"The world became sunnier when you were born", my Aunt wrote in a book she sent to me for my birthday. Today was a special day. I guess I'm one of those people that love Birthdays. My whole life they were a "big deal". I shared a birthday cake with my Sister since she was born. We're only 6 days a part, well and 4 years of course. It was a simple day today though. I worked, sat on a 4 hour conference call, received many birthday phone calls, text messages, emails, facebook posts........came home to thoughtful cards, sweet gifts (my Paris book!), and a homemade "French" meal cooked by Ted. I was never a fan of rack of lamb, but I am now. It was soooo yummy. Finished with my favorite, made from scratch, chocolate molten cake topped with Vanilla bean ice cream. He even printed a custom menu.
My Mom's Sister, my Aunt, sent some thoughtful things as well and surprised me with new custom bibs and burb cloths for Elle and even made me my very own "Ladybug Mom" shirt for my Mom's club. I love receiving homemade gifts. My Dad's Sister, my Aunt, was staying in Naples and was so sweet to send me something I have been longing to collect. Mariposa! I love this line of beautiful silver things. I first discovered this line when my cousin Beth bought me a napkin holder from Mariposa. I loved it and literally use it everyday! I replace the napkins for each Season. I finally figured out what I want to collect into my thirities--Mariposa silver! They have very beachy/east coast/rustic type things. Very exciting.
Above are some pics of my special day. Thank you to all of my Family and Friends and to my Parents above for making me who I am today. And a special thanks to my new manager who presented me with a promotion and a offer letter for a new position today. I have a lot of things to be thankful for and many exciting things to be proud of as I enter the thirties.
I miss my Mom and Dad more than ever. They would be so happy and proud. I miss my Mom's personality. She never took life too seriously and was always smiling and laughing. She sure appreciated the simple things in life just as I did today. Simple words written in a book, ok a not so simple meal cooked by my husband and knowing that I am loved, has ended my day quite nicely. Only thing that would have made this day perfect would have been a phone call from them. I know, not possible. But it's very hard going on and not having that. I still need parents. We weren't and will never be- ready to say goodbye.....
Happy Birthday to me.
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