The Day Has Arrived

If some of you read my blog this week, it was birthday week. I went out on St. Patty's Day, did some shopping, went out to dinner, and spent time with family and friends. It was a nice way to say good-bye to 40 and hello to 41. It's not all that different, except now I am in my forties, not approaching or at forty, in my forties. As my husband pointed out I am in the best shape ever and I take care of myself.

Alyssa made the cake, made frosting, and used sprinkles for the Happy Birthday.

In fact I ran 5 miles this morning with my husband. Next Sunday, we are doing the Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago. It is an 8K. I am awfully excited to do that race. I have goals this year, just like last, but now I need to improve on times and push myself harder and compete just a little more.

Thanks to my wonderful family for making me a cake, Alyssa playing Happy Birthday on the flute, and letting me pick my lunch date today. The weather was a sunny day! Cheers to another great year!

Brandon will be 10 this week. He is so excited to celebrate his day too!

Emma sitting on the counter....we always have to tell her to get off all the time. She must still feel like the shorty in the family.

Hubby and I out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse. It was real good and so was he for not telling the wait staff it was my birthday...they have a saddle you sit on while everyone hoots and hollers..so thanks hubby for not embarrassing me last night.

More Birthday Cake

Happy Birthday Alyssa!! Today you are 12 years old. Where did the time go? It is so hard for me to believe that today you are 12. It seems like yesterday you were born and I became your Mom. Hiking July 2008

Dear Alyssa,

I am so proud of you and who you are becoming. You are a beautiful girl who thinks of others. You are responsible, caring, kind, thoughtful, and a good student. Know that your Mom and Dad love you so much. Know that if we get upset with you that we just care about you and are trying to guide you and teach you, not hurt you. Have a wonderful birthday.

Mom

Christmas 2007~ before contacts.

Birthday Madness

Happy Birthday to my very best friend.

We became friends and neighbors almost 9 years ago. We've been through many things together. We have laughed, cried, puked, been pregnant at the same time, acted like teenagers together, completed 2 triathlons together (and you kick my a$$), but most of all have developed a great friendship that I know will last a life time. Thank you for being there for me and I will always be there for you.

So Happy 33rd Birthday today to you! Cheers!!

Happy Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband! We will have cake, ice-cream, presents, and the dessert later will be to die for!! Have a great day! xoxoxoxoxo

The look is "Why are you taking my photo?"

My best buddy....what dorks you are! ( His shorts weren't really like that, he just hiked them up....we have an ongoing speedo joke)

Happy Birthday

Cheers Girls!

Tammy and hubby John

Yummy cake

What??? You are here for me?Surprise!

I turned 40 this year. I had such anxiety about this day for a year. I didn't want it to come and really was in complete denial. I told all of my family and friends I wanted to pretend this day never happened and just go on. No parties, well wishes, etc. I thought I was safe because my big day fell over Easter weekend this year. I stayed home on my day...lounged around with my family...no big deal. Phew I thought...I am 40 and the day came and went. (so I thought)



I was very fooled...my wonderful husband, family, and best of friends gave me the best surprise party ever. I had no idea because it was 2 weeks after the fact. I was so surprised...I never saw it coming. It was a great party. I couldn't believe how many people actually were there. I am blessed to have such great people in my life. Thanks to everyone who made me see that 40 is just a number and it is all up hill from here.