Sweetest thing...

My birthday is Friday. I will be 35. For the first time in my 35 years, someone has called me and requested to have a "birthday lunch" with me. I am touched. I feel so loved and honored. 5 days in advance, someone thought of *me*. Someone who has only known me since october. I did not tell her it was my birthday, she saw it coming up on facebook. (It's Stephanie by the way...and we are going to a nice little restaurant here in town.)

Now, Gwen always remembers my birthday and makes it a HUGE deal, if only a sweet note and noisy phone call. A few years ago she sent me flowers. She always sends me a card. She is the only one that ever makes a big deal about it. My husband says "it's just another day, big deal". My mother lives a busy life. My kids, well, they're kids. Tuck is really excited about my birthday this year.

I don't know why it makes me so happy for people to try to make a day special for me. I never would expect anything, so it is all that much sweeter.

I am a blessed woman.

January 31st-365 Pictures

Winter storm was rolling in. It was over 70 degrees today, and is around 35 now. This was taken early in the evening, where it should have been light. The grey in the sky is dirt, from the crazy winds blowing in. I am so excited for snow!

January 30th-365 Pictures

Went and visited Tucker in Austin today. We went and ate, to the park, and bowling. What a great day!

January 29th-365 Pictures

Harley hated riding in the car for so long. He has since changed his mind. Loves the wind in his hair.

January 28th-365 Pictures

PJ's and Cowboys boots. Now THAT'S country!

January 27th-365 Pictures

I have been working with Harley DAILY trying to get him used to wearing a ponytail so his hair is out of his eyes. Right now, he has it out by the end of the day.

January 26th-365 Pictures

I have this darling penguin mug my friend Aja Angel sent me. I drank my coffee out of it this morning. Troy got up and was watching his morning TV, I look over and he is holding it like he is drinking it (it's empty). I ask him why and he replies "It is just so cute I like being close to it!". LOL