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Birthday Blessings

June 22, 2011

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Posted 09/12

I woke up this morning and got to spend some time snuggling with little Veronica. It was going to be a good day already. When I turned to get out of bed I saw this pretty little box on my nightstand….

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My husband picked out a beautiful little birthday surprise for me. (Despite my pleas for no gifts this year!) I went to thank him and found him cooking me quite the breakfast…. I was so grateful in that moment that God had given me someone that continually shows me selfless and unconditional love. 
This year I am thankful…..
…for two healthy children with squishy cheeks and smiles that make the sun rise.
….for a husband who works hard for our family and never thinks of himself.
….for a house over our heads and jobs to provide.
….for family and friends to learn from, be inspired by, and grow with. 
…for a God who is much greater than my meager mind, 
and who never fails to demonstrate his love in my life.

Looking forward to the years to come. Cheers!

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  1. Kassie says:

    Great things to have in life and to be thankful for!
    Happy Birthday!

  2. aww so sweet!! happy birthday! i hope you have a fantastic day 🙂 (ps we’re almost bday twins! its my bday tomorrow) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

  3. Kristin says:

    I hope you have a beautiful bday lady! You deserve it! : )

  4. So sweet! Wishing you the very best birthday yet!

  5. This was so beautifully written – what an amazing post! Happy birthday!

  6. Big happy birthday hugs to you, Anna! Enjoy your day.

    p.s. what was in the box!??

  7. katie says:

    sounds like a perfect birthday morning!!
    happy birthday!! hope it continues to be a great one!

  8. Carly says:

    happy happy birthday!!

  9. Alexandria says:

    Happy birthday beautiful! I hope your day continues to be oh-so sweet 🙂

  10. Nicole Marie says:

    so sweet. happy happy birthday!

  11. Lovely words!
    Happy birthday! 🙂

  12. Krista says:

    Happy Birthday! Glad you are having these great moments to add to the happiness of your day 🙂

  13. ag. says:

    a happy happy birthday to you! i hope your day keeps getting better…sounds like it was off to a pretty darn good start! all the best today and throughout the year!

  14. Aren’t thoughtful husbands the best?

    I wonder what was inside??!

    Happy Birthday, Anna!

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

  15. Desiree says:

    Happy Birthday! I hope it is lovely – sounds like you had a great start 🙂

  16. Happy Birthday! Hope it’s wonderful!

  17. ever ours says:

    happiest of birthdays!!

  18. Alisha says:

    Aww, this was lovely Anna. Sounds like the perfect start to a happy, happy birthday!! Hope you have fabulous rest of the day, my dear 🙂

    xoxo

  19. Anna Elder says:

    Happy Birthday, Anna!! One of my favorite people to have met over the internet. I hope you have a wonderful day (sounds pretty great already!) and an amazing upcoming year! Many wishes and blessings!

  20. Jenna says:

    Happy Birthday Anna! – I hope you have a wonderful surrounded by people you love 🙂 So glad you have so much to be thankful for!

    xoxo
    Jenna

  21. That’s so sweet! Happy Birthday!!! 🙂

  22. what a sweet man you have! Happy Birthday Anna, have a lovely day!! xo

  23. Julie says:

    the happiest of birthdays to you Anna! what a lovely way to start your day!

  24. stephanie says:

    happy birthday sweet friend! hope it’s the best ever!!!

  25. LCR says:

    How special, Anna! that’s just awesome. You deserve such a special gesture… sounds like a pretty awesome man.
    I hope you have/ had such a good birthday!
    xo
    L

  26. Lindsay says:

    Happy Birthday Momma! You deserve all the recognition from your sweet family!

  27. designchic says:

    Happy Birthday and yes, indeed, we all have a lot to be thankful for. Sometimes it’s nice just to write it down as a reminder…

  28. leigh says:

    Happy birthday! Such a beautiful birthday post!

  29. how sweet, I love surprises! What a stud of a husband you have my dear. hehehe. Well Feliz Cumpelanos 🙂

  30. You are such a lucky lady! You’ve been blessed so many times. Have a fantastic birthday, beautiful Anna!

  31. Michaela says:

    You are just so special, pretty lady! I know I wished you happy birthday on facebook, but why not do it again here?! hehe (: Loved this post. You’re so blessed! God is so good (:

  32. Anna Hart says:

    praise God. happy birthday Anna! 🙂

  33. Hollie Ann says:

    happy birthday! have an amazing day 🙂

  34. Happy Birthday Anna!! All the best for you! What was inside? I’m dying to know!

    PS: My husband likes to leave me gifts on my bedside table too, I love it!

  35. Happy Birthday Anna!! All the best for you! What was inside? I’m dying to know!

    PS: My husband likes to leave me gifts on my bedside table too, I love it!

  36. Happy Birthday Anna!! All the best for you! What was inside? I’m dying to know!

    PS: My husband likes to leave me gifts on my bedside table too, I love it!

  37. alli/hooray says:

    What a beautiful way to count your blessings. Happy birthday, Anna!

  38. That is so sweet! Happy Birthday Anna 🙂

  39. Lori says:

    happy happy birthday!

  40. Megan says:

    happy happy birthday lovely lady!!!

  41. What a perfect day!
    I am sure you deserve every ounce of love your beautiful family shows you.

    Hope the rest of the day was equally wonderful.

    Happy Birthday from Sydney!

    x Charlotta

  42. Sarah says:

    Your faithfulness is always so inspiring! =)

    Happy Birthday!!

    nobodyputssarahinthecorner.wordpress.com

  43. how sweet! happy birthday!

  44. Happy Birthday Anna!! xo

  45. simplyvonne says:

    happy birthday girlie! hope you had a great one !!!!

  46. Erica says:

    Such a lovely post! Happy Birthday and the best of wishes for another wonderful year.

    Cheers!

    erica @ tinseltwine . com

  47. Martina says:

    Happy, happy birthday dear Anna! My birthday was on the 21. – so we are close and could have toasted each other at midnight. Best wishes for a wonderful new year to come! xox

  48. Tang says:

    Happy Belated Anna!!! I hope it was amazing. 🙂

  49. Val says:

    Sounds like perfection! I hope your birthday was wonderful!

  50. ASHLEY says:

    Happy Birthday Anna! Wishing you the best for this year! Many blessings 🙂

  51. sherri lynn says:

    Happy Birthday! This was a great post! I also am so thankful for the way my husband selflessly works to provide for our family. God has blessed us richly!!

  52. Such a cute idea!! Fourth of July ones would be so fun! Love your blog.

    http://twofoldtribe.blogspot.com/

  53. Jo says:

    What a happy post! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

  54. Melissa says:

    Happy Birthday (yesterday), Anna!! Sounds like you’ve got yourself a good man!

  55. What great blessings! Wonderful husband, fabulous squeezable babies and a God that continues to show mercy, support and grace unspeakable!!

  56. Kimia Kline says:

    happy birthday 🙂 indeed so many things to be thankful for. but you’ve left us all wondering, what was in the box!?

  57. Glocal Girl says:

    Happy belated birthday, Anna! You are certainly blessed… wishing you another year of love, happiness and beautiful memories!

    X
    Jeanelle @
    Glocal Girl

  58. awe love, happy belated birthday wishes!!!!!! what a wonderful way to wake up and then be treated to such a special morning start up. your thankfuls are so supreme and beautiful, as are you. many more blessings are coming your way and you deserve every one!

    it was Sean’s b-day on the 21st so we have been eating cake for days : ) i guess i’m not surprised you are a Cancer, they are so nurturing and welcome home-ing. you are certainly the epitome of warmth, kindness and consideration for all. i’m a water sign too, Scorpio, so we do blend well. xoox ♥

  59. Elisse says:

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday, friend!

  60. jessica says:

    happy belated birthday sweet friend! hope you had a wonderful day!

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