It’s official, I am no longer a ‘young thirty’. My kids were kind enough to tell me that I am half way to seventy. I guess no matter how you look at it, I’m getting older.
My birthday evening was full of kids’ activities so we decided to celebrate the Saturday before my birthday. We had big plans to go out to dinner and enjoy the evening, but as Chris and I got up that morning we were both feeling rather flu-ish and voted for staying at home. We made our family favorite kabobs and opened gifts.
The kids were excited to have me open their gifts. Emma got me a cookbook (that she has been enjoying), the younger girls got me a small kitchen chopper, and Caleb got me the first season of Downton Abbey.
Chris really threw me for a loop when he surprised me with a trip to Iceland for the two of us.
Surprise!
Yes, I cried. The only other time I’ve cried when he’s given me a gift was when he bought me our piano.
I’m so excited as Iceland has been on the top of my list for awhile now. We’ll be there just in time to see the Northern Lights and do some other fun things. So stay tuned for trip details!
We finished off the night with some cheesecake and blowing out candles.
(Be kind – remember I was sick, which means no make-up and hair back in a ponytail)
On my actual birthday, my friend surprised me with roses! It meant so much to me because I didn’t even know she knew it was my birthday and it was the only thing that happened out of the ordinary on my actual birthday!
This is going to be a good year . . I just know it!
I love this! Love that he surprised you with your dream trip AND that the moment was captured on camera. And I think you deserve it! Happy Birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday! I think its fantastic that you are going to Iceland! What a treat! I look forward to seeing pictures soon!
GREAT surprise!! That will be amazing! Loved the posts above as well. I can’t believe those great cardigans! Wow. What a talent! Alright, kind of a funny question but I hear about Downton Abbey ALL the time. What is it? 🙂
Chris is so good to you – how amazing! You guys are so lucky to be able to travel to so many fun places. It sounds like a great birthday! You are such an amazing woman. I love reading about your adventures and wisdom. Happy belated!
Happy Birthday Becca! What a sweet husband you have. Can’t wait to see pictures of the Northern Lights!
We’re still in our young thirties. We’re right at the top of the bump. Now NEXT year we might have to say we’re in the older thirties. 😉 Still so weird to me. I remember when my parents were in their thirties. My mom was only 40 when I graduated! How did we get to this point anyway? But what a FUN way to celebrate 35! I loved looking at all your pictures of Iceland. What a trip! Happy belated birthday to you!