Boogers & Poo & EVERYTHING Blue: January 4th, 2011

Yesterday, I turned 28! I have to say it was the best Birthday I have ever had. I woke up on my normal routine to get my children off to school, but decided I was going to "dress up" today :) So, my children went ahead of me down the stairs and I followed behind soon after. I came to find a dozen beautiful hot pink roses, a card and a picture of me as a child on a pretty purple table cloth. My husband is awesome!! My boys, guided me into the kitchen, they were so proud....they layed out all of my coffee ingredients for me so that "mommy wouldn't have to". My boys are so thoughtful. I got them all ready and out the door for school, and some girls at school made me feel great by complimenting my "new outfit"...sometimes I get in a "momma rut" and forget to do the little things like dress up to make myself feel good. I came home after dropping them off, put Thatcher down for a morning nap and I spent some time with God in my devotionals and prayer and I recieved some very sweet Birthday texts and calls. My Gram called and asked if I was feeling better....She said I am coming to spend the day with you :) I was so excited, I had absolutely nothing planned and she had just given me time to look forward to. She came, we talked and she gave me something very special...her childhood bible...a gift from the heart is a gift treasured!!!! Oh how I LOVE it and will always hold it close to my heart. Her and my Grandpa also got me some mary kay and money...so I got some fabulous boots and some tights and a belt. Gram, Jack, Thatcher and I went to lunch and shopping. We came home and Gram and I had "our time", (I LOVE this time we get to talk) and we enjoyed each other. I picked the boys up from school and Ty surprised me with a beautiful card made especially by him! John brought home a yummy dinner and we had family over and a very great friend. My mom and Dad got me a dozen roses and some dansko shoes ( so comfortable, I LOVE them), My in laws got me a yankee gift card and my brother in laws got me starbucks gift cards and John's aunt Phyllis and uncle John got me a Birthday angel plaque and a Bookmark with scripture on it. I had the most delicious cookie cake, which I am snacking on now :) I had an amazing day!! But the best part of this day was to look around and see that all of these people LOVE me, and My great friend that came is a true friend whose relationship I value with my whole heart. There is nothing better in the world than to feel LOVED, this isn't a gift that can be bought, it isn't one that you can unwrap on occasions....It remains... exactly what it is ...hearts combined and LOVING one another completely. LOVE was the BEST part of my day!