I have a {little} secret.
Today is my birthday.
I figured you all would figure it out
so rather than hiding the advance in age
I’m putting it out there.
And, lol, I’m somewhere between 30 and 40
{closer to the latter}
but still feel young. So young. 🙂
Today is my birthday.
I figured you all would figure it out
so rather than hiding the advance in age
I’m putting it out there.
And, lol, I’m somewhere between 30 and 40
{closer to the latter}
but still feel young. So young. 🙂
these are a few of my favorite birthday present things
Llama Llama Red Pajama
was the name of the play
we took the kids to see as a birthday present for me
{yes, that’s a present for me — love getting to do stuff with them}
that’s Samuel waiting {in awe} before the show
the perfect lighting
in the Stages Theater Building
was ideal for snapping some sweet pics
of those theater-attending kids of mine.
puma shoes
on Samuel
who, of course, wore pajamas to a show about pajamas and bedtime
pumas + pajamas = adorable
two brothers
standing on the stairs
or sitting on the stairs.
Samuel
I just love love love
LOVE
the series of pictures of Samuel.
with the yellow school bus behind him
and the sweet look on his adorable face.
daughters who volunteer as ushers
I think their siblings were in awe of the stylish purple vests
and, of course, the flashlight.
Which, by the way, we have no working flash lights
EVER
in our house because of curious little boys.
Caleb
again not many words needed to describe why
I LOVE this picture.
Gracie girl
standing on the stairs
looking beautiful
{and yes, I tried to get her to smile}
Elijah
{had to put this up even though he’s blurry}
who thought he was so cool trying to go up the stairs.
I have another series
{blurry as well}
where that explorer of mine was at the top of those stairs. 😉
the “spiky” plant
this picture makes me laugh
Caleb is so serious and Elijah seems so freaked out
by the plants behind him.
What a face!
Caleb and his friend Seth
who was in the play as the awesome
Joey Llama.
We think Seth is amazing
{here’s his blog — sjskogerboe.wordpress.com }
as is his real life mamma, my friend Amy
who makes those wonderful Legacy Bracelets.
innocent eyes
of my curious four year old
{the one that ran up the stairs}
aren’t they crazy blue?
Though, he’s probably trying to figure out how
to get to the top of the stairs again.
Though, he’s probably trying to figure out how
to get to the top of the stairs again.
I’m off to celebrate my birthday
with all of those blessings above
{and probably a free coffee from Caribou}
here’s one last picture of Samuel
to end one of my favorite friday favorite things — ever!
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28 comments
Happy Birthday Rachel! 🙂
Happy birthday to you! Imagine me singing to you. Or don’t. I’m pretty bad. 😉
Happy birthday, Rachel! Hope you have a perfectly fabulous day with your beautiful family. 🙂
Happy Birthday! Gluten-free birthday cake! That is one thing I have not attempted yet…If you have a chance, I would love to know your recipe 🙂
Happy Birthday!
(I found your blog while reading at your daugther Hannah’s, and have really enjoyed reading your posts. – Even as a teen girl!)
Have a piece of gluten-free cake for me!
Happy Birthday To YOU!!!!
looks like a wonderful time!
Well, Happy, Happy Birthday Rachel! Oh, my, you are just about the age of our son, so guess that makes me old enough to be your Mom. :o)
Of course, love, love the pictures of those precious children and so glad they are so blessed to call you MOM.
May your day be filled with extra special blessings! It’s your day, celebrate! Hugs!
happy birthday my dear friend! i hope it is full of sweet joys, as i’m certain it will be. : )
only hannah could make a purple vest look so good! that pretty thing!
and i am so lovin’ the light. what a fun field trip. it’s really cute to me how this was your birthday present and the whole fam was able to enjoy it.
oh, the puma shoes? unbelievably cute. totally melt-worthy.
hugs and love on this birthday of yours!!!!
happy happy birthday! may it be your best, until next year :))
-jocee <3
Happiest Birthday!!
On a side note – a friends son was just diagnosed with celiac and I sent her to your blog. She had recipes and things, but I think she needed to see someone else’s real life feelings, struggles and triumphs.
She doesn’t blog (or comment) – but she wanted me to say thank you for her.
Happy birthday! Looks like a really fun outing and you were able to get some sweet shots of your wonderful children.
Happy Birthday to a sweet lady. You are so blessed.
Happy Birthday Rachel! I hope your day is blessed and love-filled. Your kids are so beautiful, what a wonderful way to celebrate.
We never have any working flashlights either 😉
Happy birthday! Enjoy it every bit!
Happy Birthday! Your birthday Bible verse is Ephesians 2:10: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Many blessed returns!
Laurie
Happy birthday! May God bless you and yours in all your ways, all your days. Thank you for inspiring by sharing your story!
Happy Birthday! I found your blog today and linked up for the first time. I have been contemplating to try gluten free for my daughter and myself, so looks like you are a great resource!
When you get a chance, stop by and say hi 🙂
Have a terrific birthday, Rachel with all of our favorite people! I’d say those are the greatest gifts ever!
Happy Birthday! Was the play good? We love the book here!
Happy Birthday! The play looks fun. Was it anything like the book of the same title? My kids love the Llama llama books!
How fun! Happy Birthday sweetie 🙂 I love the pictures of the kids – just adorable!
We love the Llama Llama books – right now we are {still} reading Llama Llama Holiday Drama 🙂
Ahhh, what a great birthday present! I hope you continue to have a wonderful day today. May it be filled with all of His wonderful blessings from above and may your year be just as wonderful.
Happy Birthday sweet friend! Hope your day is SO blessed! xoxo
Happy Birthday!
Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures!
Jessica
Happy, Happy Birthday to you, too 🙂 🙂 My birthday is coming up soon and I’m also between 30 and 40 🙂 🙂 Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂
My birthday is Monday and I am also somewhere between 30 and 40, but I’ll give you a hint: this is the last year that I will be able to say that.
Happy Birthday to YOU! I hope it’s a fabulous one.
Happy Birthday 🙂 May the year ahead for you be truly blessed xx
man, i am late on this birthday wish but HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🙂 spending the day with those cuties is certainly the best present a momma could wish for!