My favorite LOVE ACTUALLY clip

Everyone loves Love Actually. How can you not, its a great Christmas movie! It has something for everyone. Plots that twist and turn around around each other, unrequited love, hilarious jokes and one-liners. It has a killer wedding procession that anyone would kill for I don't care who you are:

But however my favorite scene in Love Actually is towards the end with Keira Knightley and Andrew Lincoln. It's a moment we have all been in. Telling the person you love how you feel, when you know deep down they don't feel the same. However you have to do at least this one big grand gesture or else you will regret it forever.

To me, you are perfect.

Miss Saigon Returning to London in 2014!

I will do anything and everything to go to London, and see this. Miss Saigon is returning to London in 2014.

Miss Saigon is one of my favorite musicals. This unbelievable heart-breaking musical is about a Vietnamese girl, Kim, who falls in love with an American GI, Chris, the night before Saigon falls during the Vietnam war. Based loosely off of Madame Butterfly, Claude-Michel Sconberg and Alain Boubil wrote the musical after seeing this photograph:

A mother sending her child to America to meet her GI father they never met before in order to live out the "American Dream." The music is so haunting, and the ending will leave you sobbing. Not to mention, my wedding song is in the show haha.

"The Last Night of the World", Miss Saigon

Song of the Day: Baby It's Cold Outside with The Office's Rainn Wilson

Song of the Day, my favorite version of Baby It's Cold Outside used for Gap's Winter Promo Ads.

Enjoy your snow day! I will be spending mine making Hearty Tomato Soup and Thin Grilled Cheese. Thank you Giada de Laurentiis.

Xoxo,

Catherine

2nd Annual Race for Christina Information and Details

Christmas has come early! Registration and donations are now open for the 2nd Annual Mother's Day 5K Race for Christina! The Logan family will be hosting the race again at Tyler State Park in Richboro, PA. Race registration includes a bib number, bracelet and t-shirt. During the race there will be a 50/50 Raffle and food provided by Great Harvest Bread Company.

The Logan Family

Catherine, Roseann, Matthew, Todd and Christina

Last year' race brought in over 200 people and we raised over $11,600! We have raised our goal this year to $15,000 and hope that more family and friends will share their Mother's Day morning with us.

CLICK HERE FOR TO REGISTER, DONATE, OR FIND MORE INFORMATION.

Christmas Wish List

I am dying to know what everyone wants for Christmas this year! I already got my parents gift, finallllllly figured out what I am getting my brother Matthew. Christina is easy, a restaurant to write on for her food blog, or save up for our pending Sister's Trip in 2014. I think I finally figured out what to get Drummer Boy. My fam and friends keep asking me what I want for Christmas, so I decided to make my Christmas List....(cue Kelly Clarkson's My Grown Up Christmas List)

1.) Gift cards, gift cards, gift cards! It's funny as we get older we don't really need things, just bare essentials to help us get by! I love getting gift cards at Christmas time and really find a way to stretch them out for a long time. Some of my must haves are:

• Reading Terminal Market - From grabbing lunch to groceries for the week, the terminal is my favorite place to shop.
• Whole Foods - My other go to place to shop!! I hate those people that say "Omg Whole Foods is like so expensive." No its not! Sometimes produce is cheaper than Superfresh, I only get scoops of salad, and how can you go wrong with $1.08 nips of yummy gouda?
• Starbucks - I know I have a coffee problem, be an enabler and help my addiction
• Cosi - This is a new one this year. I am finding myself goign to Cosi more often recently to get a cup of soup (their Tomato bisque is ammmmazing).
• Lululemon - I started running again to train for the New York Half Marathon and Christina's 5K Race. I just want to gear up on some stylish gear

2.) To condense space and just use one saucepan, I really love this Le Creuset Saucepan. Those of you who have been to my apartment know I have a collection of wonderful lifetime Le Creuset products and I want to add this to the bunch!

3.) Cabaret Tickets - There are three out of body, mind blowing, Broadway experiences I have had in my life. One was when my parents took me to see Lea Salonga perform a short run of Miss Saigon on my 14th Birthday, I have never cried so hard at a show before it was amazing. The second was recently when my friend Chris and I went to see the closing performance of Follies. Not only was the audience filled with Broadway royalty but it was so thrilling to watch Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell kill it. However I will never forget when I saw Cabaret with my friend Travis at Studio 54 with Alan Cummings and Natasha Richardson. We sat at a side table, and I was on the edge of my seat from beginning of the show to the end. The same revival is coming back to Broadway in March and I am dying to see it!!

Cabaret, 1998 Revival

4.) Waffle Maker - Mine broke during vacation, ugh too many bacon waffles with the man friend. I love the TRU Dual one from Bed Bath and Beyond!

5.) Just one thing to indulge in. La Ducas. Ugh I can only imagine what those beautiful shoes would feel like! Beige 2.5 Elizabeths, made for Elizabeth Parkinson from Movin' Out.

6.) More than anything I just want to raise awareness and find treatment for Friedrich's Ataxia. My goal for the May 2014 Mother's Day 5K Race for Christina is to raise over $15,000. I would love to have the same people come back next year and to bring in some new friendly faces.


So there it is! I am dying to know, what's on your Christmas list??
Catherine

#givingtuesday Give back today and help Cure FA!

Today is #givingtuesday ! First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday, and now Giving Tuesday.  Started by the UN to celebrate and provide incentives to give to local or national organizations that rely on donations to operate.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to my sister Christina's foundation FARA, Friedrich's Ataxia Research Alliance. FARA helps provide research and awareness for those diagnosed with Friedrich's Ataxia. Through FARA Christina has become an ambassador to help shed light on this rare disease. Currently there is no treatment or Cure FA.

Christina crossing the finish line at the Mother's Day 5K Race for Christina, May 2013

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION

Thankful for a Decade of Life Lessons and Love

Thanksgiving is in two days and there is so much to be thankful for this year. It's crazy to think that my 10 year High School reunion is coming up soon. I think of innocent 17 year old Catherine Logan and where she was 10 years ago to now. She was boy crazy, (my senior year on and off again high school boyfriend was in college and we were about to go on a Marching Band trip together to Hawaii, how could I not be boy crazy?),  she had a 2.5 year old brother that was the cutest toddler ever, and was performing non-stop in various choirs and Catholic boy school's drama department. (Sorry bout it, but LaSalle guys are still hotter than Holy Ghost Prep).

A decade later, this Thanksgiving, I am grateful for all of the memories I have made and people that have come in and out of my life. I went to an amazing college that introduced me to the theory, business, and art of theater. Not only that, DeSales University helped me to make connections with some of the loves of my life and soulmates. People who have provided comfort, late night chats, laughs until our sides hurt, late nights writing a paper to 4am, Delta Sigma Gamma, some of the best acting work I have ever done, and friendships that will last a lifetime. I am thankful for the beautiful house I was able to live in with Amanda, and the great parties we would throw.

Also through my excellant education I was able to receive the tools I needed to find a job after graduation. I have been fortunate to work all over Philadelphia from Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, New Candlelight Theatre, Ritz Theatre Company, Bucks County Playhouse, Theatre Horizon, Storybook Music Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Theatre Exile, 1812 Productions, Arden Theatre Company, Opera Philadelphia and now University of the Arts.

I am thankful for my amazing family and support we have given each other the past few years. Each one of us have gone through something that we have either been Team Todd, Team Ro, Team Matthew or Team Christina. I don't think people realize how freakishly close I am with my family. I refuse to be anymore than 3 hours away from them if I can help it because my heart can't take it. They are with me everywhere I go, and I think this video is the best way to show how much we love each other.

And because I am still a little boy crazy sometimes, I am thankful for all of the guys that have come into my life. The ones who were mere crushes, the flings that never went anywhere that we can laugh about now (God who thought Jeff Rutledge, RA of Comney was a good idea?!), the bad timing guys who always need to have you on their radar, the guys that you always wished it worked out but your friendship was way more important, the ones who were core shaking that you thankfully still have in your life somehow even if they live in California or too busy with their studies at Columbia University. I am even thankful for those dumbasses that broke my heart in one way or another, especially the one ass whose break up killed me the most because it made me the strong person I am today. Honestly, if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be able to spot the truly nice guys who treat me the way I deserve to be treated - like a million bucks and high up on a pedestal.

I can tell this is going to be an amazing Thanksgiving and I cannot wait to spend it with the people who matter most to me. I hope everyone has a kick ass Turkey Lurkey time :)

Song of the Day: Tell Me Now So I Know by Holly Golightly

I am in such a weird funky mood today. Literally a puss on my face. This song has a great melody and perfect sound for this crummy, rainy day.

Tell Me Now So I Know by Holly Golightly

Have a good weekend everyone,

Catherine

20 Difficult Truths About Love & Relationships

Everyone needs to read this amazing article on Love and Relationships

New Catherine means new website!

Here she is boys, here she is world....herrreee's my new website!

Click here to check out Catherine's new Website: http://catherinelogan11.wix.com/catherinelogan

Thank you for visiting!

Catherine

Baby It's Cold Outside!

My favorite Winter song performed by Rainn Wilson and Selma Blair.

Baby It's Cold Outside, 2009

Christmas get here soon!

I do not know what my deal is lately but I am so excited for Christmas this year. Such a nerd I know. Maybe it's also because my family have already started their shopping for the holidays and asked me for my Christmas list.

To get you in the spirit, here are some clips from my favorite Christmas movies:

Love Actually, 2003

The Holiday, 2006

White Christmas, 1954

Mr. Magoo's A Christmas Carol, 1962

Elf, 2003

Home Alone 2, 1992

Radio City Christmas Spectacular, 2010

Perfection, all Shirley Temple Christmas scenes.

Don't worry, part II will be coming soon!

Catherine

I Want To Meet My Former Lover In 40 Years!

Marina and Ulay shared a great love story in the 70s. Together they performed art out of the van they lived in, forming a collective called "the other". When their relationship ended they went to the Great Wall of China to walk it together. Both starting from the opposite end until they met in the middle for one last big hug before dissapearing from each other's lives.

For her 2010 MoMA retrospective, Marina performed The Artist is Present, the biggest exhibition of performance art in MoMA's history. During the performance Marina shared a minute of silence staring into the eyes of a complete stranger who was seated in front of her.

Ulay arrived without her prior knowledge. Watch to see what happens.

One of the many reasons why I love MoMa and why I am such a sap. I am still one of those hopeless romantics, and couldn't help tearing up when I watched this.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Happy November! It's almost Turkey Lurkey Time.

Wow! It's November people! Time certainly has flown by so fast. I spent the first few days of November in the Big Apple obviously with Mr. Graber. We met my cousin Nick at Barking Dog for Happy Hour, and then we went to Grand Central Station for some grub. I am so excited because I tried my first Magnolia Cupcake! You know, Magnolia Cupcake made famous by Sex and the City.

Trust me, they tasted as amazing as they looked.

Magnolia Bakery, Grand Central Station

Saturday, we took a trip to Ridgewood, NJ to meet my family at our favorite diner Daily Treat. It was nice to get out of the city, and see my family I never get the chance to see. Most importantly it was my Pop's 81st Birthday lunch, and I was so ecstatic that I could surprise him! He had no idea I was coming!

My favorite part of the weekend had to be seeing the Sunday matinee of Matilda. Not only was it special because it was Bryan's first Broadway show above pit level, but I have been waiting to see it for so long! The kids were insanely talented, and made me think of my own special kids from The Music Man.

Oh hey Matilda kids hanging out by the stage door. 

Couldn't have asked for a better way to end a lovely weekend.

It's crazy to think of how much my life has changed in a year. This time last year I was in previews for The Music Man which some of the most amazing people I know, and forming my second family. I truly believe everything happens in life for a reason and I am so thankful to be where I am now. My 4 Year Anniversary with Philadelphia is coming up soon! I have to make sure to have a huge celebration.

Xoxo,
Catherine

Song of the Day: Back in Town

I think after all of the fun events that have happened in my life this week, this song sounds the most fitting.

Back in Town, Matt Dusk 2006 

Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?

What a wonderful weekend! So much friendship, laughs and good times. Bryan and I took a late bus to New York on Friday night. I am getting very proud of myself for mastering the NYC Subway system! For a girl who is used to either the Broad Street or Market, I am starting to get this whole NQR thing down.

Saturday we went to go see Classic Stage Company's production of Romeo and Juliet . The theater was near NYU's campus and held maybe up to 150 people. It was the perfect intimate way to see one of my Shakespeare favorites. I have to say the best performance came from TR Knight! That's right, George from Grey's Anatomy! He played Mercutio in a way I have never seen before and helped me understand the key to his madness. The best part was seeing all of the kids there in the audience. Exposing children to Shakespeare at such a young age made me very happy.

Romeo and Juliet running now through November 10, 2013

Next after grabbing some yummy New York thin crust pizza, we headed up to Barley and Grain for some friendship and Jordan's birthday. If you are looking for a good whiskey bar on the Upper West Side, I highly recommend this place. They are known for their Bacon Manhattan. It is made with Bacon infused Buffalo Trace, Sweet Vermouth, and bitters. Oof, I couldn't do it. Too strong for me. Those boys are pretty bad ass.

I think the best of the night was having my close friends around me and man friend. It was a nice glimpse into what life would be like if I lived in NYC, having a night out with everyone. 

Laur Laur, Man Man, and I.

One thing I really like about Mr. Graber is he can make a bad ass breakfast. The next morning Jordan and I were treated to Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, and I helped make Sweet Potato hash browns. Stupid good.

Bryan's breakfast in progress.

The one event I was looking forward to all weekend was riding the Ferry and taking a trip to the Brooklyn Flea Market. Not only was the weather perfect, but the Flea was so easy to get to via East River Ferry. The Flea market had everything from memorabilia, maps, furniture, vintage clothing, postcards, and more! Not to mention the incredible food trucks there.

However, the best find all weekend was back in Manhattan. We found a pizza place that was named "NY Best place for Cheap Eats" by New York Magazine. $0.99 Cent Fresh Pizza is on 43rd and Lex and has delicious thin crust pizza, and not to mention one of the best deals in NYC!

Yet another wonderful trip to the Big Apple, and I cannot wait to go back for Halloween!

Catherine

Ne Me Quitte Pas by Nina Simone

Do not leave me now
We must just forget
Yes, we can forget
All that’s flown beyond
Let’s forget the time
The misunderstands
And the wasted time
To find out how
To forget these hours
Which sometimes kill
The blows of why,
A heart full of joy.
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now

I offer you
Pearls of rain
Coming from the lands
Where it never rains
I will cross the world
Till after my death
To cover your bosom
With gold and light
I will make a kingdom
where love will be king
Where love will be the law
Where you will be queen
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now

Do not leave me now,
Will invent for you
The insane words
That you’ll understand
And I will tell you
Of these lovers who
Were seen twice
With their hearts in blaze
I will say in detail
The story of this king
Dead, from having not
Encountered you.
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now

One often recalls
Flames light anew
From an old volcano
Thought to be too old.
It appears that
The scorched fields
Can give more corn
Than the best of springs.
And when evening comes
In this blazing sky
The red and the night
Marry nevermore.
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now

Do not leave me now
I will cry no more 
I will talk no more 
Will hide somehow
Just to look at you
Dance and smile
And to hear you
Sing and then laugh
Let me be for you
The shadow of your shadow
The shadow of your hand
The shadow of your dog
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now
Do not leave me now

Cruton's Philly Wedding

This past weekend my wonderful friend Danielle got married to her fiancee Bradley at the Downtown Club in Philadelphia. This wedding venue was perfect, and Danielle looked gorgeous. I have never seen her happier. :) See some pictures from the night below.

My best friends Christina and Neyha

This band was amazing!

 The married couple before the toasts

Christina and Jack

All the married ladies and me.

 Our incredible menu.

Pumpkin Beer Galore

I am a connoisseur of three things: French Onion Soup, Grilled Cheese, and Pumpkin Beer. So needless to say I was very excited when I saw today's BuzzFeed on Pumpkin Beers:

10 Delicious Pumpkin Beers You Have to Try

50 Shades of Grey SNL Skit

YESSSSS. I love you Christian Grey.

Song of the Day : Angel by DMB

Song of the Day: Angel by Dave Matthews Band.

Bon Voyage,
Catherine

Song of the Day - Adele's I Found A Boy

Song of the Day : Adele's I Found A Boy.

Bucket List for Fall 2013

I love NYC in the fall. There are so many amazing things to do. I created a little bucket list for myself and the man friend of things I love to do in New York and new adventures I would love to have.

1.) Saturday Night Live - I have always wanted to go see a taping of SNL. Tickets are free and all you have to do is wait in line at 7am the day of the taping. I was thinking October 19 would be a good day to go. However I can't see who the host is yet. You can check daily here to see who is coming next: Fall 2013 Hosts.

2.) Now the one thing I will give NYC is they know how to do chocolate. Philly doesn't have a single chocolate "bar" and New York has three that I have been frequent patron at. My favorites are the following:

• Marie Belle - Located down on Broome Street, this place is adorable and plays movies about France and Chocolate. I love their sipping hot chocolate.
• Charbonnel et Walker - On the 8th Floor of Saks Fifth Avenue, right near the Prada and Jimmy Choo shoes, there is a little chocolate cafe called Charbonnel et Walker. What makes this place so great is you sit down at a conveyor belt and as chocolate treats pass you by you just pick one out and add it to your tab. Also there is a fondue fountain that you can fill your bowl with and ask the bartender for fresh fruit.
• Henri Bendel, 3rd Floor - A little bit up higher on 5th Ave you will find Henri Bendel's Snack Bar. This place is more for special occasions and if you really want to indulge. You can see the menu here.

3.) Light a candle at St. Patrick's Cathedral. I have a few traditions when I go to New York: try to hold my breath going through the tunnel, use the bathroom at the Marriott Marquis, stop by a Duane Reade at least once, but the only I always try to do if I am in the area is to go light a candle at St. Pat's and say a quick prayer.

4.) New York is the inspiration for so many of my favorite movies and TV Shows: Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, You've Got Mail, Big Business, Home Alone 2 plus so many more. I have always wanted to take a fun New York City Movie and TV Bus Tour. How fun would that be?!

5.) Splurge on one good dinner! Thanks to Open Table I have been racking up my points and saving for a gift certificate to use for a nice dinner out. Just to make your mouth water and tease you a bit, here are some of my favorite restaurants in New York.

Remi - Fun fact about this restaurant, Carrie catches Big here on a date with another woman!

Russian Tea Room - My mom took me here after an audition once for lunch and it was amazing. We did the $40 Business Lunch special which was a steal at the RTR, and unbelievably delicious.

Isabella's - Ugh this restaurant is so beautiful and they have this amazing "Chocolate bag" dessert that holds beautiful fresh berries. *Note this photo was taken when I turned 21 so I may have had a Cosmo and a glass of Champagne at this point. #strug

6.) See a performance at the American Ballet Theatre. My favorite dancer is Gillian Muprhy. She makes being en pointe seem so easy and effortless that anyone can do it. I have been dying to go see her dance because I am sure she is breathtaking in performance.

7.) I know it seems very touristy and so cliche, but before it gets cold out I have always wanted to take a River Cruise around the island of New York.  I think its something that everyone needs to do at least once. Because after all there is nothing like Autumn in the Big Apple.

Xoxo,

Catherine

In My Own Little Corner

I am in love with my one of my students Stephen and the gift that he gave me today. You don't understand how I have been lonnnnnggginnnggg to see this show. And although it won't be the same as being there in the flesh, it is still an amazing thing to watch.


Xoxo,
Catherine

New York Weekend Adventure

Hello world!

I had such an amazing weekend in NYC. I got to kick it off with the man friend and his wonderful family. They are hilarious and we had a delicious dinner in Queens at Antika Pizza. The food was delicious and we all split an amazing thin crust pizza. After his family left for the weekend, we met up with my college buddies Jordan, Jackie, Tina, and Amanda. Ugh the friendship was much needed and we had delicious drinks at Sweet Afton. Haha it was like the NYC version of my Philly favorite Tria. Best part of the day had to be when Bryan received his Musician Union card in the mail. Well that, or when his mom and I drank several glasses of wine together.

After a wonderful breakfast of pumpkin coffee and pancakes, Bryan and I met up with Amanda and headed to the Broadway Flea Market. Not gonna lie I was kind of disappointed this year! Now you have to understand, I am a Broadway Flea Market connoisseur. There weren't any items that really grabbed at me this year! I did get a Bye Bye Birdie water bottle, a 2012-2013 Broadway Season Candle, a Follies beer glass, and a Phantom production photo of my friend Jennifer. Also, the crowd was insane. I try to go every year, if not every other year and you could barely move through the people. I have never experienced that kind of high volume before at the BFM.

However it was wonderful to spend the day with friends that I haven't seen in a long time. Especially Laur Laur and Man Man. I miss my girls a lot, and its so wonderful to know I will be seeing them a lot more in Astoria.

I cannot wait to get my ass back up to NYC again soon. Autumn in New York, there is nothing like it.

Xoxo,

Catherine

Lovely Fall Weekend in Philly

I have to say I had a great weekend in the beautiful City of Brotherly Love. Fall is definitely favorite season, and the weather this weekend did NOT dissapoint. I was so lucky to get a surprise visit from the man friend and enjoyed a lovely Saturday with him. We walked up to Rittenhouse where I introduced him to one of my favorite spots DiBruno Brothers. Luckily we only had lunch, and did not go shopping in there. Ugh I could do a lot of damage in that store.

He left to go to play for Les Miserables (Click to hear him rock out One Day More), and I left to go surprise my friend Danielle for her bachelorette party. Danielle and I hav been friends since we were 7 years old, and I would not miss this party for the world! Danielle's sister Lea planned a great night of pole dancing and drinks with her cousins Kristen and Noelle. Danielle was completely surprised, and let me tell you she rocked that pole at Awakenings Pole Fitness. I had such an amazing time but let me tell you I am so sore today! Our instructor was Heather, and damn she was ripped. I would totally go again, and you wouldn't believe how much of a work out it is! Check out my photo below!

After a great dinner at Smokin Betty's, we headed home. Sundays are my "catch up"days. I love food shopping and cooking for the week, and getting my laundry done. So exciting I know. Haha. I made the Giada de Laurentiis Artichoke Soup and it came out delicious! All in all, a great weekend, and I cannot wait 7 more days until Broadway Flea Market!

Xoxo,
Catherine

She's a Balance Beam

Perfect fairy tale song for the day. Skip to 1:17 haha. Balance Beam by Blue October



1.) You gotta take it kind of slowly

2.) You have to hurry up and make your move

3.) You have to tell her that she's pretty

4.) You have to be the perfect gentleman, shake the walls yea you have to make them bend.

You got to show her that she's a balance beam and I keep falling around this fairytale.

Happy 12th Birthday Matthew! #neverforget

Today is always such a weird day for me. So many sad photos of the towers falling down, families grieving, the iconic firefighters raising the American flag at ground zero, etc. However today is a day of joy and happiness because my brother Matthew was born on September 11, 2001.

My parents had a difficult time having children, and after my sister and I they figured they were done. However a miracle happened and my mom became pregnant with a boy! Now you have to understand how elated my dad was. He was surrounded by girls: my mom, my sister Christina, our dog Hannah and myself. We were so excited that a boy was coming into our life, and we believed he was a "gift from God". Which was why we named him Matthew.

I remember September 10 was a Monday, and my mom was going into the hospital on Tuesday for her C-Section. I literally couldn't pay attention in school all morning that sunny September 11. When was I going to get a call that my baby brother was here!? Then something strange in school happened, every class was silent and something shifted in the air. I was in Mr. Rhoads Honors Social Studies class when we were told the first plane hit. I will never forget watching him slink into his chair and start to choke up. We just sat there in silence until the bell rang for our next class.

All day I watched girls cry because their dads commuted to NYC and nobody could get through on their phones. Our school was on lock down and no one was allowed to leave. It took forever for me to finally get in touch with my mom. She said Matthew was born and he was very healthy and perfect. I couldn't wait to get home so I could finally meet him.

The instant I saw Matthew I cried (Ugh I always cry in emotional situations so this is not a shocker.) He was so wonderful, and he held my hand right away. He never cried, and always slept or smiled in my arms. I totally sang "I'd Give My Life For You" from one of my top 5 favorite musicals, Miss Saigon. #musicaltheatrenerd and my sister made fun of me all the time.

Now that he is 12, I think he is starting to realize how special he is and what this day means to a lot of people. Now my brother says some pretty hilarious things, and I think he is the coolest kid I know, but I'll never forget when we took him to see St. Paul's Church in 2009. The church was unharmed during the terrorist attacks, and many victims were brought there for shelter and aide. When we were in the graveyard I took this photo, and he asked me "Why did God want a bad thing to happen on my birthday?" Naturally I choked up and told him, "Well a lot of people died on your birthday but he wanted to give you to our family, and make sure something good happened that day."