It's My Birthday!

I had THE BEST birthday! I can't believe I'm 35! I realize now that I am totally an adult. Like, you don't get any more adult than being in your mid-thirties! Weird. . .I don't think there's anything I could be asked to do that I could justifiably think "I'm not old enough", or anything that anyone else is doing that I'd be justified in thinking "it's because they're older than me". It's just so crazy for me to realize! I DON'T FEEL AS OLD AS I THOUGHT I WOULD BY NOW! So, I was having this conversation with my mom the other day, and she admitted that she still thinks that way sometimes--even at 62 yrs. old! So, apparently we never FEEL like we're ready for say, a big calling, or big assignment, or to lead up a big event, etc. I thought others felt prepared and able to do these things, but they must be running on faith as I would have to! Luckily, I haven't been approached with anything like this in my life so far, but I'm watching it happen to people all around me--and MANY of them are even YOUNGER than I am! OK, whatever, if you're still with me, I'm just curious if I'm the only one who feels this way, or if we ALL do!??

Anyway, back to my awesome b-week! I went skiing with my sister Bec and then with my neice and bro-in-law for the first time in about 10 years! It was AMAZINGLY FUN--as great as I had remembered--and it came back fast (only it hurt my knees more)! Then, Becky and Trisha (my awesome friends) went out with me to get pedicures and chat over lunch. The next day I went to the temple with my cuz (actually my hubby's cousins wife, to be exact) and again out to lunch for some more chatting, and that night I got to hang out with some great friends/neighbors for games and laughing! And THEN the NEXT day my sisters (Rach, Bec, Affy, and Irene--I missed the rest of my sisters!) took me bowling and. . .yep, you guessed it, out to lunch again! For more chit chat of course! :) What a fun week! I sure felt loved! I also have to mention that I LOVED getting all the birthday wishes on FB--it brought a smile to my face each time I read who had thought of me for even a split-second that day. Funny how fun that was! :) I'm truly greatful for all the friends and family I have around me and for all the chatting, giggling, and pampering I got to enjoy with them!

On the slopes again!!! (w/Sarah)

Bowling with my sisters and their little ones

Oh, and yes, I did win (they insist they didn't LET me) even with the sad score of 126! :) We had a great time!