Happy Birthday, Lily

From an early age the Fabulous Lily (right) has marched to the beat of her own drummer. How great is her Silly Spaghetti Night outfit here (from a few years ago)?

Lily is creative, thoughtful, sweet, lovable, bright, snuggly, and most of all fabulous. She's a great dancer and gives wonderful hugs. 

Happy 5th birthday, Lily. Your Aunt Libby loves you.

Happy New Year!

After a long holiday hibernation... I'm back.  I took a little time off of work, blogging, checking email (mostly) and pretty much everything else to disconnect and spend some quality time with my family and friends.  Boy was it worth it.

Bob and I adopted a new dog. Taz is the most recent addition to the Kacich family.

We went for lots of walks.

We had a wonderful Christmas with our families.

My mother-in-law and I took my nieces Lily and Julia ice skating. That was a really fun day!

My dear friend, Heather, sent us a bottle of homemade apple brandy.  Looking forward to trying this!

I wore these fun nails on New Year's.  We had a great night filled with fancy drinks, fancy dinner, fun games and fabulous friends!

It was a great break.  Now, I'm looking forward to focusing some energy on getting our house decorated and in order.  I'm REALLY looking forward to growing my photography business.  I've got a few engagement sessions and family sessions lined up for the beginning of this year already.  I'm looking forward to seeing the Kacich family grow again in about a year - Matt, my-brother-in-law, will be getting hitched to Jackie.  Oh yeah, and Bob and I will be taking a trip to Ireland this spring.  It's going to be a great year!

The fabulous Lily

Lily, one of my sweet little nieces, had her holiday concert last week.  These events are so much fun and the kids are just darling to watch.  Some are shouting "hi daddy" while others are tugging on their clothes and playing games with their friend standing right beside them.  This one was no different and it was adorable. 

Check out the little guy dancing in the background.  Hilarious!

The Fabulous Lily is 4!

Yesterday we celebrated our niece Lily's birthday.  I don't know about you, but to me this photo pretty much sums up what a 4th birthday should be.  This sweet little love muffin is such a bundle of joy.  She brings so much joy and laughter to everyone she meets.  Thanks for letting us celebrate your day with you, Lil' Miss Lilybug!

Lil' Says the Darndest Things

Last night Bob babysat our niece Lily for a bit at her Grandparents' house.  When he got home he had me in stitches telling me about some of their conversations.  I doubt that it will sound as funny reading it on this page, but I'll share anyway. 
In true Lil' form, as she and Bob were laying down for bedtime, she sits up and says, "Bob, do you think it's silly that I give my dog baths?"  Bob, holding back chuckles, reassures Lily that this isn't silly at all.  Once again trying to get Lily to fall asleep she sits up again and says, "Bob, is Libby coming over when she's done at her friend's house?"  Even though I wasn't going to make it, minutes later Lily had Bob clearing pillows and items off the floor to make room for me when I get there.  Doesn't it just melt your heart?
Now, if we could only figure out how to get her that Reindeer Puppy that she so desperately wants from Santa...