While approaching my 40th birthday I realized that I wasn't sad or depressed. Rather I felt totally and completely grateful for all God has given me in my almost 40 years. Afterall I am a mother to three miracle boys, and I have a supportive hubby, loving family, and amazing friends. All of that on top of a career that I was proud to have had, an education that I worked hard to accomplish, overall health that I am determined to maintain, and financial freedom that allows me the priceless opportunity to stay at home with my boys. Since I am so incredibly grateful for the blessed life that I have, I wouldn't change a thing about it.
Craig and I rented a boat to go up and down the Chicago River with some of my nearest and dearest friends...
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| The whole boat crew... |
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| My hottie husband, aka "Captain Craig". |
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| Katelynn and Dave |
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| Ang and EJ |
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| Kelly and Spencer |
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| Laura, with Ang and EJ |
After our fun boat ride, we were off to Navy Pier to listen to some fun music and celebrate more!
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| Any guesses on where we hung out? Spencer is giving us a pretty good clue... (Landshark Beer Garden) |
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| Katelynn loves her ketchup! |
On my actual birthday I was lucky enough to celebrate with my parents, sister and nephews. We had a little party at Centennial Beach, and fun was had by all!!!
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| All three older boys passed the swimming test so they were able to go on the high dive with me. |
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| My mom has always been my #1 supporter! Here she is cheering for me after my first dive off the high dive, ever! No pictures of me on the high dive, just a video that's not blogworthy :-). |
Celebration #3... Hibachi dinner with my family!
And if that wasn't enough celebrating, I received more cards, messages, and packages in the mail than ever before. The kind words that were shared means more than anything.
I am truly blessed and one very happy 40 year old!
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