So now I'm 31. Sharing a birthday with MLK has had its benefits over the years. Currently, it means my husband has a three-day weekend near my birthday or, in the case of this year, he was off on my actual birthday. It was a day full of celebration with my family and it was wonderful. As I reflect on my life, I feel overwhelmed with the amount of blessing that has been poured onto me. I am so thankful for my calling as a wife and stay-at-home mom. I am so thankful for my family and friends. I am so thankful for our church family and for God leading us there more than five years ago. I am so thankful for my relationship with the Lord. I could go on and on. My hope and prayer is that this attitude of thankfulness will continue beyond this day and will permeate everything I do--that when grumbling creeps in, I will be able to remember how incredibly blessed I am.
Below are some of my favorite from today.
Amelie helps me open my present while Violet holds onto my birthday bone--a special gift from my sweet Amelie.
Which one's Ben and which one's Jerry?
Amelie and I as we enjoy an
al fresco lunch in Annapolis--on MY birthday? Can't say that's ever happened before!
Violet got a kiss from Daddy during lunch.
Violet definitely enjoyed her first taste of ice cream--and she hasn't even turned one yet!
Amelie eating her first all-by-herself ice cream cone.
Grace, my treasured friend, giving me some garnet earrings.
Amelie helps me blow out my candle while Violet looks on--you're next sweet girl!
Amelie helps me open my present while Violet holds onto my birthday bone--a special gift from my sweet Amelie.
Which one's Ben and which one's Jerry?
Amelie and I as we enjoy an al fresco lunch in Annapolis--on MY birthday? Can't say that's ever happened before!
Violet got a kiss from Daddy during lunch.
Violet definitely enjoyed her first taste of ice cream--and she hasn't even turned one yet!
Amelie eating her first all-by-herself ice cream cone.
Grace, my treasured friend, giving me some garnet earrings.
Amelie helps me blow out my candle while Violet looks on--you're next sweet girl!
5 comments:
Happy (belated) Birthday Nancy....gee, it just seemed like we were celebrating your birthday a couple months ago....hmmmm....that's my lame excuse for forgetting anyway....:)Sounds like you had a great day!
Happy birthday sweet woman! I almost left you a comment yesterday after reading your blog. Especially in regards to the new birthday resolutions! I think you love having babies as much as I do... and I just need to tell you that it is such a treat to find a like-minded soul ;) I feel psycho about my feelings of already wanting another baby, although I think my husband might jump off a bridge if I vow to have another one this year.
Many blessings upon this next year of beautiful life! Reading your blog is always such an encouragement -- you need to know it. Thanks.
--ck
ps -- you will love Pandora. It's really fun! The more artists you suggest, the more you will hear recognizable music. But really, they do such a good job exposing you to new music! I love that aspect of it.
I have sent them an email suggesting that they put in "tags" to help with creating a kids station... Elizabeth Mitchell has some great music... there's tons out there... but no way to tag it!
OK, I'm rambling. Like you loads.
cK
happy belated birthday nancy! what i want to know is, what does one do with a birthday bone?... :)
Thanks, Tammy O! You tell that husband of yours the same from us! As for the birthday bone--it's NOT a dog toy, according to Amelie. It's for me and Violet to play together. Not sure what that means in terms of Amelie's opinion of her sister. Hmmm...
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