Perfect

 Today was my 29th birthday.

 And tonight as I blew out my candles, surrounded by my loved ones, most importantly my three children & adoring husband, I didn't make a wish. Instead I thought, with a tear in my eye, "This is perfect."

 No need for wishes when life is this sweet.

 And the simple joy of family is so abundant.

 We feasted on chicken & dumplings followed by homemade apple cake with caramel frosting served alongside Ice Cream Renaissance Honey Vanilla- my favorite!

 We laughed with babies...

 We laughed at cameras...

 and we laughed with each other.

We did what we do for birthdays- cake, candles, singing...

And lots of love for the birthday girl!

What was going to be my first birthday without Josh since I turned seventeen wasn't empty like I thought it would be.

Instead it was perfect.