Rich took the day off from work today and surprised me
by taking me to the spa for a couple’s massage,
a facial,
a hair cut and style,
and a pedicure.
My friend Kathy came and babysat the children.
She brought me a gift.
An owl journal, and a bookmark.
(I’m a fan of owls)
While I was away, my friend Karen came over with a box of gifts.
It was homemade spicy cookies….adorable as can be.
(I love homemade cookies that smell of spice and are shaped like pictures)
A beautiful card, a book.
(I love reading)
My children surprised me with a gift. I will treasure it always and always.
Jacob and I go on the Top Secret Recipes website and when he saw the book he asked his Dad if he could get it for me. I was so happy when I opened it up! My kids know me so well.
(I love baking and cooking)
My friend Christie sent me a gift.
(I love baking and cooking)
Another friend tortured me by sending me early gifts but made me not open them until the right day.
(I’m a fan of pigs)
Today, Grace found flowers coming up in a “hot spot” in our flower bed outside.
(oh joy! spring?)
Speaking of flowers, I was given a huge bouquet of pink roses today by my husband.
(I love the smell of roses)
Why all the fuss? Why all the extra attention?
Today is my 34th birthday!
I’m feeling really really loved,
and it’s a delicious feeling.
Good to be Home 
happy Birthday Shanda! My, my, my….you got some special attention today…my birthday is a week from Tuesday…yay for February Birthdays!
YAY! Happy Birthday, Shanda! I hope your day brought you as much joy as you bring to others!
So happy for you! What WONDERFUL gifts of Love and Happy Birthday to my sweet sister! Love ya Amanda
Yea for birthdays! As you know, my dear Dave shares his birthday with you. He is having a good 30th. I’m so glad your husband made all those plans!!! And, I think your children are so sweet. I love all the “ands” in the “From:” section and the (mom). LOL! Happy Birthday, dear Shanda!
Happy Birthday to one of the sweetest ladies I’ve met.
You look wonderful!!! Happy 1-day late Birthday!!! I’m glad you had a wonderful birthday 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Happy Birthday Shanda. I was so excited to scroll from picture to picture to see what your next present was. what an amazing blessing!!! how awesome that Rich took time off to be with you and do something special just the two of you. I love that your kids got you some cookbooks…they know you well. Pigs are my favourite animal…my parents got me a little tiny sculpture of one for Christmas and i was beyond excited. what beautiful and wonderful friends you have to send you such wonderful and thoughtful gifts. I read the Pioneer women blog too and hear that her recipes are absolutely fabulous…can’t wait to hear about your journey’s through that book. be blessed my dear!
what is the music playing right now? i love it!!!!!!!!!! its an instrumental place with guitar.
Ah, I didn’t get a chance to check your site yesterday and missed your birthday! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, I’m so glad it was a good one! You have a lot of wonderful children and LIFE to show for your 34 years. Of course you are loved! Love,Angie
Smiles. Happy Birthday! Sarah
Happy Birthday!
I Just love your blog, Happy belated birthday !!
YAY Shanda, so happy for you! What a treat!! Happy Happy Birthday, you looked so beautiful in that red top!
Happy Birthday!!! Glad you had a wonderful day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! what a perfect way to sepend it!
oooooo, you are going to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pioneer woman’s cookbook. i’ve made a bunch of things from it and they have all been keepers.
What thoughtful gifts. So glad you were wrapped in love on your special day:).
Happy belated birthday, Shanda! Have you visited the Pioneer Woman’s blog? Oh she is an absolute riot – you’ll love her!
Awww, how awesome! HaPpY BiRtHdAy! I haven’t been on line in a couple days, and am just reading this. Sounds like you had a great day! Praying your 34th year be over flowing with blessings from the Lord. ~ Deborah
Happy Birthday, sweet lady. :)I first stumbled upon your blog around this time several years ago. I don’t even remember exactly when it was, but you were having a party (probably a Birthday party) and the theme was all pink and red with hearts. You had a bunch of your girlfriends over…I think it was an all-girl party. I remember thinking what a neat, creative person you were. It made quite an impression on me and I have stuck around. 🙂 I have so enjoyed getting to know you and your family through your blog.I hope this has been the absolute best Birthday for you, and I hope the coming year exceeds your expectations! :)Kara