Wednesday, April 28, 2010

BLONDE'S BIRTH CELEBRATION (number 24)

BLONDE celebrated her 24th birthday today! In honor, Brown and I have compiled a list of our favorite things about BLONDE (24 of them to be exact). Please enjoy just a peak into the fabulousness that is Claire. We love her so very much and are blessed to be a part of her life!

[this little gem is from our freshman year- blinking reindeer noses!]


1. She is super health conscious and inspires us to be, too!
2. She loves all things Vera Bradley
3. Her contagious laugh!
4. She likes some George Strait and Tim McGraw
5. Matel modeled Barbie after Claire
6. She's a bargain hunter
7. She is a wonderful and creative cook
8. She's very intentional about keeping her house "green"
9. She's the best Aunt we know! So proud of her little niece Ann!
10. She is a wonderful, dedicated teacher to her little children!
11. She basically invented and then mastered the "Poof"
12. She wears my (brown) rings with everything!
13. Claire+Blake = Barbie + Ken
14. She listens to all the ridiculous problems we have and always has something encouraging and    positive to say!
15. One word : Jessica Simpson
16. Even though she may not agree - she is VERY creative!
17. She is so great with all the girls at Union, always giving them a listening ear and good advice
18. She is such a supportive wife!
19. She inspires us to be more organized!
20. She has such a great gift for making people feel at home and welcome
21. I (red) can go to her with any makeup question!
22. She is my (brown) model for all handbags and jewelry
23. She had a pillow freshman year that said "Caution: Blonde Thinking"
24. SHE IS OUR BEST FRIEND!


Happiest Birthday, Claire! We're so blessed to be loved by you and to have you in our lives - hope this year is one of the best!

with love,
Brown and Red