Birthdays are for celebrating...

This past week has been a tough one for me.
I have had a lot going on with my family, car problems, finances, wishing I had a new job ... ya know, just everything.
In the mist of one of the worst days I have had in awhile, I was able to find real joy in it.
Life is hard. There are constant ups and downs, but if we seek joy, we will find it.
& I did.


One of my baby sisters turned 17 this past Tuesday.
Gah. They grow up so fast, right? Craziness, I tell ya.
We had my brother, sister-in-law, and all my nephews over. We ate burgers, sang happy birthday, ate some cake, and then headed outside for a long afternoon of slip-in-slide and laughs!

That last one is the only photo I took of myself that day.

I looked like bum. Seriously.

Also, I would like to mention that I adore those boys above.

They are the sweetest, funniest, cutest, and most lovable kiddos I've ever known.

I may be biased, but I speak truth people. :)

I truly hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

I have been packing and will be moving out of my parents house by Monday.

I will share more next week.

Until then...

much love, friends.

xoxo