The BIG 4-0...

This past Sunday I celebrated a big milestone.  I officially entered my 40s, or as Sullivan politely reminded me, I am now almost halfway to death!  That's right.  I'm old.  Ancient.

I woke up to breakfast in bed, thanks to that 10 year old that thinks I'm ancient.  Sullivan is always good for making me breakfast in bed.  Sweet girl.

The rest of the day was showered with sweet sentiments and sweet mementos from my sweet family. They truly made the day so special for me and made me feel so loved.

They made a couple different posters for me - one describing the reasons they love me and the other to highlight the things that happened the year that I was born.  Amazingly kind sentiments they shared...

Aside from the great posters, they spend countless hours scouring photos from the past and getting them printed out.  It was a BLAST to go through all the photos and relive the memories each photo represented!  I challenged the girls to find a picture that I couldn't tell you where it was taken.  They have yet to find one that stumps me!

It goes without saying that they put a lot of effort into this day, and I know Ryan spent a great part of his week alone in Indy (while us girls were in SD)  working on the details of this birthday surprise.  To that, I am so appreciative and grateful!

This past week, I was also blessed enough to celebrate my big milestone with the Kempers and Grandma Jane.  While we were back in SD to see everyone, they made it a point to make me feel special.

We celebrated with a birthday cake and some great gifts - a day at the spa (heavenly!!!) and some new shoes that I can't wait to try out!  I was truly spoiled rotten but I am so appreciative!

I also brought in the big birthday with some neighborhood friends.  It was great to get together with them to share laughter and good times.

With all that celebrating, I am tired.  Or am I tired because I am now old?!  Ha ha.  Anyway, I am thankful to be able to share my special day with so many of the people that I love.  To all of you who helped me celebrate or sent me well wishes, thank you for making my 40th so memorable and so special!