Happy Birthday to ME!

Today I celebrate my 31st birthday and I love it! I am not afraid to grow older and I have wonderful family and friends. My husband gave me the most beautiful gift and I am ever thankful that I am blessed by his presence in my life. He thinks about me and what I truly need. I have learned a lot from him and aspire to be more like him.

We are packing up and cleaning our apartment to move out for the summer. That's what happens when you live in family housing on a university campus and don't want to pay rent for the summer! And when I say we I really mean my husband mostly. I am trying to finish up last minute work. I did spend about 2 days packing the girls and our room but he will have done the bulk of the packing, cleaning and moving. I will be helping finish up the last minute stuff on Friday as we fly out of here at 1 am on Saturday. There is only 5 more days until we go to Indiana for the summer! I am ready for the heat and humidity! Yay for my skin! :o)

Here is a picture of the beautiful gift I got. It's a piece of whales' tooth that has been scrimshawed and painted by a talented Alaskan artist. I am in love with it!

Countdown to Indiana

Today begins the 2 week countdown until we are on a plane and headed to Indiana for over two months! The list of things that has to get done before we leave is enormous! However, once we are on that plane we can take a big breath and relax! It will be a bit hectic this summer trying to spend time with everyone but I am determined to enjoy and not let little things bother me!!