It’s my birthday tomorrow and it’s so crazy to believe that I’ll be 42!! Honestly, I never quite believed people when they said they still feel like they’re 22, but that’s exactly how I feel. But really, I still feel like I’m in high school!! Having our kids attend the same high school that Joe and I attended is honestly surreal. It takes me right back to all the memories we made there. And it’s even crazier to see our friends’ kids becoming friends with ours. It’s like a dream come true.
To be completely transparent, I feel like the last 2.5-3 years of my life have been completely insane. We’ve lived in four houses in that amount of time. We’ve bought and sold a few lots, started and stopped 2 home builds, adjusted jobs, our oldest turned 18 and graduated high school, and just a lot of other major big events!! I truly feel like God has pushed me and made me grow so much in the last three years, and I’m honestly so grateful for it. I feel like my priorities have adjusted and aligned with what really matters, and every day I’m striving to just be a better version of myself. It’s crazy how your mindset changes in your 40s. I honestly don’t give two thoughts as to what other people think. I’m fine with embarrassing my kids with hugs and kisses in front of their friends and the online world, and if I could have my one wish, it would be to bottle them all up and keep them under one roof forever. And honestly, I am over things. Stuff gives me anxiety, and I have truly come to believe that less is more!! Material things don’t bring me joy. Joe asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and I said my whole family. (Not sharing them with friends) haha. So he booked us a trip to Moab, and we leave today. I am so excited for a whole weekend with all my people doing what I love most…just being together.
Along with those thoughts, I also wanted to share a few favorites from this past year below!! Thanks in advance for all the birthday wishes- so grateful for each and every one of you!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITES FROM THIS PAST YEAR
my similar dress || joe’s shirt
FAVORITE MEMORY:
I would have to say all my favorite memories from this past year include my kids. Just spending time together and being away from the everyday is honestly my favorite. But one particular memory is being in Hawaii for Hunter’s 18th birthday and going skydiving with her Joe!! I honestly never thought that was something I would ever do, but it just seemed to flow and work for that vacation! And I’m so glad I did it.
FAVORITE TRIP:
Again, all of my favorite trips are with my kids, but this last year Joe and I went to Italy, and it was quite amazing! It was so fun to come home and show the kids all our pictures and talk about how much history is back there. I had never been to Europe before, so this was an amazing experience for both of us! To read all the details of our Italy trip, click here.
similar dress + shoes + bag
FAVORITE AMAZON PURCHASE:
Again, it would be anything to do with my kids! So games or tubing/lake items, anything that has to do with them. But if we’re talking for myself, it would have to be my weighted vest. I have the 10lb vest, and I seriously put it on if I’m just cleaning up around the house or during workouts, too. It just adds a little extra oomph to my day and helps with core and leg strength!
FAVORITE GIFT TO MYSELF:
As I get older, I enjoy investing in self-care and anything anti-aging, haha. My LED red light face mask has been my go-to skincare item for the past year. It’s helped my dark spots and has totally brightened my skin. I recently just bought this scalp massager from Amazon, and I am obsessed with it! It’s supposed to open your hair follicles to help with hair growth and keep your hair healthy! Definitely recommend!
A FEW MORE FAVORITES
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I’m so excited for this next year of life with my family by my side- each year just gets better and better! Thank you for all the birthday wishes!
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