Barbie Birthday Bash

Whoaaaa, pink.

I guess I should get used to it, since I do have a daughter, and that daughter has seen at least 15 of the Barbie movies. I'm still struggling to relate, because, while I do remember having Barbies as a kid, I don't remember ever being obsessed with the girly, frilly, pink side of that twiggish Blonde's lifestyle. I know that there's a case of dolls stashed somewhere at my parents' house that serve as remnants of that period of my life; most if not all of them have short hair, because I thought it looked better. I was certainly wrong there, but I hated brushing them all the time, so I dissolved the issue altogether by giving them all bobs.

Anyway, today I was catapulted back to the days of dreamhouses and battery-operated horses that were among the artillery of accessories, friends, add-ons, etc. for Barbie. Joe's niece Katie turns 6 this week, and in honor of the big day, Joe's sister threw her a Barbie-themed birthday bash. All joking aside, it was a great set-up, complete from the matching tablecloth, plates, napkins, cups, and party favors to the quite large, quite delicious, quite pink birthday cake. [[Very nicely done, Nicki - I know that took some work to put everything together, but it looked great!]]

Basically, Katie was blessed with all kinds of Barbie gear, and all the kids spent at least five minutes stuffing their faces full of cake and licking pink icing off their fingers. It was certainly a good time all around, and even nicer to spend some quality time with Joe's family.



happy birthday, katie!

Not only did we see Joe's family, my parents made it down this morning to join us for church and lunch out. It still amazes me that they drive 3 hours to spend 4 with us, then head back, but then again, I think about Sydni and when that point comes, I'm sure we'll be in that same position and the distance won't matter. I love seeing them and Sydni makes it a point that her Nana, her Pappy, and her Mamaw are her favorites.

Now it's en route back to the dreamland *Belleville??* and to the regularly-scheduled work week that awaits us.

Til then.....

xo | cmd

Mr. & Mrs. Miller!!

SHE DID IT!

Congratulations, a thousand times over, to my beautiful friend Kim and her new husband, Daniel. She's American, he's British, and the whole ordeal was absolutely perfect. I love weddings as it is, but it's a whole different experience when it's one of your good friends and you feel like you can't express just how truly happy you are for them. Plus, there's something special to be said about a girl who hand-writes notes for the place settings of each and every single one of her wedding guests.

our gift to her | her gift to me

st. patty's day 07 | catie's 23rd bday | clearchannel christmas party
|| kim & dan's wedding!!! ||

This was also a very special night for me because I finally was able to see and catch up with another dear girlfriend of mine that I haven't seen in quite a while. Catie, I love you and it was just as I thought it would be to see you and Kim and cut loose just like the three of us used to so often. I miss it, but tonight was a great refresher!  

Kim, I wish you and Dan the most literal happiness and genuine prosperity as this next chapter unfolds itself. I regret that we live so far apart, but I consider it a blessing to still call you a friend. Thank you for having me share in your celebration. Have FUN in China!!

Tomorrow, my parents will be here, and we'll also get to see Joe's niece Katie for her big 6th birthday party. Hard to believe!

G'Nite!

xo | cmd