For me, today is the beginning of the new year. My own private new year’s day. This year feels different. Special.
Here I am with my 3 treasured gifts . . .
Sorry, I’ve been out of touch for a little while. I had some things to do. Truth be told, I’m just really behind. I’m only now slowly unwinding my withered, nerve-wracked, quivering body from the fetal position and beginning the process of recovering from all the holiday preparations and implementations: cooking, eating, madness, eating, stress, craziness, eating, mass confusion, and oh yeah more eating. But I’m back now. Kinda. I think. And I have a few new ventures brewing. Nothing earth-shaking, just typical resolution stuff, diet, exercise, books to read, stuff to write, 500 pounds to lose, etc.
I’ll keep you posted.
Back to my day. It is still young, but it’s off to an incredible start. So far my parents called to sing to me first thing this morning, as they do every year. This never fails to send me directly to a beautiful crib memory (real or imagined) of gazing upward into the adoring faces of a hopeful young couple thrilled with their first baby. My husband voluntarily accompanied me to church (thank you, honey). I’ve received some wonderful, generous, thoughtful presents. And my in-laws had us all over for brunch this morning.
My birthday brunch:
Today is Oprah’s birthday too, I think.
I’m much younger.
This just might be the best birthday yet! Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday dear . . .
Love,
Twyla
Happy Birthday my wonderful friend! Loved the pictures! xo D.
Thank you so much! You helped make my birthday wonderful. xo
Hey Happy Birthday girl! Thanks for sharing! Hope you got my card in time–don’t let the kids see it!
With many blessings and love,
Ingrid
Oh hey! Didn’t get your card yet . . . I’ll check tomorrow. Thanks for the thoughts, my friend!!!
Got it today! Sooo funny . . . Thank you!
Happy Birthday Twyla!! I hope your day was fabulous yesterday and that you are resting today from all the fun. 😉
xo,
B
Oh, thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughts. xo
Happy Birthday to you dear friend. We met in the 6th grade and you have only gotten smarter, more beautiful and much, much wiser! Have a great year. Love you lots. K
What wonderful memories we have! Thanks and love you!