Today IS my birthday, but this post is not really about me.

It’s more about celebrating all the wonderful people that made this day so incredibly special!!!

I have to start with yesterday, then move into today.

Yesterday, I felt like I needed toothpicks to keep my eyes open.  One sweet employee texted me as I drove the kids to daycare.  “What can I get you from Starbucks this morning?”  I told her she was a dream come true.  HA!

Then I took another employee out to lunch because tomorrow is her birthday {Happy Birthday, Kristin!!!}.  And she doesn’t work on her birthday, just like I don’t work on my birthday! As we walked back into our office area I was met with almost all of my employees and several others from different departments, popping balloons {filled with confetti!} yelling “Surprise! Happy Birthday!!” and then they sang!  It was pretty much the greatest!!

THEN, I walked to the back of the room and saw flowers, treats of all kinds and and a beautifully made cake by my sweet friend Aimée {→who does have her own baking business!!←}.

Balloons were everywhere, y’all! Even one in my seat!

I got some pretty great gifts from some pretty amazing people too.  A gift card to one of my favorite plant nurseries in town…another to Magnolia Market {hey Chip and Joanna Gaines!!}.  I was overwhelmed by sweet and kind words from many who signed a birthday card for me.

Then today…the best day.

Don’t you think birthdays are the best?!

I don’t work on my birthday.  Like, ever.  My dad didn’t work on his birthday when I was growing up and so it’s a thing for me now…to take my birthday off and enjoy doing things I like to do.

I slept in til 6:45 this morning!  Our kids were so sweet…Reynolds brought me my present and exclaimed, “Mommy!  This is yours!!”

He’s been telling me happy birthday all week.

 

Andrew and the kids left @ 7:30 this morning.  I got on the treadmill, read my bible study on SRT, checked the great book of faces, where I saw so many sweet wishes from all kinds of friends!

At 10 I left our house and went to Starbucks, where I got my “birthday reward” drink!  I ordered a grande and the young man said “Hey, it’s your birthday.  Why not make it a venti?!”  Well, why not?!  So I did!

So with my venti in my hand I went to World Market and Target.  I picked up a few necessities and then a few sursies and Valentine’s gifts.

Lunch with the hubs at a great spot called Blue Marlin…yum.  When we pulled into our parking spot, we had a 30-minute meter.  I put my birthday party hat on the dashboard and said, “Maybe they’ll see this and know today is my birthday {smiley face}”. We didn’t get a ticket!!

After lunch, I had an eye doctor appointment!  Ha!  Someone asked me why on earth I would do that on my birthday.  I’m not really sure, but I did and it actually went really well.  I request that they not dialate my eyes…

When I got home this afternoon there was a box on the porch.  My husband is amazing.  He orders flowers from Pro Flowers and I’m telling y’all…they are the BEST flowers you will ever get anywhere.  They are packaged with love and care and they look amazing for DAYS.

My precious neighbor surprised me this afternoon with a beautiful bouquet of calla lilies {favorite flower} and a sweet gift.
Supper was nothing special {we’re going out this weekend with friends!} but I got a very sweet treat from my favorites.

This heart-breaker is also known as a cupcake monster.  Reynolds BLEW OUT my birthday candle, y’all!  I looked at him like he must be crazy and said, “YOU stole my wish!!!”  He did not understand.  Andrew re-lit the candle and the second time, we counted to three before we blew it out together.  The kid has to learn he can’t steal other people’s wishes on THEIR birthday!!

Tonight I am one humbled, blessed and thankful girl for all the friends who have messaged, texted, written on any wall I have {Instagram/Facebook!}, called, etc. and celebrated this day with me.

It’s been a ton of fun.  I just hope I can return the favor when it’s everyone else’s birthday!!

From the depths of my heart I thank you all.  Can’t wait until next year!

Much love – m