The Little Way: Happy Birthday to Me

Today I celebrated my 38th birthday. I don't usually do very much for my birthday but this year I am counting all my blessings. We have a nice home, great family, and wonderful friends. I have a fantastic husband who does a great job providing all that we need and some of what we want. I also have 5 beautiful daughters that keep me laughing, smiling, and hopping!

We ordered dinner from a local Italian restaurant that I love and had a lovely meal at home - that I didn't have to cook! I had Gnocchi with Vodka sauce, salad, bread, and a nice glass of Moscato wine. I made myself a cherry cheesecake because it is my absolute favorite food in the world, but Hubby surprised me by having a cake delivered by a dear friend who makes DELICIOUS cakes. Too much cake? Not a bad problem to have on a birthday!

My family got me a kindle reader. I wasn't sure if I would like one, because I am a book lover and traditionalist but I am hooked! I got the one that looks more like an actual page - not the version that is like an ipad. I could not believe all the books that I can get for free! I stocked up on GK Chesterton and many other classics that I have been wanting to read. Now I can not complain that I have nothing to read. I don't think that my family could have picked a better gift for this book lover!

My Hubby also got me a beautiful silver crucifix necklace and a medal of the Immaculate Conception (miraculous medal) because I have been wanting one. Thanks honey!!

My oldest daughter and her best friend decorated the house for the festivities and my younger 4 provided entertainment with a play, dancing, and singing after cake.

I not only survived turning 38, but I enjoyed it. Thank you Jesus for all that I have.