she wore the dress, and i stayed home.

so,

last week was kind of the week from hell.

but luckily, i have the two best sisters in the entire world.

and they were kind of angels.

midway through the week, mid-break down, i called my julie-sister, and she calmed me down.

and made me miss her.

and yesterday, 

while in the middle of studying... and stressing...

a surprise visitor showed up on my doorstep! all the way from the slc!

amy-sister pulled one over on me. how she did that, i'll never know.

we had a chat on my bed,

and then she took me to get an oil change. minutes before my car almost exploded, i'm sure.

[just kidding, dad. i'm not thaaaat irresponsible.] 

my big sisters deserve the world.

they put up with their kid sister like nobody's biz. 

and i love that about them.

 

brothers are wonderful, parents, phenomenal.

but there's just something about sisters.

and mine happen to be the best ever.

[p.s. i took two finals this morning... back to back. most grueling 4 hours of my life. long live the carpel tunnel. stay in bed for the rest of the day? don't mind if i do.]

[p.PPPP.s. ... birthday countdown? 10 days. what it is.]

what happens when aunt courtney comes to town?

keyboarding sessions and lipstick kiss marks on that oliver grey cheek. 

clearly, i'm the favorite aunt.

a few famous people i know.

inspired by lauren morrison, this happened tonight.

my life: hollywood version.

yes, i understand that my parents are george and nina banks. it was on purpose.

 sistery julie.

her husbie, dermont. aka marc.

 my brother, mike. he's a babe.

sister-in-law, ashley 1. she's an even bigger babe.

 ohhh andy bernard/griffin. you're a great brother.

 brother benny! slash j.d.

this is my sister in law, jennifer love hewitt/ashley 2.

she's pretty and stuff.

 my sister sookie is the funnest! love ya, sook ams!

 identical personalities. it freaks me out.

 court was in a knight's tale. i bet you didn't know i had a famous sister-in-law. with my name.

ohhh like you didn't already guess...

everyone should do this. it's the most fun thing ever.

and p.s.,

our parents are better than your parents.

with love,
julie, michael, griffin, ben, amy, jake, and courty.

to my sweet heroes:

my six heroes: those in the action,

and those who fight at home.

today is a reverenced day.

i am so proud to be a part of your

family. i believe in the goodness that 

you so willingly fight for, and pray

for your safety every night. you do not

complain, in fact, you love what you do. 

you provide our country with such noble 

stability, and for that, i am forever 

grateful. i love you.

the fourth of july is bigger. 

it is a celebration of our country's victory, the victory that protects our freedom.

...which {despite popular belief} is worth fighting for.

don't have any superheroes to direct your thanks to?

you can borrow one of mine.