celebrating forty-six.
I turned forty-six yesterday! It was a wonderful day, full of celebration, friendship, & laughter. In honor of both my birthday and my OLW, here are 10 (b/c 4 + 6) people, experiences, and things that I plan to celebrate this year…
- Dan. Sometimes I'm sad that I missed out on so many years with him…and then I remember that we have so many years ahead of us.
- The Bigs. My baby girl will be 25 years old this year…how did that happen? I really do celebrate the fact that she still calls her Mom pretty regularly. And Mister Mister certainly keeps us hopping with medical challenges…but aside from that, he's just a super interesting & creative guy.
- The Littles. McCartney is learning about a million new things every day, and that is worth celebrating! We love crafting together, and I hope that we'll celebrate a few roller coaster rides this year. Wilder Our can be a handful, AND he has the best laugh ever. He is learning & growing, and is so full of energy. I love when he gives me a kiss attack and says "you my best fwiend, Tweena!"
- Our far-away family. Our sets of parents, my brother, Aunt Betty Jo, and a variety of Aunts, Uncles, cousins…looking forward to celebrating the love that brings us together, despite the distance.
- Getting hitched! We're planning a very small wedding in Hawaii in May…and then all the parties when we're back on the mainland.
- Coffee, wine, brunch, etc. All the coffee. I'm looking forward to the return of coffee dates at Scout…especially with Dan, and with Mary Beth. Evenings hanging out with Dan & a bottle of wine. Brunch at The Spot is always a win.
- Friendships. I seriously have the best tribe ever. I'm looking for more ways to celebrate them in the coming year.
- Our neighborhood. I've missed a few Lake Ladies get-togethers due to travel, so I'm really looking forward to reconnecting in the new year. We made great use of the park & the bike path last summer, and I'm looking forward to even more outdoor fun this summer.
- Travel. As I type this, we're finishing up packing for a trip to the Dominican. Exploring & adventuring is my favorite.
- Creating a life that I love. That is definitely worth celebrating.
One Comment
Kirsten J
Happy belated birthday! You seem so very centered to me….I thank you for sharing your perspective 🙂