Maci's First Birthday

Happy birthday sweet girl! I did not let die you and you do not pee in the house anymore, I would say it was a pretty successful year for both of us. Thanks for letting me be your dog mom, clamming me down when I need, and being the best snuggler of all!

xoxo,
       MK

To My Brother and New Sister In-Law

To Kyle and Criston,

I could not have asked for a healthier, happier relationship to look up to growing up, so thank you. Thank you for rising my standards of what love looks like. And most importantly thanks for letting me third wheel on so many different occasions. 

I am crying as I write this because you both mean more to me than I could ever put into words.

Kyle, you have always taken care of me since day one. I was the little sister you always wanted, but you have been the big brother I have always needed. Mom always says the best gift she ever gave to us was each other, and she has never spoken truer words. You have been there to make sure I had someone to play with growing up (even if it was dolls), to make sure I had dinner when mom and dad had to work late, to making sure that I am transitioning into college happily. You have taught me how to stand up for what I believe in by doing it for me when I could not. You have supported me endlessly, even when you did not believe in what I was doing. I love that you are following your dreams. I love that you are not afraid to show your emotions fully. I love that you always put other people first. I am so happy that you found to Criston to love you as much as you deserve. 

Criston, I told Kyle a few years ago that if he did not marry you I was going to have to because I did not know what I would do without your sisterly advice. You have been the big sister I always wanted (I am glad we can make this official).You have helped me through silly heart breaks, knowing that I was going to be okay when I did not. You have been a role model to me ever since you came into Kyle’s life. Thank you for loving Kyle with all that you have in you. I know he can be stubborn, but always has everyones best interest at heart. If I could choose who I get to share my brother with it would be you without any hesitation. Marrying you is and always will be the best decision he ever made. You have changed my life for the better. You inspire everyone you meet with your contagious smile, loving humor, and beautiful spirit.

I am so happy to get to spend the rest of my life with you guys as a family, all of the many Christmases, Thanksgivings, and family trips. I was telling Criston while on her bachelorette weekend think it is so strange to think in ten years we will be playing with our kids on the beach together, but I couldn't be happier that my children will have such an amazing Aunt and Uncle. You guys are truly the best.  

Your wedding is going to be as beautiful as your love for each other.

I love you both so much!

Your little sister,

 Mary Kate

Another Day In My Life

I have finally gotten around to doing another day in my life since moving into college. I wanted to do this so I could compare my life before college and during college. It is also really fun just to see what my days are looking like. So far college has been a blast, everyday is super exciting and fun. 

Each morning I get to wake up to this sweet girl (typically begging to go potty).

Like most college students I live on coffee. I drink like two cups of coffee plus tea everyday...oops.

Breakfast time for Maemae. She eats in her cage now because Mac tries to eat her food.

Like normal I check my planner to see whats going on and plan out how I am going to get everything done.

I love my boots, but I am getting really sick of this rain.

I ... myself to go to my second class by buying apple cider from my favorite coffee house on my way to class.

On my way home from class.

I tend to do my studying and homework in my bed so that I don't bother my roommate.

Yup, mac and cheese plus ramen plus frozen fruits, yeah thats what eat.

Friends is constantly on in the apartment, which is like the best thing ever. 

Mac and Maci playing while outside on a potty break.

We talk everyday, maybe like 10 times a day. It's okay, really.

No matter how often we pick up these toys, give the pups like ten minutes and they are everywhere again.

On this particular night I helped my roommate set up for a super cute Portland themed date.

xoxo,

        MK