Mommy is officially 35! The day began with sweet hugs from all of my guys, and there could be no better way to start a birthday (or any day) than that! We all headed to work and school with big plans to celebrate later. Daddy asked Mommy to meet up for lunch, and that was a special mid-day treat. (We split a sandwich at Jersey Mike's - not exciting but delicious!) The boys had a fun art-themed day at school. Beau painted several projects, and Lincoln painted four rock pets. Lincoln and his sweet teachers made a card for the big birthday. He cut out a giant heart for the front and wrote Happy Birthday Mommy. The inside of the card was signed by Linc and his teachers. They gave him beads and an elastic band to make a custom bracelet for his gift, and he was so proud of it. Perhaps the thing he was the most proud of was the gum. His teacher asked if she could give Mommy a candy, and he replied that his Mommy doesn't like candy. True! When she asked what his Mommy like instead of candy, he replied, "My Mommy likes to chew gum when she works out at night." His amazing teachers found a few pieces of gum and helped him tape those to the card. Not only is Lincoln so sweet to think to make special things, his teachers love to encourage him and help him make it even more special. Best.Card.Ever!!!! (He made sure that one of the pieces of gum was chewed during the workout this evening!)
We had Nana and Pops over for dinner again, and Lincoln was in charge of planning all of the birthday dinner details. He chose the menu: garlic pesto pork tenderloin, (dutch oven) roasted potatoes, and steamed broccoli. What an awesome dinner!!!!
After such a yummy dinner, we had cupcakes with a candle.
The boys sang Happy Birthday again and watched Mommy blow out the candle. The cupcakes were delicious, and they requested seconds! After such a nutritious dinner, who could deny anyone seconds?!?!
Lincoln was so happy to be the party planner. He picked the menu, instructed Nana on what plates/napkins to buy, helped choose the cupcakes, decorated the whole house with tons of balloons (thanks N&P), and made sure that we were having fun at our party. Love his amazing heart!
So 35 . . . that sounds like a milestone, right? On my first day of being 35, I already have so many blessings. A husband who loves me, two amazing little boys who think I'm the best Mommy ever (most of the time!), my own family and Kevin's family who love me and help us out all of the time, a great job, lots of time off from that great job, a wonderful home for our family, and great health for all of us. Maybe turning 35 is the best thing ever! Lincoln decided today that you are young if you are not 80 or 81. Well, that's good news and gives us many years before we get old! Thanks to all who made this birthday special.
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