Turning 30

October is the month of birthdays for our little family. One week after Alex turned 7 I celebrated my 30th year on earth. My romantic husband took me away for the weekend to Bend, OR. We had a fabulous time. A million thanks to Margie for watching our boys!

When we returned from Bend, our house was decorated with hearts and signs. The young women of our ward and one very fun leader (Wendy Talbot) made me feel so loved on my b-day.




When I walked in the door, Margie and the boys had baked a cake, decorated the room and written special notes to me.

Here are the notes:

Dear Mommy,

I love you! You are the best in the neighborhood!
I have a song for you...it goes like this:
Mommy, Mommy is great!
Mommy, Mommy is fun!
Mommy, Mommy, Mommy...is the best one!

Happy Birthday!
Love From,
Alex.L


Dear Mommy,

I love your very much and I hope you have a good day.
I love you even though you're fancy.
My favorite thing about Mommy is that she is cool
and the best person in the world. I love you even though you're cool.
I love you 200 extra. And you're the best in the neighborhood.
My most fun thing I like to do with you is play games.

(dictated to Grandma Margie from Ikey)

Coming home to this great family was the best gift I could have been given!