February 9th was a special day for me. I actually turned 54. Where have the years gone?

First thing in the morning I got a call from Parker and Ashley in NC who both sang Happy Birthday to me until the last line at which Parker told her mom, "Shhhh. I sing myself. Happy Birth-day to you! Grandma." So sweet.

Next was a call from Washington State. Two sweet little voices sang Happy Birthday to me and James sang every word. Afterward Ian and James wanted to know if it was snowing at the Lake. (They ask for Lake Stories to be told to them every night before they go to bed.)

Next was a call from Devon and Connor who vigorously sang to me. They were so cute and funny.

Then calls from the rest of our kids, other family and friends for the rest of the day.

Marc flew home from New Orleans to take me out to dinner when he could have stayed for the big parade with the Saints the next day. It was a perfect day!

I love my life, my sweet husband and our family. It doesn't get much better than this!