A good day.

Hey remember that time I tried 5 times to upload one post? Yeah, that was so fun.

So yesterday was my birthday. Flag Day 2011. Fun facts: it has been said by "them" that the white on our flag signifies purity and innocence; red = hardiness and valor; blue is for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Herein endeth the lesson. Onward.

Birthdays are fun. Several observations: it's fun to get a bunch of facebook messages and wall writes from friends. I even got a message from my 6th grade English teacher, Sister Cabrini (yes, Catholic school days)! Also, I do not feel any older. In fact, I feel younger than last year. I think it's the "late 20's" calling... and I'm desperately clinging to the "mid 20s" for at least another year.

Amy gave me an artistic rendering of how I view the United States...

We enjoyed a Chick-Fil-A catered lunch!! And yes, I did invite friends....Allison not only coordinated lunch, she made patriotic cakes in mason jars!! Red velvet cake, homemade buttercream icing, fresh blueberries, and a scoop of Blue Bell ice cream on top! SO good!

Mom and Dad came in town and we went to Gumbo's... now we're talking! Topped off entirely too much (delicious) food with New Orleans custard and a glass of port wine.

But wait! There's more!! Fredericksburg peaches from Vogel Orchard!! Yes, I'm making peach cobbler very soon. Who's your friend?

Came home pleasantly plump to find that Amy made me a vat of chocolate chip cookie dough. What a day, what a day.

And THEN Kristin and Amy took me out for Thai food tonight and I showed off my new hipster shades.... and here's my new facebook profile pic:

So grateful. So richly blessed.

Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts.

- (Alan Cohen)

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

- (Albert Schweitzer)

I have a quote at the base of my computer screen: "Enough is great riches." - (a Danish proverb). Having so much more than enough leaves me speechless. Thanks, y'all.