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T'was the night before 50...

 

Yikes! I can't believe I turn the big 5-0 tomorrow. I'm going into my 50s brighter, stronger, and feistier than ever. I am ready to take on whatever life throws at me and excited for the upcoming adventures of this year. 

2023 is already off to a strong start. There hasn't been too much going on other than school, diving, and a few too many hospital visits this month.

We had a workday for our first day back after Winter break. The girls brought me lunch and stole me away from work,  just a wee bit early. 


Jandro moved up to Austin with Savannah this month. So far, so good!


I love when "Scientist Savannah" sends me pictures from the lab! Her Spring semester is off and running.  


Lorelei had two major dive meets this month, including Districts. I love how she gives it her all still, no matter how difficult it may be for her. 



Proud parents! After John saw this picture, he promptly trimmed his beard. 


Her district teammates are all so supportive of each other, even though they dive for different schools. 


There were two hospital visits this month. Both my mom and my sister ended up having to stay in the hospital for a bit. I am happy to say both are home and doing well. We picked up my mom yesterday after she was back in for her tummy troubles. 


Who knew you could still have fun in a hospital...teenage girls can have fun anywhere!


Nana was so happy to be home and see Savannah!


Jonas and I are still going strong at the gym and with our fitness routine. We love to spend some time at the park when the weather is nice too. Somehow this charmer always talks me into doing just a little bit more. 




Lorelei and I had dinner with Bailey. We stopped by with some Panda Express. I have always loved how well these two get along. 


We started celebrating my birthday with just some little things. Last night we got Wingstop and hung out at home. There were lots of giggles. We made s'mores for dessert. It's exactly my kind of night. 







Savannah gave me her present today. She's leaving tonight, but she just couldn't wait. She found me the cutest backpack and filled it with all kinds of goodies like Bath and Body Works, a sweatshirt, a candle, and lotions.



We grabbed some lunch from P. Terry's Burger Stand. The burgers were okay, but the company was the best! We took the burgers over to Bailey's again. The best birthday present I could ask for was time with ALL four kids. 





I got the idea instead of doing a BIG birthday party or activity, to make a list of  50 ways to celebrate turning 50! We jotted down a list last night while we had our wings. As of right now I only have 28 things we could come up with, but I figured I can add to the list as I go. I also need to type it up or make something more creative with it other than penciling it into a notebook. 



So...

Goodbye to my 40s. John said I'm turning 50 with a lot to show for it and I should feel good. I have successfully raised four wonderful kids, I have a great job I love, plenty of friends, and of course my family. The best part, is I don't feel a day over 30! I am super excited and proud to turn 50 tomorrow! 

Happy birthday to me! 50 and fabulous!



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