It was my 31st birthday yesterday. Immensely easier than the big 30th as I hung up all expectations and was content to receive the day as it came. It was definitely a normal day, with no big plans or places to go, but it was a good day because I felt loved and remembered and had lots of happy little things along the way.
Levi thought up a theme to his perfectly chosen gifts for me: something for house, heart and home and a way to make them my own. He's had a book stamp for a number of years and now I have one too! The pansies were a surprise gift from a friend. I love new and pretty things! AND we ordered a new camera and it happened to come on my birthday, so yay for that!
For my birthday dinner, I had my eye on making roasted shrimp and broccoli since seeing it on
this site (although I used
this recipe - and yes, Mom, I even used lemon zest). They say "make it tonight" and I say the same thing. It was just so GOOD. I wish I'd made a double portion so I could be eating some leftovers right now.
That looks yummy. I'm afraid I'll have to make it for myself one night as Dad wasn't impressed.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Shell-belle! I have "Little Things Top Sew" - it's gorgeous - you're gonna love the patterns :) xx
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a sweet birthday and felt loved and remembered...cause you are :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I'm sorry this is a late wish but I've been with very little internet the last 2 weeks! But it looks like you had a great day and I'm so happy for that.
ReplyDeleteP.S. What kind of camera did you get? That is exciting stuff!