the week at Mimi's and Poppi's was just as refreshing for me as it was for Tobias. Going home will always be one of my favorite trips. Ohio is glorious in it's own right, mostly because of the people, but that light and those fields are pretty awesome too.