6.22.2011

Birthday Blessings

I woke up this morning and got to spend some time snuggling with little Veronica. It was going to be a good day already. When I turned to get out of bed I saw this pretty little box on my nightstand....

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My husband picked out a beautiful little birthday surprise for me. (Despite my pleas for no gifts this year!) I went to thank him and found him cooking me quite the breakfast.... I was so grateful in that moment that God had given me someone that continually shows me selfless and unconditional love. 

This year I am thankful.....
...for two healthy children with squishy cheeks and smiles that make the sun rise.
....for a husband who works hard for our family and never thinks of himself.
....for a house over our heads and jobs to provide.
....for family and friends to learn from, be inspired by, and grow with. 
...for a God who is much greater than my meager mind, 
and who never fails to demonstrate his love in my life.

Looking forward to the years to come. Cheers!



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59 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Great things to have in life and to be thankful for!
    Happy Birthday!

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  2. jillian :: cornflake dreams.June 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    aww so sweet!! happy birthday! i hope you have a fantastic day :) (ps we're almost bday twins! its my bday tomorrow) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  3. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 22, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I hope you have a beautiful bday lady! You deserve it! : )

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  4. Stephanie ShepherdJune 22, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    So sweet! Wishing you the very best birthday yet!

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  5. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This was so beautifully written - what an amazing post! Happy birthday!

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  6. christine, just bellaJune 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Big happy birthday hugs to you, Anna! Enjoy your day.

    p.s. what was in the box!??

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  7. katie walkerJune 22, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    sounds like a perfect birthday morning!!
    happy birthday!! hope it continues to be a great one!

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  8. CarlyJune 22, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    happy happy birthday!!

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  9. Alex ByerJune 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Happy birthday beautiful! I hope your day continues to be oh-so sweet :)

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  10. Nicole MarieJune 22, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    so sweet. happy happy birthday!

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  11. A M A R A D IJune 22, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Lovely words!
    Happy birthday! :)

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  12. KristaJune 22, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Happy Birthday! Glad you are having these great moments to add to the happiness of your day :)

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  13. ag.June 22, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    a happy happy birthday to you! i hope your day keeps getting better...sounds like it was off to a pretty darn good start! all the best today and throughout the year!

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  14. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Aren't thoughtful husbands the best?

    I wonder what was inside??!

    Happy Birthday, Anna!

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  15. DesireeJune 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope it is lovely - sounds like you had a great start :)

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  16. jdavissquaredJune 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope it's wonderful!

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  17. ever oursJune 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    happiest of birthdays!!

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  18. AlishaJune 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Aww, this was lovely Anna. Sounds like the perfect start to a happy, happy birthday!! Hope you have fabulous rest of the day, my dear :)

    xoxo

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  19. Anna ElderJune 22, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Happy Birthday, Anna!! One of my favorite people to have met over the internet. I hope you have a wonderful day (sounds pretty great already!) and an amazing upcoming year! Many wishes and blessings!

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  20. JennaJune 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Happy Birthday Anna! - I hope you have a wonderful surrounded by people you love :) So glad you have so much to be thankful for!

    xoxo
    Jenna

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  21. Monika-icoulddothis.blogJune 22, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Happy Birthday Anna :)

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  22. Dana GastelumJune 22, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    That's so sweet! Happy Birthday!!! :)

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  23. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJune 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    what a sweet man you have! Happy Birthday Anna, have a lovely day!! xo

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  24. JulieJune 22, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    the happiest of birthdays to you Anna! what a lovely way to start your day!

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  25. stephanieJune 22, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    happy birthday sweet friend! hope it's the best ever!!!

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  26. LCRJune 22, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    How special, Anna! that's just awesome. You deserve such a special gesture... sounds like a pretty awesome man.
    I hope you have/ had such a good birthday!
    xo
    L

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  27. LindsayJune 22, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Happy Birthday Momma! You deserve all the recognition from your sweet family!

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  28. designchicJune 22, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Happy Birthday and yes, indeed, we all have a lot to be thankful for. Sometimes it's nice just to write it down as a reminder...

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  29. leigh annJune 22, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Happy birthday! Such a beautiful birthday post!
    <3 leigh

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  30. Melissa: Write it in LipstickJune 22, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    how sweet, I love surprises! What a stud of a husband you have my dear. hehehe. Well Feliz Cumpelanos :)

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  31. BrandiJune 22, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    You are such a lucky lady! You've been blessed so many times. Have a fantastic birthday, beautiful Anna!

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  32. MichaelaJune 22, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    You are just so special, pretty lady! I know I wished you happy birthday on facebook, but why not do it again here?! hehe (: Loved this post. You're so blessed! God is so good (:

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  33. Anna HartJune 22, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    praise God. happy birthday Anna! :)

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  34. Hollie AnnJune 22, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    happy birthday! have an amazing day :)

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  35. Gaby [The Vault Files]June 22, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Happy Birthday Anna!! All the best for you! What was inside? I'm dying to know!

    PS: My husband likes to leave me gifts on my bedside table too, I love it!

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  36. alli/hoorayJune 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    What a beautiful way to count your blessings. Happy birthday, Anna!

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  37. Hinerangi Hemara-HaeanaJune 22, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    That is so sweet! Happy Birthday Anna :)

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  38. LoriJune 23, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    happy happy birthday!

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  39. MeganJune 23, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    happy happy birthday lovely lady!!!

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  40. Charlotta WardJune 23, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    What a perfect day!
    I am sure you deserve every ounce of love your beautiful family shows you.

    Hope the rest of the day was equally wonderful.

    Happy Birthday from Sydney!

    x Charlotta

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  41. SarahJune 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Your faithfulness is always so inspiring! =)

    Happy Birthday!!

    nobodyputssarahinthecorner.wordpress.com

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  42. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    how sweet! happy birthday!

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  43. postcards and prettiesJune 23, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Happy Birthday Anna!! xo

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  44. simplyvonneJune 23, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    happy birthday girlie! hope you had a great one !!!!

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  45. EricaJune 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Such a lovely post! Happy Birthday and the best of wishes for another wonderful year.

    Cheers!

    erica @ tinseltwine . com

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  46. MartinaJune 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Happy, happy birthday dear Anna! My birthday was on the 21. - so we are close and could have toasted each other at midnight. Best wishes for a wonderful new year to come! xox

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  47. TangJune 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Happy Belated Anna!!! I hope it was amazing. :)

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  48. ValJune 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Sounds like perfection! I hope your birthday was wonderful!

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  49. ASHLEYJune 23, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Happy Birthday Anna! Wishing you the best for this year! Many blessings :)

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  50. sherri lynnJune 23, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Happy Birthday! This was a great post! I also am so thankful for the way my husband selflessly works to provide for our family. God has blessed us richly!!

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  51. Twofold TribeJune 23, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Such a cute idea!! Fourth of July ones would be so fun! Love your blog.

    http://twofoldtribe.blogspot.com/

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  52. JoJune 23, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    What a happy post! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

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  53. MelissaJune 23, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Happy Birthday (yesterday), Anna!! Sounds like you've got yourself a good man!

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  54. Drew {Coral Cafe}June 24, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    What great blessings! Wonderful husband, fabulous squeezable babies and a God that continues to show mercy, support and grace unspeakable!!

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  55. Kimia KlineJune 24, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    happy birthday :) indeed so many things to be thankful for. but you've left us all wondering, what was in the box!?

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  56. JeanelleJune 24, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Happy belated birthday, Anna! You are certainly blessed... wishing you another year of love, happiness and beautiful memories!

    X
    Jeanelle @
    Glocal Girl

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  57. Some Korean Website HighjackerJune 25, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    awe love, happy belated birthday wishes!!!!!! what a wonderful way to wake up and then be treated to such a special morning start up. your thankfuls are so supreme and beautiful, as are you. many more blessings are coming your way and you deserve every one!

    it was Sean's b-day on the 21st so we have been eating cake for days : ) i guess i'm not surprised you are a Cancer, they are so nurturing and welcome home-ing. you are certainly the epitome of warmth, kindness and consideration for all. i'm a water sign too, Scorpio, so we do blend well. xoox ♥

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  58. ElisseJune 26, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday, friend!

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  59. jessica // union shoreJune 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    happy belated birthday sweet friend! hope you had a wonderful day!

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Love hearing from each of you. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! <3

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