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Saturday, July 25, 2009

My Birthday!

I'm 29 today!!
I'm not one of those people who cares about getting older... especially since for most of this year I thought already was 29!Hot Hubby let me sleep in and woke me up with freshly baked chocolate chip waffles and snuggly kiddos. We all ate waffles in bed with no regard to where and how many crumbs were ground into the sheets.
Then I watched my little family leave the room and close the door so I could lounge in bed and read... ahhhhh. I heard my children and husband playing. Inside Out started playing on the iPod and I couldn't help thinking how thankful I am for my family and my Faith.
I'm Happy.
When I felt like emerging from our room I came out to cheers from the kiddos and a tired looking Hubby. I sent him to take a nap and set the kiddos up with stickers (thanks Nana... or is it Nannie now?) at the kitchen table while I swept the downstairs and vacuumed the couch. I even smiled when the kiddos knocked over a glass and the sharp shards spread across the floor (in the manner that glass usually does) everywhere.
Why am I so content?
I mean I am cleaning on my birthday, the kiddos shattered glass and my hubby is taking a nap!
Because this is everything I have ever wanted.
I'm a wife adored by her husband.
I'm a mother needed by her children.
I'm a woman who takes pride in her home.
I'm the daughter of The King.
Now, my dear invisible friends, my sweet little family it taking me out to lunch.
Sending you wishes of bliss on my birthday!

(my 1st birthday with my parents... notice the awesome homemade b-day cake and the flowers lovingly embroidered on my dad's shirt by my mom!!)

P.S.
I stumbled upon Blog Hop '09 and decided to add this post to the blog hopping F-U-N!
Head on over to Penseive... magically delicious to join in too.
P.P.S
If you are Hopping from Blog Her please click on my header to see my whole blog! I jumped the gun and just added the link to this post... oops!

22 comments:

Jon and Melissa said...

Cora Jane is your clone at least that what it looks like from the pic w/ the cake....

Sarah DeSalvo said...

Happy Birthday! Those 1 year old pictures are too cute!

So glad you had a good birthday, despite the mishaps. Good for you for keeping things in perspective! We ARE blessed, aren't we? :-) Hope the rest of your day was as good as the first part!

amymom24 said...

Happy Birthday, Kara-Noel! Glad it was a great day for you:)

Mommy Daisy said...

Glad that you're having a very Happy Birthday! I just celebrated my 29th about 3 weeks ago. It's not so bad so far. ;) Enjoy the rest of your day!

Elaina M. Avalos said...

Happy Birthday Kara Noel! This post brought tears to my eyes. I'm so happy to read that you're content and exactly where you've always wanted to be. That's always so awesome to see. God bless!!

Unknown said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful Birthday... Happy Birthday :)

Donna ~Blessed Nest said...

Happy Birthday!! I love the picture of your first birthday! XO D

Samantha said...

And I turned 32 today!

Beth said...

Happy Birthday! Hopping over from the Blog Hop! Hope you have a great day.
http://simplylivingonabudget.blogspot.com/

Gratitude Gal said...

Thanks for stopping by.... too bad about the poop explosion! Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day.
Cheryl

Andrea Hatfield said...

Nice to meet you! I hope you continue to have a wonderful birthday!

Stop by and say hello.

http://www.moodymamasays.com/2009/07/23/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay-home-with-my-family-this-coming-weekend/

AJ and Aly said...

Glad you had a great day! and they spoiled you! 29's not too bad, all this year i already think i'm 30... ah!

Someone said...

Happy Belated Birthday!! Thanks for stopping by my blog

~Together 2 Get Fit~ said...

Happy Birthday...a bit late! Blessed by your comments on contentment! God is good!

Let's just leave it at I'm not 29 ;o) but my oldest did just turn 14 yesterday and my 5th kiddo turned 7 today. July is a blessed month around our house!

May God bless you with your hearts desire and may your hearts desire be all that He has for you!

Blessings to you! ♥

Tia @ Tiasavingcents said...

Happy Birthday!! I am glad not only today...but everyday is a blessing for you. I am happy to have hopped by and I will be sure to add you to my reader!

Angela @ Nine More Months said...

Happy Birthday from another OC blogger!

Just stopping by from the BlogHop! I'm giving away a $5 gc and a few more prizes on my blog here if you'd like to stop by today!

Unknown said...

Hi, Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day! Thank you for stopping by my blog. It is so nice to "meet" you. I hope you have a wonderful week!

DW Quilt Art said...

Eli's Lids is awesome! Looks like a bit of work! I wonder what kind of fabric you use? Something stretchy? Anyway, fab idea, good continued luck, and thanks for stopping by! Diane

JaMean said...

Oh Kara-Noel! I don't get on here as often as I should. I am sorry, but HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!

I LOVE this post. This has to be one of my favorites! I am SO glad your birthday was amazing! :)

ComfyMom~Stacey said...

Happy birthday!

rachael said...

Happy belated birthday! Great cake, Nana! :)

Nell said...

Hope it was an awesome day. Next year is a big one. I just turned 30 this birthday and it was really no big deal, but I kinda wish I would have had a big bash. Being pregnant at the time... well, it wouldn't have been a whole lotta fun.

Nell

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