Early Celebration of 34

My boys threw me a little birthday party this afternoon, a day early, so Alex could be part of the celebration. *Tomorrow, Isaac and I head up to Vancouver for the day and then get to spend the night at Auberge.* Alex even changed his shirt into something "a little more handsome". My heart melted when I saw the crooked button job. After a combination serenade of daddy singing 'happy birthday' and Alex playing the tune on his new whistle from Grandma and Grandpa, Alex and I made a joint wish and blew out my candles. Alex gave me the most beautiful little glass "honey bird" ornament as he knows I have a special place in my heart for our dear "honey bird" friends. From daddy, a Ripstick! It's almost embarrassing to admit how excited I was when I opened it up, I mean I am turning 34. I don't think I've ever really gotten over the little bit of jealously I felt when Alex got a skateboard for Christmas and Santa didn't deliver on my own board request. ;) Now we both can enjoy our rides! We then spent the next half hour ripping around the neighborhood on my new toy. I'm so thankful for my boys and their thoughtful gifts.

As for the rest of my day, I spent my final hours as a 33 year old getting in a killer workout this morning, a cleansing Yoga session to follow and then spent the rest of the early afternoon deep cleaning the entire house. It felt good to end this year with a little power cleaning of the mind, body and home.

A good friend of mine in college introduced the idea of “reflection" on your birthday. Taking time to really look at your life up until this point. Celebrating the good, recognizing the bad, accepting and mourning the losses. . . really meditating on your journey thus far. This year, I got started a day early, spent a lot of time in my head today, and found myself with an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for everything I have in my life. This year has been riddled with trials and tribulations (as every year is) but I’m still alive and well and find myself surrounded by an amazing group of people, both family and friends, that I get to enter into the next year of my life with. I chalk that up to a big WIN.

Looking forward to spending some quality time with just my husband tomorrow as we travel up to Vancouver, B.C. for a day of shopping, eating, drinking, and celebrating and then an overnight at the beautiful Auberge hotel!