twenty seven

I don't know why but I specifically remember being 13 or 14 years old when my cousin Courtney turned 27 and I thought, "wow, 27 is O L D." It's a good thing my perspective has changed ~ I can't wait to be in my 30's!

So yes, I turned 27 today. It's been a G R E A T day. Nate slept in. Which means Wes & I got to sleep past 6:30am. Some friends took me to a great lunch. THANKS GIRLS. My family had Metro Pizza, cake/icecream & swimming at my parent's house tonight. THANKS FAM. And thanks to all of you for the many phone calls, emails & F U N birthday packages! You all seriously read my mind with books I've been wanting to read, a bag I can't wait to use, adorable framed photos, home decor I've been eyeing for months and fabulous gift cards. I am so B L E S S E D to have such thoughtful friends and family. I even have nice clients who delivered cupcakes from the cupcakery! YUM.

{abbie after eating cake. she even sang "happy birthday" to me. so cute!}

{my lil' sis eating OUR birthday cake. She didn't get one a few weeks ago so I shared}

And in between all of that I was packing for H A W A I I ! We leave for the airport in one hour! I managed to get Nate all packed and in bed at my parent's house. As of yesterday he had a 102.5 temperature and a double-ear infection. He woke up without a fever so I'm hoping the strong antibiotics are kicking in (the weak ones didn't work) and that my parents can enjoy a healthy baby for a week. We are all packed so we're trying to clean our house as fast as we can. It's amazing what you can accomplish in 2 hours without a baby! I love coming home from vacation to a clean house. I have to say, it's wierd being at home without Nate. I hope he remembers us by the time we see him again. It will be a nice break but I'm sure gonna miss that kid.

And so, we're off on our next Griffeth family summer adventure. I'll be thinking of you all as I read a book on a beach sipping my banana coconut smoothie. See ya in a week!