Birthday Week

I love fall and October!  This last week was my birthday, and I was so blessed by my family and friends.  I do enjoy birthdays, and I also enjoy good surprises.  Well, my hubby did a great job and surprised me!  Friday night, I thought I was just going to hang out with one of my good friend's Bethany.  But instead, we had a great double date with Tobin and I, and Bethany and her husband Brad.  It was special to hang out, have dinner at a yummy restaurant (Del Alma), and then we left dinner, and I thought we were going to "dessert."  Again I was surprised as we went to a Bebo Norman concert.  One of Tobin & my favorite artist, going back to college.  We had one of his songs that meant a lot to each of us, sung at our wedding. 

Here's the song: A Page Is Turned

Then we went out and had yummy gelato for dessert!  Very special.

Then on my birthday - I had lots of people at work wishing me Happy Birthday.  One of my coworkers made a gluten and dairy free carrot cake - yummy!  And then I went out to dessert with girlfriends from church.

I was blessed by getting several scarves as gifts - I love scarves!

Then on Saturday, I got to spend the day with my sister, shopping in Portland.  It was fun to get to spend time together, talk, and get a few things.  We went up to IKEA, and I finished getting a few things for the nursery (blog post to follow about that once it's all decorated!).  

I just am overwhelmed by the love and community that the Lord has blessed us with.  For several years, Tobin and I lived so far away that we didn't have many friends or family nearby to celebrate these fun events.  I am so thankful for the community of friends at church - that have basically also become like family and my family that is now so close.

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to remember and be thankful for what God has blessed me with.