yo! happy birthday

Today is the day we celebrate Auntie Yoli and we are big Auntie Yoli fans around here. Ever wonder why? Here's the top 32 reasons.

1. She's Mike's best friend.
2. She's my best friend.
3. She's Abby's Auntie Yoli and there's not a whole lot better than that.
4. She's Maya's Godmother.
5. She's Italian, but she still thinks I make a pretty good lasagna.
6. She doesn't mind a chuckle at her expense.
7. She's been known to fall asleep on our couch when watching a movie.
8. She's took Maya overnight at the height of the sleeping issues just so I could get a decent night's sleep.
9. She met Mike at the hospital during the heart attack/allergic reaction scare even after he told us both he was fine to go on his own.
10. She was a huge support during Maya's hospital stay.
11. She bought Maya her first pair of shoes.
12. She's often the first to arrive at any event we might be hosting.
13. She's been to Abby's swimming lessons.
14. She makes a pretty mean lemon square.
15. She's blended in seamlessly with our family. It's like she's been here all along.
16. She lets me bitch if I need to.
17. She takes being an Aunt/Godmother very seriously.
18. She invited us on her whirl wind trip to the falls.
19. We had an amazing time despite her staying in the ghetto.
20. She invited us to her family birthday dinner.
21. She picks up little gifts for the kids.
22. She helped me search in a million gift shops trying to find crocs for Maya.
23. Our relationship is comfortable.
24. And relaxed.
25. Her laugh is contagious.
26. She is a friend you could call in the middle of the night if you needed too.
27. She is the perfect compliment to "original BFF" Robin.
28. She is oh so very funny.
29. She's my Dancing With the Stars date and I couldn't think of a better person to go with.
30. She's dedicated & loyal.
31. She's amazing and a true testament to how she was raised.
32. Family is huge with her and I'm so glad we get to be apart of hers.

Happy birthday Auntie Yoli. We love you!