Walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindnesss; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." -Audrey Hepburn

This quote makes me truly inspired feminity. I know that sounds silly, since I'm already 100% girly girl... but sometimes I just need to remind myself that there are positive aspects of being a woman... other than the whole Aunt Flo thing, and having another human being growing inside me for nine months. Wait, I was trying to be positive.

Speaking of positive, it's a positively beautiful day outside. Skies are blue, the sun is shining, and the flowers are starting to bloom. There's a nice breeze blowing some fresh air into my office: what more could I ask for? I'm glad it turned out to be a pretty day too, because today we celebrate the one of the most important people in my life. Today is Brad's 26th birthday!

I know he isn't quite as excited as I am about his birthday, because birthdays are a big deal to me in general. I guess it has something to do with the way I was raised. My mom always made a big to-do out of birthdays, and made us feel very special in so many different ways through out the years. The tradition has held strong into our adult lives. On each of my family member's birthdays we try to get together, have cake, open presents, eat good food, take pictures, and of course, have a good time. Birthdays are the one time each year we can truly celebrate one individual's life, give thanks for their existence, wish them well for the coming year, and make fun of how old they're getting.

26 years isn't that old in the grand scheme of thing... but I'm sure Brad is feeling ancient. ;) He actually forgot his own birthday this year. No one had mentioned it, and although I was already making plans, he didn't realize that his birthday was this week until his Mom mentioned it to him and asked what we were going to do to celebrate. I find this incredibly interesting, because every year when my birthday rolls around I am anxiously aware of it's coming. I guess I never get too old for the birthday joy deep in my heart. Anyway, enough about me, I am genuinely looking forward to celebrating my husband's birthday tonight with family and friends. A good time should be had by all!

That's it for me today. Normal, boring, Spring time day here in Good ol' north east Texas. Life is good. God is good. Love you all.