Friday, September 24, 2010

Little MiniMart

September 25th is one of my most favorite days. We get to celebrate someone who has been by my side for my whole life and will always have that permanent spot. My cousin Marta turns 29 today and I will follow her in a few months which seems suitable for us. I have looked up to her for the past 29 years and am always striving to be a little more like her.

Growing up with Marta was such a blessing, we spent so many years together laughing, becoming more alike, never getting in fights or getting sick of each other. I have loved seeing her catch her first fish, going horseback riding, talking about boys dealing with mean girls, I have loved seeing her fall in love, being a wife, becoming a graphic designer, letting the world see how creative she always has been, I have loved watching her become a mother, and seeing how she deals with trials with gratitude and love. I have loved being by her side and watching her become the great person that she is today. It has been one of my greatest blessings to have this friendship in my life. She doesn't realize all the greatness that she holds and I love her to tiny pieces.

Happy Birthday Mart, wish I could check you out of school to go shopping, have lunch and make a cake with swedish fish on top. You're the best!

5 comments:

Abby said...

Such a cute post and great picture. Happy birthday Mart!

Krista said...

love that picture of you two! i think we all look up to marta. happy birthday!!

marta said...

thank you, whit. this post was the perfect end to a wonderful birthday. i smiled the whole way through. thank you for all the heartfelt thoughtful words (and surprise goodies too). am so glad we've had each other throughout our lives. you're the best. 'you complete me.' and that picture is classic. xo.

Travelin'Oma said...

You two are twins united at birth. I'm glad you were always by her side.

polly said...

love the picture, the the sweet girls in the picture. two little girls who grew into two sweet women. happy birthday marta.