Things I Love Thurday: My Birthday!

My birthday comes at a wonderful time of year! I love fall..the colors, the traditions, the food, the crisp air, the decorations, and my birthday...I love it all! Today is my actual birthday, but the celebrating began on Tuesday. My wonderful husband called me in the afternoon and said that I should be ready to go at 5:00 when he got home. He had even arranged for a place for Hannah to spend the evening, and set the time aside for us to go out to dinner. Hannah went to play with her friend Joshua and Seth & I enjoyed a lovely dinner at The Macaroni Grill. It was so sweet to see Hannah and Joshua play together...and so nice for us to get a night out!

to read more about my fun night with Joshua you can go to his blog

Today has been wonderful. We slept in this morning. Then, enjoyed coffee and conversation. Seth went into work late today so that we could have some extra time together this morning :) He gave me my birthday present which he was nervous about..but he did a great job.

I really want to get my house more organized...something that I have been thinking about a lot. I put an organizing book on my 12 books in 12 months list, but didn't have one yet...he was very thoughtful to get me this book. It looks like it will read like a magazine...which is perfect for me! I love the candle holders that he picked out himself and look forward to finding just the right spot in the house to hang them..thanks honey! :)

I was able to enjoy lunch with friends at my favorite lunch spot, Panera. I had lunch with Denise and Beth (who I just found out yesterday shares the same birthday!) we had a great time.

When Hannah and I got home, I found these beautiful flowers on the front porch from my dear friend Rachel. I LOVE fall flowers...they look so pretty on my table...what a treat!

I put dinner in the crock pot this morning, so I don't even have to think about cooking tonight. Hoping to enjoy a walk with hubby and Hannah when he gets home.

My birthday is a great time to reflect on life many, many blessings. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and sweet baby girl, a wonderful family, church family and friends. I love our home and the ministry God has placed us in. I love my heavenly Father, who is the giver of these many blessings. May He receive all the glory and honor! Thank you Lord!

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