"Happy Birthday...., Then and Now".

My birthday last year. I was pregnant and didn't know it yet!! 

My birthday this year!!  Notice the same sweater. I didn't do that on purpose either...., okay so I am lying!  That's just how nerdy I am!  So embarrassing :) 

I turned 31 years old this week...., yikes!  Never thought I would see this number...., not that I am sick or anything, but as a kid, you never think that you are going to get out of middle school...., much less high school, college, marry, and have kids.  But alas, it happened and I turned 31.  I had a wonderful day.  Many phone calls and cards from sweet friends and family, and many smiles from Elijah Brooks.  It was an ordinary day, but I am learning that some of the most extraordinary moments of life are found in the ordinary.  My entire perspective on life has changed since Elijah Brooks came into my life.  I didn't need presents, or a cake, or even phone calls and cards.  Just knowing that he is healthy and happy makes for the perfect day...., and I really mean that!!  I worked at home on my birthday and then Jay took me out for a nice dinner downtown.  We made a deal not to talk about the baby on our "first date" since he was born.  We actually stayed true to our promise!  We had wonderful conversations about each other's lives that we haven't been able to talk about since the baby has been with us.  It was a wonderful night to "check back in" with each other.  It was a low-key day, but a wonderful day of celebrating my life, health, and the new life God has given us...., both in Him, and in our son's new life!   The pictures that I am posting are of my birthday last year and this year...., with one new addition!