Isn’t 33 a cool number? I like it – two 3’s. Today the digits rolled over and that is where I’ve landed. Part of me is wondering how I got this old while the other half is excited for the journey which lies ahead. Needless to say, it’s been a wonderful life.
I’ve decided tax return season and my birthday hit at good times! I was the recipient of a very indulgent gift. After over a year about talking and dreaming of a road bike the day has arrived! I cannot wait to put some miles on my new tires that Stephen so kindly presented to me. Alexis and Lily named her, “Zoe”. It’s a good thing there is a little snow out there still so I can concentrate on baby things for a few more weeks, eh? I am dreaming of the day when I can feel the wind against my face and breeze up and down the dry farms. (It has been a long fall/winter)
I also received a new set of scriptures! My other is now being retired to the cedar chest…I got them when I was a junior in high school (16 years ago for Christmas from my dad) At breakfast I told my kids that I felt like a missionary – getting a new bike and set of scriptures. I wondered out loud if there are many 33 year old pregnant women missionaries? I guess not proselyting ones.
My children were so cute and thoughtful. Alexis even bought me a $5 gift with her own money. If you know Alexis she is very particular at where she lets her money go, and she had to work hard to earn that money. Lily had $2 left in her purse at Winco Foods last night and with Alexis’ help she picked out a cute card and bought me some orange sticks. They were all full of hugs and Happy Birthday to you! Mason helped me make the birthday cake and everyone was so great at letting me just take it easy! Birthdays on Sunday are great and relaxing.
After dinner we played a game of Cadoo and I received calls from family and friends. We were even able to participate in the Baldwin Family Home Evening via Skype, pretty cool! Nothing like a birthday to help you feel loved and special.
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Comments:
Mom and Dad Parker said…
Happy Birthday Jodi! You are already doing the best missionary work that is done on the earth.
“and if it so be that you should labor (even a little more meaningful) all your days… and bring save it be one soul…” And that one soul is Lily, or Mason, or Alexis, or Olivia, or even Stephen, how great will be your joy with them in the celestial kingdom. You are a great missionary, always have been, and we suspect will always be forever. Thanks for being born!
We love you and what you stand for.
Monday, February 25, 2008 1:07:43 AM
John said…
You and Stephen should bike on down to our house and we will give you a ride home. Happy Birthday. Sorry for not mentioning it yesterday. I feel like a heel. You are a great Sister in law. I am proud to hear Alexis is a tightwad like her uncle John.
Monday, February 25, 2008 1:49:00 PM
Anne said…
YEAH! How fun to get a road bike! Yippee Skippy! Maybe we could do Little Red Riding Hood together some day! (The bike is a little bit closer on the list, so maybe when your baby is a little older, let’s do it!) Happy Day!
Monday, February 25, 2008 4:49:41 PM
Stacie said…
I love the silky pjs! The cake looks really yummy! I am glad to hear it was a good day for you! you need a relaxing moment whenever you can get it! You are a great sister-in-law! All of my sister-inlaws are wonderful! I couldn’t have picked them better myself! I love the way you love my brother! Thanks!
Monday, February 25, 2008 9:29:54 PM
Amy said…
I wish I was turning 33.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:03:57 PM
Steph said…
One year older and one more kid, what will next year bring? Happy Birthday! I love the baby pictures, you look like a great family.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:58:27 PM
MZB said…
Happy B-day!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:08:32 PM
Amy said…
I still owe you a birthday present and a baby gift. One of these days it will arrive…when I remember to order something… :-). Wait! I’ll write it down, then maybe I’ll remember!
Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:55:19 PM