Posts Tagged ‘birthday’

Today Is My Birthday, So Why Do I Ache?

This week – the last few weeks – have been deep. They’ve included heartache, hurt and anger. They’ve included Joy, mindfulness and powerful connection. And that’s just the personal stuff, between me and me. Today is my 30th birthday. I’ve looked forward to this day for so long. Excited, honored and ready to celebrate the [...]

Why I Love Getting Older :: How Aging Became an Honor Instead of a Fear (Video)

Women, especially older women, always smirk a little when I tell them how much I look forward to aging. I can’t wait to get my first grey hair (or find them under all these dreads), I love the lines I’m wearing on my face, and how I see aging as one of the most beautiful [...]

Thirty, Twelve and Eleven

August is a busy, busy month in our little family with two birthdays and an anniversary. Justin was up first turning 30 a few weeks ago! We’re big on celebrating milestones and on celebrating life, so 30 seemed like a pretty significant number to do something big with. What did he choose? Skydiving! Zeb and [...]

Twenty-Nine Intentions

Today is my 29th birthday and I could not be happier spending it in my happy place as we drive north to Eugene for a week. I’ve been thinking on my last birthday and the list I created for myself. I couldn’t cross all of them off and I’m really okay with that. When it [...]

You’re 11 Today…

My favorite photo of you. You are 11 today. And before long you’ll be 17 and then 24 and then older. And  although I know I shouldn’t, I vacillate between being in this moment  with you and wondering who you’ll be as you continue to grow. I can’t  help it; perhaps no parent can. To [...]