26 before 27.

who doesn't love a great bucket list?

while approach the big 26 was extremely weird for me (how in the world have i been alive that long?!) i also was struck with an idea to create a list of 26 things that i would like to do before 27. not that turning 27 is a bad thing, but i am looking at this as a way to really challenge myself to live life.

so here it is. the "get it done" list for the next year of life.

1. visit the {adopted} homeland

2. do a photo a day challenge for a month

3. lose 10 lbs

4. moved out of the rents

5. go caroling

6. start and finish a puzzle

7. learn to juggle

8. milk a cow

9. take a pottery class

10. hike stone mountain

11. read 3 books from modern libraries top 100 list

12. run {another} half marathon

13. go to africa

14. see t.swift in concert {haters hate}

15. play trivia

16. finish a journal... to the last page

17. throw a tea party

18. send more snail mail

19. visit my fam in texas

20. clean out my closet... and actually get rid of stuff

21. go to dollywood

22. see one of the seven natural wonders

23. do a triatholon

24. buy a gun {dream: smith & wesson}

25. learn to knit

26. make a terrarium

27. visit serenbe

family.

yesterday we celebrated the birth of my wonderful older brother.

my family is different than most.  my brothers are 17 and 11 years older than me so growing up the household could be a little lonely at times. I remember other people my age being so close to their siblings and having so much in common with each other. Our dinner table conversations were more mortgages & career paths, instead of crayola's & playgrounds. 

regardless, i am completely blessed. my family has always supported me, loved on me, & been my biggest fan. life would be different without my precious family.

a big thank you to my big brother for showing me the beauty of serving in ministry and following the Lord whole heartedly. i feel honored to be you little sister.

happy birthday.