My 33rd Trip Around the Sun - Happy Birthday to Me

The birthdays just keep coming faster and faster every year.  I don't dread them.  32 was a pretty awesome year, and I'm finding the old adage "Life Starts at 30" to be kinda true.  It's also true that no one cares more about your birthday than your own Momma. So, thank you Momma for giving me a birthday and for wishing me one bright and early this morning!

Back in July we bought tickets to see Sugarland in Concert in Tampa.  I was in desperate need of a real girl's night out.  The Hubs had been away on business all week, my mommy hat was becoming tattered and torn.  My energy tank was on low and I needed to de-stress.

So, the girls got together and we made a night of it last Friday.

You may recognize the Bestie Liz from Tickled Pink

And Kirsten from Always Find the Sunnyside.  Kirsten blogged about the night and has some fabulous pictures.  So, when you are done here go on over there and check out her photos and commentary.  You'll probably want to click around awhile.  Her blog is uplifting and I love that every day she looks for the bright spot in her day and then writes about it. 

The show was awesome, probably one of the best concerts I have ever seen.  Not only do I love the band, but I also loved the company and that made it even better. 

We sang at the top of our lungs, we swayed to the slow songs, we laughed and laughed until potty breaks were necessary.  We enjoyed being outside in the fresh (or not so fresh air, thank you smokers) and let it all go.  We forgot about bedtime routines, school work, aching backs and therapy.  We forgot about teething, snotty noses, home repairs, and tantrums.  We lived in the moment.  We stayed out long past our bedtimes.  We had a blast.

And, it was one of the best birthday celebrations I've ever had!  Thank you, Liz, for knowing me like a sister.  For sharing all the ups and downs of the year with me, and for being a part of a lot of wonderful memories.  Love ya!