My friends and family really spoiled me for my birthday this year. I felt so special, and on more than one occasion on Monday I felt tears spring to my eyes; I am grateful for the people in my life who think of me and care for me. Turning 34 was a good thing. I know age is a touchy subject for many women, but this year I felt nothing but grace and hope. I am vaguely aware of my own mortality, given that my own father died so young. But something else- a confidence grows within me each year, and I embrace that my age is giving me that gift. 
As I look out the frosted window into our snowy yard on yet another day off school for the kids, your photos remind that spring really is on the way. We can hunker down a few more weeks in exchange for the promise of more purple flowers!
Happy Birthday, Lauren! Glad you were spoiled!
Wait, is today your birthday? Happy happy! 34 is so young….Take it from me: I’m the reverse of those numbers. You look as beautiful as ever.
Miss you –xx
Happy Birthday Aquarius Sista! I love that our birthdays are so close together and that we’re both sheep in the Chinese Zodiac. Earth Sheep. I’m glad you had a good birthday. You so richly deserve a fun, loving time mama. Also, well dressed! ♡
Happy birthday! So glad you felt loved, as you should. Looks like you got some nice treasures too.
Happy Birthday my friend! I think life gets better with age….at least I seem to appreciate it more! I wish you a year filled with wonderful experience and lots of love!
happy happy happiest of birthdays! 34 is a fantastic year in life, but it sounds like you already know this. xoxo!
Happy birthday!! Hope you had a beautiful day. I relate to (and admire) your blog and the things you say so much. Thank you for sharing!