this weekend, i had the pleasure of flying to washington to celebrate my nephew’s 5th birthday. anj (aka twin) planned an amazing day for her sweet boy.

enzo was so surprised to see me along with many friends and family members at a private screening of one of his favorite movies. seeing him jump with excitement as each new cluster of people arrived made my heart swell.

no one could have prepared me for the way my heart has doubled in size since he was born. hearing him ask if auntie k flew “all the way from california just for his birthday” nearly brought me to tears. naturally, i told him that birthdays are a big deal and a long as i can, i will be there for each of his parties.

i figured i’d take trip down memory lane and pick a photo from each year with auntie’s baby.

i saw this quote today and it hit the nail on the head.

happy birthday to one of the brightest, funniest and most charismatic five year olds on earth. auntie k loves you to the moon and back.

xoxo,

k. tap