Today is my birthday. I am thirty-nine. I am utterly, genuinely, totally happy to be my age.
My husband gifted me this necklace for my birthday - with the kiddos names on the front and ours on the reverse. (in all honesty I kinda *guided* him to the website and *suggested* this design but he loved it and he paid - and how else is a birthday girl going to get what she really wants...)
This is what I saw when I woke up this morning.
Then I fried up latkes for breakfast while the kiddos made me cards and sang Happy Birthday.
I took the above photo because the first three batches were gobbled up so quickly that I did not think I would get to snap this picture of the latkes on the table. Hungry kiddos who enjoy their meals make this mama so very happy.
The kiddos helped me bake a yummy birthday cake.
And blow out the candle. But not to worry because all my wishes are coming true...
I have an amazing husband who loves me a bunch (and who celebrated a birthday on Thursday but I was too busy to blog) and is a super dad to...
our three kiddos...
who make me the proudest mama each and every day.
My pets teach me so very much. Watching Sally savor fresh snow reminds me of the joy that the simplest of pleasures can bring.
I have learned and grown so much this past year.
I have taken the time to stop and pay attention to the little things - each and every day.
I learned to make time for playing with my family - even when the house is not clean and laundry needs folding.
I am truly grateful for my family, my friends, and this little space of mine - and all of you who visit and share and inspire.
Thank you. These are for you.
Happy Birthday to you! What a lovely day you had, and you are quite smart to point your husband in the right direction.
It seems like you had a very productive year in the lesson learning department. it's an amazing thing to truly be thankful and happy with what you have, isn't it?
this post made me smile. what a beautiful day.
Posted by: Sandy | December 20, 2009 at 08:58 PM
happiest of birthdays!!! xo
Posted by: kendall micayla | December 20, 2009 at 10:07 PM
what a great post! makes me smile all the way through. love the necklace, sent a link to my hubby, since he is always looking for ideas.
Posted by: darlene | December 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Happy Birthday Larissa -- It sounds like you are well-loved by your family and isn't that the best gift of all? And the latkes look delicious. The cake does too -- but I'm so stuffed with sweets right now, that I'm not going to even look to closely at that picture! Have a great week.
Posted by: Jodi | December 21, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Happy birthday, Larissa! It sounds like you had a wonderful day, and with everything you've learned this past year, you are also having a wonderful life! And the latkes look delicious, too. I love the necklace, and I love that you "pointed" your hubby in the right direction--how else will they know what we want?
Enjoy the next year.
Posted by: Meg Evans | December 21, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Happy Birthday dear friend....I'm so glad you had a wonderful day. I was thinking of you. Your necklace is beautiful, such a treasure. I'm glad you got the snow you've been wanting. Keep enjoying each and every moment.
Posted by: Lisa Q | December 21, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Happy Birthday and what a lovely post. Your necklace is beautiful, I love the simplicity of it. Steph
Posted by: Stephanie | December 21, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Happy Birthday! It looks like you're having a very special day :).
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | December 21, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Happy Belated Larissa...
beautiful necklace...
and the flowers...thank you...
happy holidays.
Posted by: theresa/ t does wool | December 21, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Happy birthday Larissa!! I love the guided hand tip. Maybe I should start helping my husband that way too ;o)
Posted by: Imene | December 21, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Happy, Happy (belated) Birthday, Larissa! I'm sorry that I didn't get to this space sooner :-(
It sure sounds to me that you've got it right. Not only are you a blessed woman, but you're fully aware and enjoying it. All the best to you!!
Posted by: beki | December 22, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Love the necklace. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Shelly | December 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Sounds like such a sweet birthday! And so much to be grateful for, you remind me to slow down and pay attention to the beauty all around. I love your necklace! I love necklaces in general so think this makes such a special gift!
Happy Birthday!
Suzy
Posted by: Hip Mountain Mama | December 22, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Happy belated birthday L! I am glad you had wonderful moments with your family.
enjoy!
Posted by: lucy | December 22, 2009 at 08:57 PM
Happy Birthday! You are truly blessed.
Posted by: AJ | December 22, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Happy birthday to you both!
Posted by: Karen | December 23, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Happy belated birthday! It sounds like a perfect day from start to finish.
Your chocolate cake looks highly delicious ~ but I see only one candle ~ Steve tries to get away with that too!
Posted by: MrPuffy | December 23, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Looks and sounds like it was a wonderful celebration.
Your necklace is perfect!! I love the circle design.
Blessing to you my dear friend!
Posted by: kristyn | December 23, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Happy belated birthday! Looks as if you had a wonderful day!
Posted by: jane | December 28, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Happy Belated Birthday! :) Love your necklaace.
Posted by: mary | December 30, 2009 at 08:58 AM
happy happy birthday, larissa!
to you, i send warmest wishes for happy and most lovely days ahead.
xoxo
Posted by: JCasa | January 03, 2010 at 01:06 PM