Thursday, October 18, 2012

Turning 30

Who knew that 30 could be so beautiful? When I woke up on my birthday, it was just an ordinary day. Sure I was getting phone calls from my friends and family, wishing me a wonderful day which always makes me feel loved. However, I had no big plans. Got the kids ready, went to the library, ran a few other errands. It was when I was included on the little gift from one of my dearest friends that really made my day. Being so far from my friends and family, she thought a great way to ring in turning 30 would be to reach out to those in my life and request "30 Random Acts of Kindness!" She challenged that they would do something to pay it forward to celebrate the day. Then they could share their good deed to say Happy Birthday. Truly, what could be more beautiful! I had to share the wonderful things that were done on October 16, 2012 to honor the big 3-0!

  • I made my lovely daughter in law a well deserved breakfast with a flower on the plate :)
  • In honor of your birthday I just baked an apple pie and going to give it to our sweet, elderly neighbors who live next door to us. Hugs to you!
  • In honor of your birthday, I bought diapers for a co-worker who is fostering a 5 week old baby girl.
  • In honor of your birthday I have made myself available Friday for the gal who lives across the street from me. Her family will be gone til Sunday. She is new to our state and is pregnant. Happiest of days to you sweet girl!!
  • In honor of your birthday I bought Starbucks for the girls behind me in the drive-thru today, Happy 30th!! I hope you had a extra special day : )
  • In honor of your 30th birthday (WOW!!) I made a welcome basket for my new neighbor. Happy birthday!! I hope it's magical :O)
  • Today in honor of your birthday I baked up one of your favorites, pumpkin chocolate chip bread, and took it to a neighbor I've yet to meet. Happiest of 30th Birthdays. May all the blessings in the Lord be yours this year!
  • I went to get an iced tea and apples. I put ten dollars towards the bill for the person behind me. Happy Birthday!!!!
  • I will give my boss a loaf of banana bread as she has had a very stressful week and know this will brighten her day. Love you sweetie!!! Happy 30th B'Day!!
  • When someone called asking me question about not only our campaign, but two other campaigns, I called and got information for all of them and called the individual back so he wouldn't have to make an unneeded trip form the East Mountains. He was appreciative. Happy birthday dear Lorena.
  • Happy 30th Birthday!!!! Today the kids and I ding-dong-ditched a friend going through a hard time with flowers.
  • I sent a package of my "gently used" maternity clothes to a friend in CO and another package of clothes to a friend in OH and lined up a friend to receive the kids' "gently used" high chair and swing. 
  • Happy Birthday!! I purchased baby formula for a family in need.
  • Today, I bought a couple dinner in your name at flying star and bought desserts for some friends and delivered them to their house on your behalf :) 
  • Helping new flight nurse feel more at ease with new job. Reaching out, and encouraging!
  • I bought dinner for a family in the same restaurant. Rene - hope your birthday was as amazing as you are. Love you!
  • I helped my neighbor in psych stats on our homework. I also let her look over my paper to get the last 2 answers (that took me about an hour to figure out, haha). HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY Birthday to the sweetest auntie of all!
  • I volunteered at the Presidential Debate in NY and worked with the college students to foster their interests in politics and voting! Happy Birthday Lorena!!!
  • Happy Birthday, Lorena! In honor of your 30th, I have purchased three chickens to be given in your name to a third world family on need through Child Fund International!
  • In your honor a single mother if two asked to borrow $5 for lunch. As my good deed, her $20 for the week & told that it was for your birthday. No need to repay. Hope you have a wonderful birthday! Love ya!
It really brought me to tears reading all the wonderful things being done throughout the day. I felt so, so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. Thank you everyone for taking part in this wonderful, thoughtful gift. Most of all to thank The Creator for the most amazing birthday:

PSALM 139: 13-14

"For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother's womb.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well."



Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Double Take

When we celebrated Brayden's 3rd birthday this year he went all cowboy. He'd been asking for his own boots for some time now and that captured the theme for big number 3! After his birthday I started thinking about a picture at my parents house. Can you see any resemblance???

Brayden (left)   Lorena's Dad, PaPa (right)


And of course baby girl wanted a picture with her brother the cowboy, she makes a pretty cute cowgirl too!