Sunny Friday

Today was such a gorgeous day, I have to tell ya'll about it. We have these two hand-made (by my husband, I must say!) adirondack chairs in our front yard that are perfect for lounging as our neighbors stroll by on the sidewalk out front.

Our charming adirondack chairs, made by Patrick and painted to match our front door!

I love chilling there and saying hi and just getting to know the people in our neighborhood. Well today, my hubby put up a little table for me out there, allowing me to actually work in that glorious spot. I kicked butt on some graphic design freelance while he was working away in "the shop" (aka our garage) on some more fabulous wood projects. He's really amazing when it comes to that stuff!

All the while the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the leaves are changing. I was completely content. And now tonight we are off to a Member Preview of the newest show at the Brooks Art Museum in downtown Memphis: Armed + Dangerous. It's a show all about the transformation of armor through the years. And get this...entertainment provided by Dueling Dragons School of Fencing...how cool is that?! I can't wait to watch my first fencing duel! I hope your Friday is just as lovely as mine is turning out to be!

Moral of the Story: Keep your eyes open, as you just never know when your day is going to become lovely!

Birthday Blessings

I'm sitting here and it's almost my birthday (we're talking a matter of minutes).  I'm SO excited!!!  Birthdays were always a big deal in my family.  Mom and Dad did a great job of making my sister and I feel extra special on each of our extra special days.  Streamers hanging from the door, soap writing on the mirror in the bathroom, fine china pulled out for breakfast and don't forget the birthday tablecloth accompanied by our choice of birthday dinner.  Not to mention queen for the day and lovely gifts :)  Oh yeah.  We had it good.  Scratch that...GREAT!  Needless to say my hubby has a lot to live up to as he's my family now and my birthday is so quickly approaching.  Not to worry, though, his amazingness is no less in the birthday department.  He started out my birthday week with an amazing bottle of ice wine in our new Riedel glasses (ps: totally worth the extra dinero if you're a wine drinker like us)  Beautiful flowers yesterday to remind me that my birthday is  just around the corner. I feel entirely special and my day is JUST about to begin :D Even though I do miss my family and friends on this first birthday in Memphis away from them all, I'm so blessed to have a man of God who is so eager and able to show his love for me. Better sign off for now.....3.....2.....1......HAPPY BIRTHDAY ME!!!!

Moral of the Story: Count your blessings, for I'm sure they outweigh your trials.