My Birthday

 Another year older (and wiser too - I hope). Despite getting older, having a birthday in the bleak month of January makes it a little easier to get through the month. Any excuse to have cheesecake, right?

 Benj took me out on my actual birthday (Thursday) but the kids wanted to make sure I got to celebrate with them too. So we went out Friday night!

I loved the sweet messages I got from my friends all the day long. It made me feel so special. I'm so lucky to have wonderful people in my life.

I also had a fun birthday dinner, hosted by Benj's mom, on Sunday night. I get to celebrate with my nephew Colton too. No pictures darn it!

Last year I told Benj that I wanted to go somewhere warm for my birthday. We are going to San Fransisco next weekend - not sure I'd claim it a warm spot but I'm so so so excited to go and be with my sweetheart!

I'm a Mormon. I Know It, I Live It, I Love It.

Wasn't General Conference wonderful? Its always wonderful right? This year I took the time to SIT and LISTEN during the Saturday sessions. I usually try to multitask which ends up me half-listening. I will definately try to do this every time from now on. Not only did I get to spend more quality time with my family, I was spiritually fed and prayers were answered. The Lord knows us and the spirit is ready to teach us. We just need to be willing to listen.

I want to be reminded daily of the spirit I felt during conference. I hope that by having quotes, especially by my nightstand and mirror, will help me start and end the day right.

 As was said by Elder David A. Bednar:

“To most of us conversion is an ongoing process and not a one-time event that results from a powerful or dramatic experience. Line upon line and precept upon precept, gradually and almost imperceptibly, our motives, our thoughts, our words and our deeds become aligned with the will of God. Conversion unto the Lord requires both persistence and patience.”

 

In other news, this angel slept through the night which hasn't happened in months. Hopefully we've turned a corner!

Happy Monday everyone!

This is the Year

I've officially begun my 29th year!

Whoa. How did that happen?

Believe it or not, I've actually been looking forward to it.

I know, kinda shocking huh?

Perhaps I've accepted the fact that this is my last year of my twenties.

Maybe its the fact that 29 is definately NOT old.

Its probably because I have a lot to look forward to.

Instead of doing resolutions for the new year, I created a bucket list. A unique list that will be completed by my 30th birthday. My 30 before 30 list. I got this idea from my friend (thanks Leana). For a look at my list, check out the new tab just below our family picture. No, there's no skydiving, bungee jumping, or crossing the great wall of China. But I think I have some pretty great things on there. I'm pretty excited to begin. Oh, and give me a little motivation when you see me. Its going to be a busy year. :)

Thank you to my wonderful family and friends who made my 29th birthday a day of love, laughter and celebration. I received some wonderful gifts:

-a series of sweet kisses from Logan

-a full night's rest from Norah (8 full hours!)

-an hour massage and time to myself (thanks honey)

-a night of delicious food and wonderful company from my family

I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such amazing people. Love you all.

Lime Ricki

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27

I think I've gotten over the shock, dread, anxiety of turning 27. Shock that I'm in my late thirties, dread of being 27 and my hubby still being 25, and the anxiety of thinking, "what have I done with my life?" I keep getting told, "Oh, 27 is so YOUNG!" I appreciate everyone that said that to me. And I DO feel like I've accomplished many things, so I'm not going to go cliff jumping or climb Mt. Everest or anything like that. I'm too young to have a mid-life crisis. Haha.

I think of the line in a birthday primary song that says "one year older and wiser too". I like to believe I'm learning and more wise than I was a year ago. I suppose I'm more wise when it comes to being a parent. Last year I really had no idea what to expect and how I was going to manage raising a kid. Luckily Logan is happy and healthy, so I'm happy. Oh, and my hubby is happy too. That's also important.



I had a great birthday. I am blessed with wonderful family and friends who go out of their way to make me feel special. I was spoiled with birthday dinners, presents, cake, pampering, etc. Who could ask for anything more?

What do I hope for the year ahead? Well, I hope for lots of days of sunshine so I can better appreciate nature and the beauty that's just outside my door. I hope to look in the mirror and think, "hmmm, I look pretty darn good today." Better yet, "I look smokin' in this swimming suit." I hope to cross off more projects on my to-do list. I hope to slow down so I can appreciate what I have and what I'm doing. I hope to remember the little things each day that make me happy.

I want to say on my next birthday, "Wow, that was a good year."