39

I was talking to my mom the other day and we got on the subject of my birthday coming up. She said "well really enjoy this one because this is the last good one." Meaning after this one I will turn 40 and I think that is when I'm supposed to start feeling old.  I have no problem with this birthday or the next I am happy every year that I have such an amazing blessed life.  I wouldn't trade any of my years for youth. Sure I can see the laugh lines and the gray hair and sometimes that's not my favorite. Or I see the my young friends bringing home new babies and know that stage of life has come and gone. But man oh man how I love what this stage of life brings. 

 I started out the morning running with my friend Natasha, 3.9 miles to commemorate the day. It felt great! I'm so glad that somewhere in the past few years I have really learned to like running, and so glad that I have founds friends that make it more enjoyable

At some point I hopped on the computer and saw that even google was wishing me a happy birthday.

 I made the kids birthday pancakes with sprinkles.  I made them just of them because I was really looking forward to eating an egg. I deiced that party pancakes would be a great snack for preschool too so I made a few more. My preschool kids and parents were very thoughtful and brought treats, gift cards, and hand made cards (my favorite).  I got some Dove chocolates and this was what was inside...

It's like the whole universe was aligned I tell you. Not to mention that when I jumped in the car to to go to parent teacher conferences, my jam was on the radio, Shut Up and Dance with Me.   At conferences  I found out the children are doing well in school and I am pleased with their progress. No complainants there. Kevin got home in time to make us lunch and then off we went on a Birthday Freebie Extravaganza.  I have always wanted to hit as many freebies as a could on my birthday but it never worked out. This year it did, and we went for it. 

Starting on our journey.

 First stop Cobble stone car wash Free car wash on your birthday.  Soooo happy.  The kids got up on the the counters and washed our car with the window guns. I'm telling you we were having a good time, and the car was so clean. YEAH!!!

 Next Firehouse Subs. Free sandwich on your birthday. YES please and THANK YOU.

Across the street for my sweet free treat. YES a cupcake on your birthday absolutely free.

Now it was time to hit the Gilbert Great 3. Liberty Market, I picked up a slice of delicious chocolate cake.

then across the street for Joe's BBQ for some ribs.

And my fav, the BBQ chicken pizza from Joe's farm Grill. When we got to the farm grill we picked out a nice table outside because the weather was yet another amazing gift and we laid out all the goods.  We ate, the kids played, perfect I tell you.

Our last stop before we landed at home Krispy Kreme. I got my doughnut and the kids got free doughnuts too because all of the A's they had gotten on their report cards.

We were stuffed, I was happy. Now we did save many of the treats for the next day, and the day after that.  Really I could not have asked for a better birthday. I loved being with my family and I'm always up for an adventure. Thirty-nine started out just fine.