Officially 40

Can't imagine being in a better place in life at 40. I am living my dream and then some, blessed with wonderful husband and kids, incredible community of friends and family and great health!

The festivities began on Monday night with a farm dinner out at Pastures of Plenty for a very small group of friends. It was very relaxing and the kids all had a great time. Awesome vegan food, right down to the strawberry shortcake!

My actual birthday began snuggled between my two little girls. The kids all got along so nicely this morning. Lorna was "reading" to the little ones and helping them get ready. Then we all trucked up to Nederland to meet Kelsey, do some errands at the house, pick wild flowers, ride the carousel, grab lunch at Kathmandu and head down the canyon. Then Lorna and I had a pedicure which comes with your choice of peanut or plain m&m's. Roy and I had an appointment to check out a suspicious lump on his back - all benign. Thai take out and cards / phone calls in the evening.

Last week I went to buy my regular vitamin pills and right next to them was the new version for 40+..."for mature women's needs". I stood there contemplating the nuances of the crossroads for more than five minutes, circling the aisle to draw less attention to myself. Finally I decided that I would be more mature the next time I needed vitamins.

I think I made a movie of the 24 hours on youtube. Let me know if it actually worked!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df-CKcwNMGQ