9.25.2012

{45}

it's my birthday.
woohoo!
the girls have been doing so much rounding in school i am now fully aware that i am closer to 50 then 40! and as my good friend reminded me i have moved up to a whole new bracket on all public forms...the 45-60 box!!:)
but that's ok.
i am grabbing this new age bracket by the horns and holding on tight.
loaded with new ammo and a new determination to get and stay healthier then ever before.
45...bring it on!:)

my birthday began where all good birthdays shouldn't...the dmv!
yes i waited till the very last moment (i really just needed to get my hair colored first and they are closed on mondays!:)) but it was quick and rather painless and i like my photo. so maybe it's lucky to wait till the very last day who knows. i had to take several pictures of my previous drivers license and ask the sweet lady at the counter for a copy of it...i got my last drivers license right after we moved here and i was 8 months pregnant with janey. she loves to hear that story and of course being the sentimental sweetie that she is...she wanted to save it forever. a copy and a blurry photo will just have to do.





after a quick stop by the shoe place to pick up my new walking shoes (good healthy karma!) and a sprint through target, i was off to a field trip with janey. this seems strange but i never tire of the flood of memories that come back every time i step onto a big yellow school bus.


look at that sweet young teacher...i used to be that sweet young teacher....way younger then all of my parents...now i am that parent...way older then the sweet young teacher!!:) haha
janey and her sweet new best friend.
it's funny...this picture reminds me of me and my best friend lisa who was always (and still is) a foot or more shorter then me.


it was a fun trip.

we headed for haircuts and dance right after school.
and then came home for a yummy pizza dinner and presents.


i love how happy these girls are to give gifts.
they get so excited about picking out exactly the right present and are so giddy when you open it. dave and i both love to give gifts so i guess that's where they get it from.:)
i got some beautiful cards
wool socks
a new "ergonomically designed sore hip protecting" laundry basket
a yummy fall candle
a modern family-ish owl cookie jar and
janey picked out this cute little owl mommy and baby and the baby had blue eyes just like her...she was so proud of that!:)
(sorry i never opened your presents mom and dad...i just forgot...is it old age already?!:) i promise to face time you today when we open them!)

our pizza was delicious and our dove ice cream bars were too.
dave is making a special dinner over the weekend when things are a little less hectic and the girls are baking a cake. birthdays in the middle of an already full week can be tough.:)


but if you stick a candle in just about anything with chocolate and sing "happy birthday" all us girls are happy!

...sorry i put the camera on the wrong setting for dave and we have a bit of a blur...
 
i just love this little family of mine. and i am so grateful for the privilege of loving them every day. i was sad as i was writing this post that i never got a picture with dave...the man who makes it all possible! he took the day off so i could go on the field trip with janey and made this day so wonderful for me. you are the best and i love you baby.:)
 
thanks so much for all the cards, texts and phone calls.
i sure am surrounded by lots of love in this life!!
45 is going to be another great year...i just know it.
 
have a happy day,
cindy
 
 
 
 
 


12 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cindy!!!! I love that you had a special day with Janey! I know how you feel about the 'young teacher'. I feel the same way. Being around the girls teachers always makes me feel old. I remember when I was that 'young teacher' way younger than any of the parents that I'd never get old. I just couldn't see it! Those teachers seem so innocent to me. Anyway... glad that it was a happy day for you. Love the new laundry basket! :) And I love your young drivers liscense. So sweet. I try to think when I look back and feel a bit sad that one day I will look back at today and think how young I was and how much I wish I could do these days of lots of driving around over again. You already have a great bday attitude. And Dave's pizza and dove bars.... perfect ending to the day! Happy birthday my friend! ~tara

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  2. Happy Birthday Cindy! It looked the perfect way to celebrate your birthday, except for the DMV part ;)
    There's nothing better than getting sweet little gifts from the kids!

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  3. Happy Happy Birthday Cindy! I see a theme developing here! I echo exactly what you and Tara both said. I too was that young teacher..21 when I started!!!...and I remember all the parents were older than I was. Now we are the parents and we are all so blessed. Looks like you had a great birthday, friend! And thanks for the tip about the 45-60 bracket! I am right behind you... : )

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  4. Happy Birthday...I am not that far behind you in age. It looks like you had a wonderful day spending it with the people you love.

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  5. Happy birthday. Enjoy every second of it!

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  6. happy birthday! i'm right behind you :)

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  7. Happy birthday! You look wonderful!
    Have a fantastic week!

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  8. Happy birthday...45 looks amazing on you! Have a great day!

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  9. You are beautiful, and I'm so glad your birthday was a great one. I love the owl cookie jar. What a sweet day, for a very deserving person! Love all of the pictures.
    xo

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  10. ohhhh~ Happy Birthday, Cindy!! Love BOTH of your license photos. I think you're the only human to have a pretty license photo!!

    It looks like the PERFECT birthday. Surrounded by those you love and their special gifts for you.

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  11. Happy 45th Birthday Cindy!!! You look beautiful, your girls are beautiful just like their mummy :)
    These were such sweet pictures, the collages are so nice and great memories for you all!! I have never seen a candle stuck in an ice-cream before lol very creative!! I had to smile when you said you couldn't get your license until your hair was coloured hehehe that would so be me!! It looks like you had a wonderful day surrounded by endless love and cute gifts. Have the best year ever!! xo

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