Wonderful Birthintine's Day!

It has always been really fun having my birthday on Valentine's Day. It makes for a day filled with love, family and friends. I have enjoyed celebrating it in many different ways over the years. Earl always makes sure to treat me like a princess which isn't always easy with busy schedules and busy kids!

This year my birthday consisted of....presents from dear friends, text message from my dad and brother, cards from Earl and the kids, many lovely emails and facebook posts from my friends and family, relaxing at home while Earl took the kids to run errands and keep them out of my hair (that was lovely!), and ...... Stake Conference! I have to admit Stake Conference wouldn't normally be my first choice of ways to spend my birthday, but I'm so glad that Earl and I decided to listen to the spirit and attend the adult session last night. We heard some much needed speakers and got to sit by our friends. It was a very special treat to sit with Earl on one side of me and one of my BFFs, Mindy, on the other. And no kids climbing on us and asking for toys, treats and trips to the drinking fountain. That was heavenly!!

After the session was over, some of the adults from our ward met at our ward building for dinner and dessert. It was very nice. We had a great time joking around with and getting to know some great people. And Mindy's yummy cheesecake was the best dessert of the night! I probably could have lived without Judy and Alisa having the entire room sing "Happy Birthday" to me, but it was really very sweet of them to acknowledge that it was my birthday! Alisa, I forgive you for letting Judy 'pressure' you into that! ;)

One of the best blessings of the night was coming home to happy, pajama-clad children. Camryn, the daughter of my good friend, Jacque, tag-teamed with Spencer to take care of the little kids. Our girls sure enjoyed having her here!

It was a really wonderful Birthintine's Day!