Day 359 - My Birthday!

It's my birthday. Today. Yay! Ok. Sometimes, not so yay. I'm not liking the year I've turned. I am soooo into my forties now and it's feeling old. And I'm taking stock in my life and I'm wondering if I've accomplished enough. But then I think, "Hey! It's my birthday today!" and I forget how old I am and how my bucket list is still so very long. I just think about today and smile. I'm happy. I've got three wonderful kids and a husband who loves me. And it's my birthday! There's certainly joy in that!

Day 263 - Birthdays

Some good friends of ours invited us over for a mini-celebration for their daughter's birthday. It reminded me of how much I adore celebrating birthdays. And who wouldn't? Honoring the amazing day you were born. Just perfect. A little cake. A little ice cream. A few gifts to remind you that you are loved and appreciated. Happy Birthday, sweet girl! And joy to every other birthday girl and boy out there!

Day 225 - Birthdays

I love birthday celebrations. I am prayerfully thankful each day for all the people in my life. But I just love it that we set aside a special time to acknowledge our birth. And today is my husband's birthday. I am so thankful for his mom and dad, bringing him into the world and caring for him until he could find me. I am thankful that we found each other and created the beautiful family we have. I am thankful. I am happy. I am joy because of him.