My friend asked me the other day how old I was turning this birthday...52, 53? When I told her 55 she commented on how it felt like I had just celebrated my 50th. I feel the same way! I feel like I just finished celebrating turning 50 and now it's been five years! Those five years have flown by. I have had so much fun and life has been good.
I've learned that if you want to have a good day, you are the one that has to make sure that it is. We can't wait for others to do it for us or just hope things happen. If we want it, it's up to us to make sure we get it. So today I came up with a plan of action to guarantee a wonderful day.
My birthday started off being sang to by my family. Singing isn't our thing and always make me smile or laugh out loud. Larry and the kids gave me a card with $$$....it's what I asked for but more. I really do get spoiled on MY day!
I went to the Temple and did initiatory because I still had one family name that hadn't been done. I saw a few familiar faces while I was there. Meg Johnson was waiting when I got there and then MeChel Musgrave came and we visited quietly while we waited for our turn. I knew today was going to be wonderful...being at the Temple is the best place to be anytime. I usually see Mindy's mom and I did again today and I got a nice big hug from her. I love seeing her at the Temple and usually do because she works there the days I like to go.
All throughout the day my phone "beeped" with Birthday Wishes...they all made me smile..especially the ones that said something about Chocolate because I was born on National Milk Chocolate Day you know? I think it's very appropriate and have always loved chocolate. After going to the Temple I took my mom some roses and thanked her for my life. My parents took great care of their little family and I appreciate them for providing, protecting and loving me.
Last month when we were celebrating Kellie's birthday we planned to spend the day together on mine. Kellie said unless I got a better offer....she is such a silly girl! I don't think Kellie realizes how much I love and adore her...she's the best! Kellie gave me a book and some chocolate because she knows I love them both. The chocolate didn't last long. I'm excited to read the book and I plan on taking it with us next week on our little vacation. We went shopping and were looking for new valances for my kitchen and family room. I'm trying to brighten the rooms up a bit. Kellie has a talent for finding things. I had seen a blanket the day before that I had decided I wanted to get and I couldn't find it but Kellie did...it was hanging behind some things. She was the one that noticed some cute curtains that were the color I wanted for my valances. I told her that I also wanted a little jar for some treats and of all the jars she could have picked it was the perfect one. I hadn't told her who I wanted it for and it was perfect. While we were shopping I even bought some cute shoes because again Kellie saw them first and was getting her some for track. I like shopping with people that are good at shopping and Kellie is one of those people. We'd got what we needed or wanted ☺ and so we went to Zuppa's for lunch. Today was one of the first times I remember eating there without getting a tummy cramp...I love the place but usually cramp a little after eating. I had such a great time with Kellie. She is so fun and absolutely wonderful!
Afterwards I went to get a pedicure. My heels were hurting and I was over due. I called my friend Kathy since she had messaged me a few times today asking if I had plans for even a snack. ☺ She was with her sister when I called and I know she felt bad because she was trying to get a time we could do something together. I was just going with the flow though and wouldn't have been able to say an exact time earlier in the day when she asked. I don't mind going by myself though. I got there at a perfect time. There weren't many people and Tony wasn't doing nails and so he gave me my pedicure. Tony speaks English and is thorough. He took so much time on my heels to get them smooth and he was gentle while doing it. He also noticed my rash on my leg and put medicated cream on it while he massaged my legs. I didn't tell him it was my birthday but he was treating me as if he knew. I think I will take him some chocolate next time I go and let him know. I did tip him more than I had planned on tipping because today was my BEST pedi ever!
Today really was my best birthday ever! I'm alive and healthy and blessed to be surrounded my the best people. Face book was flooded with sweet birthday greetings...all of which made me smile just a little bigger!
