Today, is my 48th Birthday and one year since this blog started to become a reality.  I hadn’t posted yet, but had picked out the name and the domain.  I’ve learned so much in this past year and gained a confidence I can’t even begin to describe.  I remember feeling so awkward taking those first photos and having trouble smiling.  In public places when people would look,at me I would visibly shrink…

Linking Up today with Visible Monday! 

Now, I take photos and people stare and I just laugh and get on with it…  I’ve discovered poses that I like and the process takes just 5 minutes or less.  Posing today in the three pieces I purchased for my birthday.  All from Metrostyle , leather jacket    ,  dress and shoes…

I wanted nothing more to do on my birthday than to watch the first game of the season for my Steelers!   They lost but I still love the game of football and appreciate the time spent having fun.  

As for my outfit… I love each piece and know that they will all be so versatile in my wardrobe.  I love the swing , volume and colors of the dress that allows for a lot of versatility for toppers.  I will never wear the green jacket without channeling memories of my father as this was his favorite color.  Nothing feels better than colored pumps for the Mom who only had neutrals and didn’t invest much in her own clothing as she was giving so much to her children.  

I ‘ve been missing my mother so much this past week.  My entire adult life she would call me at 10:04 am , the time I was born to wish me a Happy Birthday!  When she became sick I knew this would be coming to an end and I appreciated it even more those last four years.  Wiping tears now….

Dear Readers, I began a new Feature on my blog last Saturday called BE a Part of the Conversation and think perhaps I should switch it to another day, so would love it if you would check out the links here and here  and join in the fun of answering the question for yourself in the comments.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!   Looking forward to week two of homeschooling Connor!

Grateful

 I am grateful for the memories of my parents that birthdays evoke!

I am grateful for the strength my parents love provides.

I am grateful to my chidlren for cleaning up their game room for my birthday.

I am grateful for relaxed time with my family today..

I am grateful for my 48 years and the growth I’ve managed in that time. (My father died when he was just 42, so to me anything after that is a super bonus!)