i don't know, rebecca, do they?

sister on the phone tonight, talking about getting a dog:

"do they even make dalmations anymore?"

let's start out with a goldfish and take it from there.

happy birthday, anna banana!

it's the baby princess's birthday. 24. time to stop counting and start lying!

birthday girl

isn't she pretty? she looks like reese witherspoon a la june carter cash.

right now she's stuck in dallas in a cold weather-sponsored state shut-down. apparently texas responds to snow much like mississippi does.

so, in honor of her day...a birthday post.

she was the biggest baby of the bunch, and had toooooons of fat rolls, but no hair. til she was 2.

her name was supposed to be marshall stephen if she was a boy, and elizabeth anne ("annie") if she was a girl. however, my grandmother insisted on calling her "elizabeth," so our mom changed her name. after she was born. true story.

she's prissy, and sassy, and loves to laugh. where rebecca and i are like midnight and high noon, anna and i are more early afternoon and late afternoon.

she's determined and smart, and sets a high personal standard for herself, her friends and her precious students.

and, her closet.

she's a fashion maven/addict, and loves all things expensive and stylish. i did not get this gene. she really must be with me whenever i make more than one clothing purchase. where i'll hem and haw, she's decisive and confident. and she's always put together to the nines. nines, i tell you!

two of anna's favorite things: couture purses and henry man

obviously, a post about anna would be incomplete without mention of henry, anna's other other half. he really is the cutest little thing, and, as you can see, always well-dressed.
when anna is at school, he likes to play dress-up. also, he refuses to potty outside when it's cold. kind of like anna. diva much?

anna's other favorite

conner is pretty much the only person who can tell anna "no," mean it, and she listens (how do you do it?!). he's really tall, so she can wear her highest heels no matter what. he also may or may not be the instigator of her bulldog betrayal. but she's been forgiven, since he actually did play football at ole miss, and how can you not cheer for your boyfriend?

so, happy birthday baby sister. you're worth every penny. i wish i lived in dallas so i could play with you all the time. i know you wanted to be an aunt for your birthday, but how about a visit from your oldest sister instead? love you so much!

happy birthday, becca boo!

it's my little sister's birthday! 25 years old--man, you're almost catching up to me!
happy birthday, bubba. hope it's fabulous and can't wait to see you soon.

isn't she just gorgeous?

fun things you may already know about rebecca:

-i was the one who decided to call her "rebecca," which is actually her middle name.
-she's the funniest person you'll ever meet.
-her laugh is infectious. you can't help but laugh with her. or at her. whichever.
-she looks better with blonde hair than brunette. please don't ever do that again.
-she's always fashionable. looooooves a headband.
-she hates to be late. i think i contributed to this in high school. sorry, bec.
-she is always so hungry she could throw up. just once, i'd like to see her do it.
-she looks way cuter in a baseball hat than i do.
-she loves little kitties, but is a bit allergic to them.
-she has a million and one funny sayings that she just blurts out.
-her nickname in elementary school was laffy taffy. she hated it. and probably still does.
-she's sweet as pie, but can cuss like a sailor.
-she might possibly be the best professional babysitter ever - b-rec and the biz.
-her tan is something to be envied. she got all the dark skin in our entire family. what i can accomplish in two weeks at the beach with some serious sunning strategy, she can outdo in 2 hours at a pool. anna and i look like irish sisters, while becca could pass for another nationality in the summer.
-she's so much fun, and i miss her so much!