This Girl Is Happy

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This gal that is writing this to you here, now, has a birthday today. It took her a bit by surprise. For, you see, January is a very busy month in this house. So many, many (other beautiful) birthdays to celebrate, not to mention anniversaries and momentous gatherings with loved ones and friends for football watching and Valentine's Day preparation. It isn't difficult for my birthday to slip by in a whisper. Unnoticed.

Except, it  never does go unnoticed by my sweet family. They are happy to remind me that today is my special day. That today I am 28. That today I am grateful. I am happy. I am remembered. I am loved.

So, with a bit of a spring in my step I am off to celebrate my birthday like any proper person, or at least, proper 2-year old (as those who are 2 in this house would); with a breakfast of pancakes.

Wishing all of you a blissful Monday.

This Moment: Birthday Pancakes

{this moment} inspired by SouleMama - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. 

Celebrating 2

Today is a certain little one's birthday, so we are off celebrating, flying kites, eating pancakes and just having a jolly time together.

To celebrate I created a little photo/word montage to honor those things that this little guys just loves, loves, LOVES at the dawn of this new age. Just a simple way to remind me later what brought my boy joy during his second year of life.

Solo Aqui::Fullness

This past week was busy and full. Full bellies, full house, and days filled with friends and family. We all gathered from near and far to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the festivities just continued on into the weekend!

 

We celebrated with sisters, and aunts, and significant others.

We hiked in the sun and cooked in the rain (there was lot's of rain!)

Did I mention that we ate? And ate, and ATE! There was lot's of food to be had. Oh what a delicious week. So much lovely time with people who are near and dear to our hearts. 

Wishing you friends a happy and full rest of your week!

Today I am 27

Today at approximately 11:45 PM EST (because I was born on the East Coast), or 8:45 PM PST (because I live on the west coast now), I will turn another year older. 27 to be exact. Another long journey around the sun over and done. It's been quite a year and it's hard to believe this time last year my wee one had only been 2 weeks old. No wonder I can barely remember what I did last year to celebrate. Probably just slept.

This year this day of celebration will be spent curled up in the house avoiding the rain and wet outside. Perhaps I will select a new book, or perhaps I may venture out for a yummy lunch. Other than that, not going to be up to much, although I do hear there is rumor of a lovely husband planning to make a delicious devils food cake and a scrumptious dinner too. 

Perhaps I will share a few recipes from our celebrations later. Until then, wishing everyone a jolly and lovely Sunday!

XOXO,

Julia