Happy Birthday To Me!

Yesterday was my birthday. It was an amazing day! In the morning, Ben took Joshua and let me sleep all the way until 6am! Woohoo! After I got up, Ben made me a cup of tea and gave me my presents. Woohoo again! :) First, I want to give a little shout out to Ben for his wrapping job. Just look at how beautiful my presents were! Ok, back to the gifts. From my mom I got a pair of winter boots (you know you're a real grown up when you get excited over winter boots!), and from Ben I got a BEAUTIFUL necklace! I have been wanting a piece of aquamarine (Joshua's birthstone) jewelery that I could wear everyday. This was so much nicer than I had thought I'd get! :) After presents, we went over to our new house and did a few things and then it was time to get ready for pictures!!! I found a photographer on craigslist (LOVE that place) that was doing mini photo sessions for an extremely reasonable price so I signed us up and ohmygosh am I glad I did! Amanda was so much fun and she got some amazing shots of Joshua and the three of us. We did some pictures of Josh and mommy, some of Josh and daddy, some of the three of us, but the majority of them were of Joshua and he ate it up. He's a total ham when he sees the camera. As soon as it appears, he smiles. What a nut! So for the whole 45 minutes, Joshua smiled and laughed and captivated everyone. It was awesome. As soon as we get our proofs, I'll share them with you. I CAN'T WAIT!!!! After pictures, we grabbed a bite to eat and then came home to put our jammies on and snuggle. It was a wonderful birthday. But then again, how could it have been anything but wonderful with this face to look at all day long?!


Hmmm...I know I'm forgetting something.....oh yeah, I got another present today..........

A NIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gina & David had a little girl! Mom is out in California basking in the glow of becoming a nana again and she called right after the baby was born so we could hear her first cries. Mom sent a picture a few hours after she arrived and she is perfect and unbelievably beautiful!! As of right now (7:30am 11/30) I don't know weight, length or any other vitals but I'm sure going to find out today! This little miracle also didn't have a name last I had heard. But I'm sure Gina and David are going to find a beautiful name for her and I can't wait to know what my niece's name is. :) I can't wait to meet her in person and kiss her little cheeks!


See? It was the best birthday EVER.