Why I love my future sister-in-law.

Monday, one of my best friends is turning 30! From the moment we met, I just knew we would get along great. Hmmm, maybe it was when she asked me if I crochet. Actually, maybe it was when she first invited me to Faith's house for a bottle of wine. Or, wait, maybe it was when we almost died together on the highway and then treated ourselves to Slurpees. Whenever it was, I'm so glad to have such an awesome lady to call my friend.

In the spirit of TCK 2011 birthday posts:

A list of all things Octavia.

• She always has the ability to help me through a crocheted brick wall.
• Work, school, hubby, kids, home...she does it all.
• First of all, her sass.
• That innocent smile she gives you when administering the aforementioned sass.
• She is always down for a good cuddle.
• Our mutual understanding that NOT driving to Chicago on a Monday afternoon for a concert only to be at work on Tuesday morning was not an option. 
• Our Cosmetic Connection, it's an Aries' thing. Not even other Aries get it. 
• She managed to bring my miniature soul mate into this world exactly one year prior to even meeting me, and isn't even creeped out by my friendship with her daughter who is 22 years my junior (at least not openly creeped). 

On a separate note, this amazing friend has not only fulfilled the above list and more, she and her family have provided me with a home just barely second to my own. Going to their house is as easy as going home. I love the bond we all have and I am so proud to call them my family.

Happy birthday, OP!

Next up...OP!

And next up in the birthday line up is our dear OP.

This woman is so amazing! I often think of her as superwoman. Not only is she one of the BEST mother's I have ever seen, she's a wife, student, part-time employee and one of the best friends a girl could ask for. OP, you're a beautiful, wonderful person and I'm so thankful to call you my friend.

List O Love:

• Your motivation
  
• Your hair! I love it short
• I love that we make lists together
• We can geek out over magazines and red wine
• Tori Amos
• Your huge heart
• Your support
• TCK 4 EVA

Hope you're having a wonderful birthday month. Can't wait to celebrate with you.

Presenting Presents and Presence

For her berfday she had got...

...Chocolate Ale in a bag

Mushroom socks for her feets...

...bend doz hooks around yo wrists

See look, dey go like dis...

...Sexy dice fo at cho house

 goD's eye will be on you...

...dis button on yo box

won't give it all away

but make you cry...

...and all us sigh

fo you on your berfday! Word!

Count them...seven large teddy bears around her neck.

Dis OPP signing off, ya digg!

Birthday Mojo

 If you wanna come and take a ride with me, I can take you to the place where the Catty Kitchen will be...

Rolling with the homies

 Hooray! Jenn turns 26 today and is finally out of diapers. To celebrate her new-found adulthood we took her to Mojo's Tapas restaurant for some good eats.

The menu and drink selection was more extensive than I think we all anticipated and it was fun to try some new things. I drank my first mojito and feel like a total hipster now. Jennifer actually tried some food with mushrooms on it and didn't gag.

Edamame Hummus and Billy Goat Chips

Our night was undeniably tame in comparison to other events aside from Jennifer opening her gifts which was a riot. We did, however, look amazing (duh) and were certainly the most exuberant group in the house.

Amy is quickly becoming one of the funniest people I've met.

Beautiful mommy Mel and OP swapping tales.

Unfortunately there were so many pics of the gifts I feel it needs its own spotlight so look for that. In the meantime, if you love you some Jennifer holla atcha gurrl and tell her happy birthday!

Birthday Girl

A Birthday Song

Make it happen on yo berfday

If yo name is J-Fer Kuhn

We ain't bring no damn pinatas

And we popped all dem balloonz

Count up seven teddy bears

and drink yo liquor straight

god has got her "eye" on you

and mushrooms on yo plate

Next year on yo berfday

we may not even sing

But bust a move and shake yo thing

if you love TCK!

Why I love me some Jennifer

Accidentally, once, I professed my true love for Jennifer...in front of my brother...who also happens to be her boyfriend. Talk about awkward. I meant it too even though I was under the influence. My shocking revelation came as a bit of a surprise to all of us I think, but I have some very good reasons for my love of this child.

• Jennifer is my crocheting buddy.
• Jennifer passed the sister-in-law test.
• Jennifer will embark on crazy adventures.
• Jennifer has marvelous skin.
• Jennifer is the kind of friend we should all strive to be. I wish I was half as good as her.
• Jennifer likes to dance.
• Jennifer is not afraid to cry. In fact, she does it a lot.
• Jennifer's love of tacky goods is not at all offensive and fits her perfectly.
• Jennifer may be genetically connected to one of my children somehow.
• Jennifer is my cosmetic connection.

Jennifer, I wish you the happiest 26th going on 16th birthday ever. Please consider this your irrevocable contract into sisterhood. I believe I speak for all of us when I say you make us very happy.

Love,
Caesar

I heart J-Fer!

Happy Birthday month Jenn! In honor of you, I have prepared a little poem.

My friend Jenn is so dear to me,
she doesn't even charge me a fee.
She's my friend no matter what,
and never a pain in my butt.
I hope she knows just how much I love her,
and that she will always be my one and only J-Fer!

Okay so pretty lame, I know but you get the point. Jenn is awesome and she knows it! Which is one of the many many things I love about her. And here are a few other things I love about Jenn.

• Her confidence in herself
  
• The fact that she can rock a silver teddy bear necklace
• Her kind heart
• Glee
• That we can geek our and cry at lame movies or tv shows or a song
  
• Her love for beer
• Knowing that she's always there no matter what

I could go on and on. J-Fer is a cool cat and I'm very lucky to call her my friend!

The End

J is for Jennifer

J - Jennifer

E - Ennifer

N - Nnifer

N -Nifer

I - Ifer

F - Fer

E - Er

R - R