happy birthday mom.

{My mom when she was 18.} Today is my mom's birthday! She was just visiting me in Vancouver and we had such a great time. We pretty much talked for three days straight, between eating and drinking wine. I'm very lucky to have a mom like her! Happy birthday Mom!

happy birthday nick.

Today is my love's birthday. He's the kind of guy that a blog post just can't describe. He's my best friend, the best listener and I'm so lucky to spend my days with him. Happy birthday Nick!

happy birthday sister.

{My sister and I in 1987. Terri Whetstone photo.} Today is my sister's birthday. If I could have anyone in the world for a sibling, I'd still pick her. She's probably the funniest person I know and the most loyal. Happy birthday Ann! Can't wait to celebrate with you this weekend.

gramps.

As I mentioned before, I've been scanning photos for my family. They've really been making me miss my Gramps whose birthday would have been today. So here are a few of those photos. Miss ya, Gramps! P.S. Happy Friday!

family photos.

{Gramps during what I'd guess is World War II.} Yesterday I received a package of family photos (from my mom's side) that I had volunteered to scan so that everyone can have copies. It is what I do for a living so I'd love to put together a little book through iPhoto or something for …