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35.

Happy birthday it was. And not the fun filled mani pedi massage lunch I'm used to.

Instead, I went to work on IRS projects and taxes. But I work for the kindest, most generous man and received birthday money for "me time".  Almost made me cry. 

Then I went shopping with Jen, of course I did, at apricot lane and impeccable pig! So much fun and lots of new clothes. 

I headed to get the girls after school and we went to the Pearl for a taste test of macaroons! We each had a bite and tried all the flavors and had dessert before dinner.  Then happy hour and a quick dinner at CURED. 

Then I topped it off with class and got home too late for cake with the girls. Bummer. But I found their cards and walked in the house smelling flowers. Star gazer lilies. The flower Matthew gets me every year. And I fell asleep watching Lord of the Rings. A happy, happy birthday. 

I realize how blessed I am to be here in this life surrounded by love and having the chance to love others. I'll take another year even if getting older is just that.