Another year older.

Whew... guess I got some catching up to do?? 

Well I had a birthday

Yep, I'm the big 2-3. 

Ha!! I know I'm like disgustingly young. I honestly have a hard time believing I'm that young. I feel like I'm 30!!! I got to thinkin about it the other day and I told Nat I can't wait to be 30.... cuz then I'll feel like I actually fit my age.

 Married, with 3 kids in school. Yep, bring on  30. 

 This first year in NM and having to spend all these "firsts"(b-days and holidays) away from our family's is always in the back of my mind on a special day that we usually would be spending with them so I was bummed about that....  Plus Nat wasn't able to take that day off so it was like any 'ol day. Madelynn, now understanding birthdays and how fun and exciting they are, made me feel extra special that day. :) 


Nat did get up and make breakfast for me. My favorite!!! Then he surprised me with a little candle in the english muffin. ;) He's cute like that. 

He did everything for me when he was home. It was a nice morning if I do say so myself... he even made our bed... which is kinda  REALLY a big deal. Nat doesn't believe in making beds... I know, INSANE! I'm like a -roll outta bed and make it- type of girl. I can't stand to walk by my room and see an unmade bed. Nat thinks... --eh, I'll be sleepin in it tonight... why waste the time making it??? So ya, it really IS a big deal.

BUT................. then the day got better!!!!!

He told me he had a surprise for me later when he got home from work. I figured, maybe just dinner out.... or a picnic. Something small and fun that I would still love. So I waited and waited for him to get home. Then he knocked on the door..... which is not un -common, as I always have the door locked when Im home alone, and he never brings his keys to unlock the door. Then I opened the door and saw..............

My mom, sister and nephew. 

I was COMPLETELY shocked and speechless. 

It was a great, fun little birthday surprise!! We enjoyed a nice weekend with them!!!

This week,  Nat is taking me on a surprise trip. I am beside myself excited to go on a little get away alone!!! Can't wait to see what he's got up his sleeve!!!

It was a very memorable birthday!!