Happy Birthday Annie-This is LONG overdue!

So as it turns out, two years ago when we were all turning 30 I made a list of my top 30 things I loved about Annie. I did the same thing for my other bestie Andrea, and the reason her list was actually put online was because it was before Everett was born. Everett was born just two weeks before her big day, and I ended up taking off at least 6 months from blogging. Needless to say, it was never posted. Annie's list has been on my "to do" list for no less than 2 years. That is right-my to do list has items that have been around for years.

So with out further ado-Annie I am SOOOO sorry this took me two birthdays past your 30th to get this online, but I hope you appreciate it never the less. I love you-you are the best!

Top 32 Things I Love about Annie!

1. You wear your emotions out on your sleeve. I love that I never have to guess what is going on with you.

2. Your honesty is refreshing. Most people can't say the hard thing and you can. Thank you.

3. You love your children so much it keeps you from taking care of your own bodily functions-I know you know what I'm talking about. ;)

4. You are madly in love with your husband. Anyone who spends 5 minutes with you knows this to be true.

5. You have mad writing skills. I still think that you should "author" something-anything. It could be your golden parachute one day.

6. You always take such good care of your cars. I have no memory of any car you have ever owned being dirty or messy.

7. You love your siblings as if they were your own. Some kids out there never feel the love from their own moms, and in your siblings cases-they feel the love from two.

8. The emotions of Joe are so intricately tied to your own. That tells me how much you love the boy.

9. Most people have "secret obsessions." You are not afraid to own any obsession that you may have. You rock the love for JT and now the Biebs proudly. Your obsessions are not secret, and you have the confidence you "rock it!"

10. You have an amazing ability to make the simplest outfit into a trendy/stylish one. I have to buy something I see off of a mannequin to know if it works.

11. You extended your family to me when mine was falling apart. Thank you.

12. Outwardly you are one of the most strikingly beautiful people I have every seen, but it is your inward confidence that really makes you glow.

13. You are not afraid to try new things (like moving to Seattle without knowing a single soul!)

14. Your hair has been many shades over the course of our friendship, and I love them all on you.

15. You have a great work ethic.

16. You are quick to love and slow to throw stones at people.

17. The past year has thrown many curve balls at you, and you have survived them all and with a smile on your face! Well done.

18. You embrace the craziness of having a boy! I totally get it.

19. You wash your feet at night. I like this about you-it makes me smile.

20. You and Andrea are totally entertaining together. I could just sit and watch you two crack each other up all day.

21. I love that you take pictures of yourself doing things. Some of my favorite pictures of you are taken by you.

22. In general I know that you don't love animals, but about a month ago you acknowledged how my "girls" could be viewed as a part of our little family. It was a big day for me to know that you understood it, even if you don't want it for yourself! Thank you!

23. You shared a room with me when I was falling a part. That couldn't have been easy-thanks for knowing when to ask the right questions and when to let me be.

24. You are a die hard stroller strides lady. It is hard getting out of the house with 2 kids, much less to go and push them around up a steep hill for an hour!

25. I can see so much of you in Lucy. I love that about her.

26. You keep up with people, no matter the distance or time between you and the other person. Your blog is proof of that.

27. You make time for date nights with your hubby.

28. You can start a conversation with anybody-anywhere. In general, people want to talk to you!

29. You are a good "sharer." I never have heard you say no to someone borrowing something of yours.

30. You can always find a reason to laugh. Even when you are in tears, you still generally laugh. I love your sense of humor.

31. I know I touched on this before, but your love for you kids is so apparent. It comes out of your pores.

32. I love that you are my friend. People have choices when it comes to being friends, so thank you for choosing to be my friend!

I love you Annie! Again, I am sorry that this took me so long to put this up. You are the BEST!