I did it...I survived my 40th birthday. It came and went and I'm still here. Thanks to my wonderful husband, it was a great day. He kept me in the dark about what we were going to do that night. The only detail he gave me was, "pack a bag". The day started out signing Jake up for his very first year of T-Ball. I think we were more excited than he was. So, I am going to be the Team Mom, Deon will be a coach and Pa is going to be the manager. It's a family thang. After sign-ups, we went to breakfast. The kids went to Coco & Pa's for the night and we went to.........Sandia Casino. Once we got on the road, Deon kept saying we were going to Santa Fe. Then we got closer to Sandia and he made the turn off and said, ok...we're going to Sandia. Which was fine with me...I love it there! When we got to the room, he had a bottle of champagne waiting and a gift card for a massage the next morning. He told me we had dinner reservations and when we got up to the restaurant our friends, Charlotte & Damien were there, ready to join us. That was a nice surprise. We had a delicious dinner, yummy wine (J.Lohr-Paso Robles, you should try it sometime...so good) and lots of laughs. We all met up with Deon's cousin, Nicole and her boyfriend in the casino and had some drinks and people watched and laughed some more. It was a great night. The next morning, Deon and I both got a massage...it was amazing. You know, it's so true about the whole age thing...it's just a number. And, with a life as completely blessed as mine...I have no reason to worry. My husband LOVES me and does EVERYTHING he can to make me happy. GOD must really love me. I get to stay home with my kids. I get to live in a nice house, drive a nice car and I always have lots of love from my family & friends. Now, that's blessed. Thank you Deon, I am so lucky that you're my husband & best friend forever. I love you.  |
| Gettin' ready to celebrate! |
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| Love Deon's smile in this picture...it's so rare that he smiles, poses or even wants to take a picture. Completely opposite of me and the kids. |
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| The view from our room. We had a suite on the 8th floor. |
And....this is what I got to come home to...these two sweet faces...both of whom, missed me a lot! On our way home, Jake said, "Mom, I love you". And Sophie wouldn't stop hugging me.
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| Sophie is too much...she found this hat in Jake's room and tried it on. I tried to fix it for her...but she wanted to wear it her way. I must share this beautiful sentiment I received from one of my dearest friends & Comadre Clara. She is always filled with so much love and positivity, she's a perfect example of a good wife, mother and friend. And, when I need some advise, direction or just some good old girl talk...she knows EXACTLY what to say. Happy 40th to you Clara. Love you Comadre! "HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY!!!!! YOU ARE SO BLESSED THAT YOU ARE 40, FULL OF LOVE, YOU HAVE A HUSBAND AND CHILDREN. HOW GRATEFUL YOU MUST BE TO GOD THAT HE HAS ALLOWED YOU TO LIVE A COMPLETE LIFE UP TO THIS DATE. YOU COULD NEVER EVER ASK FOR ANYTHING ELSE. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ALONE AT HOME WITHOUT FAMILY THAT WE BOTH KNOW. THAT WAS NOT THE LIFE WE WANTED AND SO GOD ANSWERED OUR PRAYERS. HE HAS NEVER ABANDONED YOU AND HE NEVER WILL. I AM SO PROUD TO SAY I AM GOING TO BE 40 BECAUSE LOOK AT MY LIFE AND LOOK AT YOURS. YOU HAVE A HOUSE TO LIVE IN, YOU GET TO STAY HOME AND YOU ARE HAPPILY MARRIED. WOW!!!!!! HAVE A BLESSED DAY FILLED WITH LOVE AND THE HOLY SPIRIT." Then there's Melissa, a very special friend/sister in my life...who's always there at the other end of the phone. She's a fellow Stay-at-Home Mom...so most of the time she knows exactly what I'm saying, feeling and going through. She also wrote the most beautiful words for my birthday and I would like to share them too. Love you Melissa "Oh girl...number, number, number!! God has truly Blessed every part of who are and what you are a part of :) I love all your reflections and your inner ability to truly see what really matters. Yes, I would say you and God have a hand holding relationship because you took it there :) I love how you inspire all those around you, bring life with your smile and share your love. Your (#) of years have been and continue to be so beautiful...you are such an amazing wife, mom and sister...I cherish all the laughter, the tears, the memories and the dreams. Happy Birthday to one of THE finest women I have been honored to pray with. I love you girl...40 and beyond fab :)" And, now we our looking forward to our 7th wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day! Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.  |
