My Favorite Birthday Card

I always save the birthday cards I get in the mail until the day of my actual birthday. It's a lot of fun to sit with all my cards and open each one individually. I just had to share the one I got from Lisa Marie...I think Cheryl Hawkinson, from "Personal Expressions" must have known me! What do you think?

This isn't just your birthday,
it's the beginning
of a fresh new year of possibilities.
It might be a year full of events,
accomplishments and insights
you couldn't possibly imagine today.
In your next year,
you may meet new people
and see new things that will add
a new dimension to your life...
You may try something new
you've never considered before
or reach a goal
you never thought you'd attain.
In your next year,
you may gain an insight
that will change your outlook forever...
Your birthday isn't just another day-
It's the beginning
of a new chapter
in the wonderful,
ever-evolving story
of you.

My kids (thank you Keith) did well this year getting my gifts! We had cake last night with balloons and a dozen purple roses...had to be purple from Sarah! As a gift they got me a Pandora Bracelet and picked out a few charms. The little girl, the little boy and a heart from both so I can carry their love for me everywhere I go...I swear that came from them!!! Not me! Can they be any sweeter?? So, now I can build up my collection of charms. Marci got me the birthday present and the Chinese symbol for friendship. My parents and Opa got me a new camera. I just ordered it today and I CAN NOT WAIT TO GET IT AND USE IT!!!!! It's a digital SLR and I know will take the best pictures! I can't wait...can't you tell?!

So, overall it was a great birthday!! Amazing what a difference a year makes! Last year I wanted to sleep through all of this...couldn't wait for it all to be over! This year I had fun! I looked forward to it and relished in it all. Nothing really has changed...but I sure have!! :) It's nice to see, huh? Even Lisa pointed out to me tonight that she notices how much brighter my posts seem here. No more doom and gloom. Well, like my card says, this "isn't just another day- It's the beginning of a new chapter in the wonderful, ever-evolving story of [me]!"