Everyone should have a big sissy like mine...(by Cam Rigg)

When I wake up, if mommy is too slow to come get me out of my crib, my big sissy jumps in to play with me so I'm not sad.

My big sissy taught me the secret to staying warm on a cold day, cuddles by the heating vent. 

My big sissy lets me drape myself all over her when we watch TV together, she doesn't even mind when I suck my stinky thumb. 

My big sissy pushes me around in my car when Mommy's too busy doing laundry. She also helps me break the code on the iPad so I can play games even when I'm not supposed to. 

My big sissy lets me ride in her pink car and makes it go extra fast because I love going fast!

My big sissy is my bestest friend. 

Everyone should have a big sissy like mine. 

How grocery shopping with kids is kind of like running a marathon...

You have to make sure you carb-load 

(Costco makes this very convenient with their carb-laden samples)

You have to stay fueled during the race

(berries are a great option)

Hydration is crucial!

As you near the end, it's very common to hit a wall, but you just keep pushing....

And when you cross that finish line, as hard as it was, you can't help but smile knowing you just accomplished something pretty darn amazing. :)

I think I might have a complete meltdown when this girl goes to Kindergarten...

I think I mentioned before that I'm relishing my days with Brinley at home. We didn't put her in preschool when we moved here, so I have her home all day, every day, and when Cam is down for his nap, I have her all to myself. This is some of the cuteness I get to live with...

She loves to build towers

 Sometimes she builds them before she's even out of her jammies :)

 She wants to be a singer/rockstar when she grows up (as well as a sea explorer and an artist) So one day she set up all her stuffed animals to watch her put on a show, because of course, a rockstar needs an audience!

She loves to hear stories about what she was like back when she was "just a kid," and pours through my blog books for hours. 

She is the best big sister and such a helper with Cam during his therapy. She's always cheering him on and helping him learn new things. 

 She is genuinely happy 99% of the time and has the gift of enjoying every moment of life. 

 She LOVES babies, LOVES them! and is always the first to ask to hold one when they're around.

Love this girl SO so much and hopefully one day when she goes back to read the blog book with this post in it, she will know what a ray of sunshine she is in my life :)

Brinley may possibly have the 2 cutest friends in the world...

Since we moved to Chicagoland, Brinley has made two little friends that are so cute I can't help but take pics of them every time they're together.

This is her little buddy Rainier. 

Seriously, how cute is he? and so sweet too! 

He can totally have her number when they're 16... ;)

Foreshadowing of the future: That awkward moment when you're little brother ruins your date by sandwiching himself between you and your crush...

Another indoor playground meet up...

You gotta love a boy who likes to cook!

 This is one of my favorite pics. I asked Rainier if he knew how to crack an egg and he was like, "Oh yeah!" but as you can see by the cracked egg in the batter, he was really just kidding :)

 Cutest cookie makers ever. 

This is her other adorable friend Maddie. These two have so much fun together that after one of their play dates,  Maddie asked Brinley if she wanted to be her sister. So cute!

Love Maddie's shy little shoulder shrug smile. They are two little peas in a pod. 

And all 3 of the musketeers together at ChikFila. 

So happy Brinley has found such good little friends out here. :)