Another year older, another year wiser

Birthdays are the perfect time to sit back, relax, and reflect on the past year and all the wisdom you have accumulated.  Our dear, sister/friend/roommate, HAILYN let us celebrate her 25 years on this Earth with a quick look back on the things she learned this year: (in no particular order)
1.  People you thought you would be friends with forever, don't' always stay part of your life

2.  Its often the people you love that hurt you the worst

3.  You are always stronger than you really think you are

4.  Absolutely LOVE/addicted to The First 48

5.  Gained a new appreciation for Bravo, specifically The Real Housewives

6.  Can speak 2 languages (fluently... is subjective)

7.  Can create any fashion statement with the 14 items already in her closet (no pants are ever too tight)

8.  You can actually achieve any goal, if you set one

9.  NOT a pet friendly gal, sorry Laz

10.  NOT boyfriend friendly, sorry Alex... 

11.  MAJOR Daddy issues-- and not a stripper (yet)

12.  Can pack up entire house in a couple hours and MOVE

13.  Friends can come and go, but if you delete her from facebook, its FOREVER

14.  Has a "spot on" British accent (it really is quite remarkable)

15.  LOVES a spinach smoothie
16.  SOOO tech savvy, hello-- made her 1st photo book and bought a new laptop all by herself
17.  New appreciation of Groupon/Living Social deals
18.  purchased her 1st International airline ticket ALL BY HERSELF
19.  Learned the true meaning of forgiveness

20.  Became a favorite Aunt 4 more times

21.  Gained a relationship with her Mom, lost one with Dad **see #11

22.  Met her Grandpa on 11-11-11 (wishes do come true)
23.  Had her 1st private flight (she even knew the pilot)

24.  Learned accepting help doesn't mean you are weak

25.  The Andrew Sisters really are the best--  friends/roommates/listeners/care givers/huggers/advice givers/door openers/movie watchers/self esteem boosters/rule makers/nap takers/hanger outers -- a girl could want***
***some words apparently aren't real ***

Here are a few shots captured of our short celebration

Happy Birthday Hailyn, so glad we know you!!