Snapshots of my 35th Birthday

This past Thursday I turned 35. My daughter says I'm old now. Some days I agree with her and some days I feel like my life is just beginning.


Every day I know I am blessed.

I woke up Thursday morning to an array of small gifts and coupons for bigger gifts. My kids and husband gave me birthday cards that made me cry, but the Dove dark chocolate made it all better.

I received tons of birthday texts, e-mails, phone calls, and messages on Facebook. I felt very loved this year. (Not that I don't ever feel loved, but I must admit that I enjoy a little extra attention on my birthday. I mean, who doesn't?)

My daughter bought me this gift, and I have to tell you the story behind it. Because she is a few inches taller than me, when she hugs me she pats my head and says, "I love you little mommy." She thinks it's funny.


So she gave me this Willow Tree Figurine. I should obviously be the taller one and she the shorter one, but she quickly pointed out when I opened it that she was the taller one. She said, "See, I'm patting you on the head and saying 'I love you little mommy'".


The caption that goes with this one says, "Close to me: Apart or together, always close to me." Have I mentioned that I'm gonna miss that girl when she's gone to college?

I also received these gorgeous flowers from my friend Amanda who is performing right now in Singing in the Rain. Talk about a very nice surprise!

I know you've been wondering about those earrings, so here ya go. I had so much fun at the show that I totally forgot that I even had them on! My brother was amazing (as was the rest of the band), and it was an honor to get to see him perform live. I wish I could do so more often.



It was a wonderful birthday, and I am so thankful for my family and friends. I can't imagine my life without any of them!