Birthday Bliss

Well, the Big Day has come and gone.... and it's official..... I am part of the 40 and over club.

I get to check that little box that says 40-49 now.

I'm fine with it. What? I AM! I really am!

And if you don't think I am... just listen to what happened to me for my 40th birthday.

Courtesy of an amazing Mom and Sis, I had...

40 Fabulous Days of Fun,
Family, and Friends.

Starting January 24th, (40 days before my 40th), I got something everyday from a different loved one in my life! Here is the calendar that gave me a hint of what was to come each day such as "This Friend will Rock your World" or "Expect a Sweet Treat Today"

So over the last 40 days, I have received among other things...
-an awesome scrapbook from a long-time friend
-cutie patootie notecards, stationary and notepads
-a care package from a faraway friend
-GC for manicure/pedicure
-green tea!
-a specially made bracelet that represents different parts of my life
-gift cards galore (Jamba Juice, Perfect Touch, J. Spencer, Hideaway)
-lunch with a friend at the Wild Fork
-dinner with a friend at Red Rock Canyon
-homemade goodies from a dear friend
-breakfast at Panera with an old friend
-roses from Granny because I am her "Rosebud"
-a facial from Ilhoff
-a framed portrait of my kids on Santa's lap
-artwork from a family member
-a darling box of beauty products and Hershey kisses
-a blessing box - (Bible Verses)
-a triple cross necklace
-a beautiful Brighton bracelet
-a ticket to a Third Day concert
-a night out with friends- dinner and movie-
-a "crazy cake" made by a friend who makes cakes (on the last post)
-a naughty little goody bag from CoCo that I cannot tell you any more about.
-a scarf hand knitted by my Aunt
-a list of 40 things that my cousin loves about me.
-Oswald Chambers
-a weekend in Stillwater with my high school buddies
-spa day in Stillwater
-a "beach party" from my friend whose last name is Beach - had a GC to Red Lobster and some fun, beachy stuff for my kids
-a prayer journal
-a photo key chain
-lots of sweet and funny 40th bday cards

And on my birthday.....

-40 pink roses
-"Happy Birthday Annie" donuts
-cash! (should I buy myself an Iphone?)
-lots of calls and more cards
-a zillion Facebook messages
-an amazing Shutterfly photobook of our Big Cedar vacation
-a Nike jogging suit
-more J.Spencer Gift Cards
-dinner at Ted's Escondido - (what setting did hubby have the camera on?)
-a card from Ellie "Mom - You Rock"
and................ drumroll.......................
-a perfect day from Luke - 5 smiley faces - (this is huge - rarely happens!)

I think it's safe to say that my 40th birthday was incredible. The gifts and visits made it wonderful... but it's the friends and family who made it possible to begin with. And when it all boils down, I think that it's the peace God has given me with my life and the blessings of friends and family that make ok to be turning 40. Thanks soooo much Mom and Kim for organizing it and for all my loved ones for helping me feel awesome on my 40th.