Ate lunch w Bella today. Conversation w a boy in her class: "Bella's mom, your girl is the nicest girl in our class." Made my day.

BIRTHDAY!!!

Today was my birthday and I've had such a great birthday weekend that I wanted to write it all down. I am so blessed. I have received so many good gifts that were meaningful. I woke up this morning to breakfast in bed by Cali and balloons on the floor from the girls. I slept in until 10:30 which is absolutely unheard of! We had an enjoyable day working on some church stuff and going to a Trunk or Treat activity tonight at Shannon and Jared's ward. I also celebrated yesterday with my friend, David and Shannon and Jared. So much fun. Earlier this week I had a birthday lunch with one of my best friend's, Suzanne and one of my favorite places to eat, Chuy's. There have been too many great gifts to list but among them my dad and Robin gave me a new saw for my business and that makes me SO happy. Now I don't have to play roulette at Lowes as to whether or not their saw is working and if I will get a straight cut.

Tonight the two girls who were still awake when all the madness calmed down celebrated with me by having some homemade brownies (which were a gift) and Blue Bell ice cream. It was the perfect way to end a great 33rd birthday!

I feel so overwhelmed by all the love shown to me. My phone has been blowing up all day with Facebook notifications and from all the love being shown there. This may have been my best birthday yet. Yay for 33.

But I Shall Not Know Any Better Then

I came across this quote this  morning and loved it:

Speaking of Jesus Christ...

"I am one of his witnesses, and in a coming day I shall feel the nail marks in his hands and in his feet and shall wet his feet with my tears. But I shall not know any better then than I know now that he is God's Almighty Son, that he is our Savior and Redeemer, and that salvation comes in and through his atoning blood and in no other way." -Bruce R. McConkie

I couldn't agree more that "I shall not know any better then than I know now" of his divinity as the Savior of all. I am so thankful for my relationship with Him.

A Bad Day, Not Today.

Today has been exceptional! Nothing out of the normal really but just a great day all day long. I woke up with that amazing feeling that today would be great. Lots of energy and good sleep. Here are a few things that helped me see it was indeed a good day:

I needed 8 white furniture tacks for two boards I really wanted to finish today. There were exactly EIGHT white tacks left.

I needed to not make any mistakes on those eight holes to put the tacks into. I didn't make any mistakes on them.

I brought the boards into the house to work on the very last detail before they were complete. One of those tacks slipped and almost fell in between the washer and dryer and eventually into 'under the dryer oblivion'- you remember how I said I only had the exact amount left to begin with??? I caught the white tack before it fell.

I said out loud on all the above "That wouldn't have happened on a bad day." ;)

This afternoon I had this grand idea for my hair. I grabbed a cute barrette and put it in and when I had the thought to put a second- matching- barrette in I went to look in the drawer. At first I found a twin but quickly realized it didn't have a clip to hold it in so I was sad then I looked again and... I found a twin! Never happens. Never. "That wouldn't have happened on a bad day!"

See all my blessings today. All the things that could have (usually do) gone wrong didn't. So thankful for this good day.

I told the girls I should go do something since my luck is so awesome today. They asked what it would be and I couldn't think of anything so I guess I will stay home and work! :D