Recently, I was in my favorite city

for a surprise

The surprise consisted of a weekend of this

And this…..

And this......

And this.....

When all 4 of us took turns making a TOAST
Dan did his – it was awesome.
Jamie did hers – it was awesome.
Matt did his - it was awesome.
I did mine last – I said “Im just really happy.”
Common, really?
Im a person filled with words – and all I could say was “Im just really happy” ??!!
Seriously?
After some thought…

My toast –
Of all the days I spent brushing your hair.
Of all the days I spent telling you to be quiet when you were whispering.
Of all the days I spent praying that you would just fall asleep.
Of all the days I spent listening to your happy chatter.
Of all the days I spent wishing you would stop wanting to touch me.
Of all the days I spent cleaning up the mess you made (I mean the fun you had).
Of all the days I spent wondering which guy was the right one.
Of all the days I spent looking at you and how beautiful you are.
Of all the days I spent thanking God that you had found the exact right one.
Today, I am the most happy for you.
Here’s to your beautiful SELF, and your beautiful SOULMATE.

May your love grow to be what mine continues to be.

I love you. Love, your big sis.