33.

Happy birthday to meeeeeeee, happy birthday to meeeeeeeeeeee, happy b-day dear meeeeee, happy birthday to me!

Today, March 23rd is my b-day. I am 33 years old :)

As most of you know, I share this special day with my twin sister...my best friend. We are another year older and wiser. How the heck did this happen? 33?? Really, 33??! Yikes. It feels like just yesterday we were kids running around without a care in the world. Now we have 2 husbands and 3 kids between us. What the!? Even though we definitely aren't kids anymore, life sure is sweet :)

33 years ago today, my mom was going in to labor 7 weeks early with her identical twin girls. She was flown in a helicopter as I was crowning so she could deliver us at a hospital that had a neonatal intensive care unit. We were early and little and they weren't sure if we would be ok. As luck would have it, we came out perfectly healthy and all was well.

(above: I'm the one wearing my dad's flip flops)

(Below: In our shared crib. Even as babies, my butt was bigger than hers. grrrrr).

Can you read our shirts?? I'm in blue and it says "I'm Ali, she's Lisa." My parents had fun switching the shirts and playing tricks on people. Goofy parents ;)

(above: I'm grabbing Lisa's ear)

Happy b-day to my baby sister (younger than me by 34 minutes or so). I love you so much and nothing would be right in my world without you. Watching you with our little Oliver is pure joy for me. Make a wish sweet sister....aw heck, make 33 of 'em!