Happy Birthday to Us!

Today, I am another year older. Thirty-two to be exact. It seems that the older I get, the more I have to stop and think about my age when someone asks. Birthdays have always been a big deal in our family. There was always a cake and some sort of party, and a lot of time spent with family and friends, but the older we've gotten, the less we spend celebrating, but its okay, because the thrill of a huge party with tons of presents isn't important to me as being thankful for what I already have. What I am looking forward to, is passing the tradition down to Mills. I will get to re-live the birthday parties that I had as a child. It is going to be so much fun, and his 1st Birthday is only 3 and a half months away. Yes, I am already in the planning stages, and have the venue booked. You know me, I like to be on top of things, and don't like to be rushed.

Today, I share my birthday with my cousin, Kelley. That has always been a special thing to me. I was born on her 9th birthday, and as a child, I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Oops! I guess that gave her age away didn't it. She's the older one! ha! A couple of years, we shared a cake. She had her side, and I had mine. I look forward to sharing many many more birthdays with her, so today, not only am I celebrating welcoming a "new number," I am wishing her the happiest of happy birthdays! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLEY! Love you!

circa 1981

Kelley (12 years old), Amy (3 yrs.), & Brandon (4 yrs.)