a valentine to whit.

this is marta here. don't you love this pic of whit and jason?
they look so granola chic together. i think these two belong in magazines.

okay i'm hacking in because whit asked for a prettier blog for her birthday. i think it's pretty perfect as is. but while i'm here, i thought today would be a good day (as it is valentine's afterall) to get started on a little group activity, i think we should fill this comment box with birthday love for whit. (her official twenty-nine is on february 18th. you still have time to mail her a card, as letters are among her favorite things ever. she'll likely save it somewhere special. because she's like that. but you already know this.)

onto loving whit. why do you love whit? let us count the ways. is it her stylish persona and laid back laughter. her pumpkin chocolate chip and itsy bity star shaped frosted cookies. her amazing yoga skills. her party-throwing talents with darling details all about. the way she lightens up a whole room. her cheerful attitude. her mad abilities at face cards, dominoes and the name game. the way she laughs at herself and loves life. her raven hair and twinkly eyes. or maybe it's her tiny feet and defined arms. could it be her vast knowledge of classic films like beaches and rear window. (wait, you don't consider the bette midler movie beaches a classic? hmmm. maybe you and whit need to have a serious chat.) maybe it's her spontaneous, thoughtful note cards in the mail and how her handwriting is your fave. how she remembers so many good stories from the past. her artsy creative side. how she is sentimental and strong. the way she knows all your secrets. how she is still listening to counting crows. her giving ways, her open-hearted conversations, her listening ear, her happy smile. the way she is always on your side and comes rushing to your rescue. the way she is always up for an adventure. maybe it's her cozy colorful apartment with stacked anthro bowls on the shelves, beloved books along the walls, cute clothes in the closet, something vegetarian cooking in the oven, cartons of juice in the fridge, snacks on the coffee table and quilts toppling over. she is the sunshine, when clouds are grey.

now it's your turn to write a valentine to whit.