360 Months

7.10.2016

So many things to blog about, so little time. The past two weekends have been packed full, R is sick again, and blogging has taken the backseat, but at least the dishes are done (for now) and I went running today so #priorities.

But July 10, 2016, is a day that must be documented. It is my thirtieth birthday and the day R turned eleven months. 
^^^ Please note the bowtie hair bow because girlfriend was not having it. Also, please note that I tried to sit in the gray elephant chair and it was, how do you say, a giant fail. These hips don't lie.

For my birthday, Jordan and I met up with our church friends for breakfast before church, and then later in the day some friends came over for games. R hasn't been feeling well this weekend, but she has been really sweet and snuggly, which I don't hate.

I think birthdays are so fun and always make a big deal out of them. I feel so very blessed by friends and family who make me feel so special on my birthday!

Please be praying for R that she feels better. We aren't quite sure what's wrong with her, but she's definitely not feeling 100%. Maybe another ear infection? And of course be in prayer for our country and our world. I wrote this post on prayer a few weeks ago that is still applicable in these current events if you haven't read it yet.

I hope to find time this week to post pictures from last weekend, but I make no promises. My whole family came up from Texas to surprise me for an early birthday weekend, and it was so fun! And of course I want to post R's 11-month update. Just one more month until I am officially the mother of a one-year-old. HOW. I still don't know what I'm doing, in case you thought I was all knowledgable about baby stuff now.

Have a great week! May you find joy today in whatever circumstance you find yourself.

p.s. A little something for those of you who want more Jordan on the blog. R takes no prisoners.

Katie @ Live Half Full said...

Happy 360 months! I'm at 358 months right now… looking forward to it!

Beka @ Sunshine to the Square Inch said...

Happy birthday, friend! I'm glad you got to spend time with family and friends. I'll pray R feels better soon.

Danielle said...

Happy Birthday! Hope your sweet girl feels better!

Erika Powell said...

Happy happy Birthday! Hope R starts feeling better soon!

Joy @ TheJoyOfHope21.blogpot.com said...

Happy (belated) birthday, Amanda! Hope you have a blessed year ahead and that R's health improves rapidly.

Rebecca Jo said...

Ahhh - you make 30 looks amazing momma!!!

Nadine said...

Happy Birthday and welcome to the 30 and up club!!! I think we need to see some outtakes of fitting in that tiny little elephant chair, which is totally adorable by the way. Sounds like you had a great birthday!

Michelle said...

Happy Birthday! I'm so sorry R isn't feeling well. G is in the same boat, says the mom who got no sleep last night.

Brandi said...

Happy birthday! Sounds like a lot of celebrating going on! Hope that cute baby is on the mend soon.

John & Heather said...

Happy Birthday!! I love that you celebrate with a birth month. I also love that you attempted to sit in R's chair for your picture. Lol! I hope R gets back to feeling better so you can continue celebrating Birth Month!

Rach said...

Happy 360 months!! And happy 11 months to R! You two are both adorable. :) So glad you got to celebrate with so many people you love! :)

Caroline @ In Due Time said...

Hope it was a great day celebrating. Praying for R right now!

Audrey Louise said...

Aww! Happy Birthday to you! 30 looks AWESOME on you! (Bummer about the elephant chair, though! I think it looks pretty comfy! Haha!) Sending some good vibes and prayers your way for little R!

Kayla MKOY said...

How fun that your family came up early to surprise you! I also love that you refer to yourself as 360 months ;) hilarious! I'm so happy you had a great birthday! Caleb and I love to make birthdays a big deal, too!

Ali said...

Happy belated birthday! Welcome to your 30's! Hope R is feeling better.

The Girl who Loved to Write said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I'll be praying for your little love!

Kristen @ See You In A Porridge said...

happy belated birthday again!! i laughed so hard at you trying to sit in the elephant chair. i tried to do that with a little rocking chair at KC's family's house and I got stuck. These hips almost broke that chair. bad idea. i love making a big deal out of birthdays, why not! hope R is feeling better, poor thing. That last photo is the best.

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