27 years.

I turned 27 today. I started out the day with a delicious brunch, accompanied by my friends Amy and Ashley. Amy wore a blouse that was my mom's in the 70's. This felt so symbolic and special to me; one of my dearest friends wearing the blouse of the woman who brought me into this world. amy went out of her way to make my birthday special even though she didn't feel well.

My friend ashley also spent the morning with us. Her dad passed away this past year and she had the kindness to ask me how my birthday felt without mine.  I'm so thankful to have a friend who cares like that. She brought such joy and laughter to our meal.

i love having a spring birthday. all the trees are in bloom for me. 

Then we were off to anthropologie; I tried these two dresses.

 

and then i had a picnic with my love...

i had a great chat with my mom this week. she was in labor for twelve hours with me. she went into labor at 5pm, and i came into the world with the new day that was breaking. She said the biggest thing she remembered was staring into my dad's deep blue eyes and being so calmed by him.

 i am one very lucky lady...

i feel blessed to have incredible friends and family who made this day so awesome. and... i really hope i get to become a mom this 28th year of life.