Happy Birthday To Me!

Don't give me any grief about the size of the picture. It's my birthday---and I can post tiny pictures if I want to. Thanks grandma for posting this on Facebook...so that I could steal it for my blog! It's official. My last day of 33 was yesterday. And today...well, you know how to count. I have received the most birthday wishes ever this year. I credit technology...and sympathy. Facebook makes it so easy for all your friends---past and present alike---to wish you joy and happiness on your special day. I LOVE IT. That's the technology part. The sympathy part is twofold. One: I think some are taking pity on me because Isom (for the second year in a row) is traveling for work on my birthday. That's okay. Really. It works out. Everyone seems to be going above and beyond...and I'll take it! Two: I'm officially in my mid-thirties...
I don't have any sage wisdom or advice. I have had what is quickly turning into a fabulous birthday week. It might be hard to top next year. Speaking of years, 33 was...well, a lot happened. In the past year, I quit my job, started this blog, started baking, continued walking, began working in Gabe's classroom, read and re-read the Twilight series, ate more cupcakes than any one person should ever be allowed to consume, began planning a ten year wedding anniversary party, dyed my hair purple and red, saw Eddie Vedder in concert (and backstage), took my first trip to Japan, visited Washington twice, camped, explored Maui with the boys, and discovered I have a totally great life. Thirty-three rocked. Top that thirty-four.

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Anonymous said…
happy birthday! see my blog
February 10, 2010 at 6:12 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday! No sympathy here....just warm wishes :) Love, Lena
February 10, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Larisa said…
Thanks for the birthday wishes you two! And Danielle, what a lovely post on your blog. Lena, since you are busy posting on the blog, I guess that means no baby Ali on my birthday?! Darn. Now I'm rooting for Valentine's Day.
February 11, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Isom said…
Happy birthday, you sure are the cutest. I love you.
February 11, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Larisa said…
Now or in that old picture Isom?
February 11, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Anonymous said…
I swear, you two should have a reality show! Love, Lena

P.S. Yeah, no baby yet....V-day would be nice!
February 13, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Don't you have any producer friends Lena?! Let's get the show on the road before I get any older. Nobody likes an OLD reality star.
February 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM

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