Today I'm 26!

Birthday's have always been big in our family, and I think that's the way it should be. I can always count on fun surprises from my family, a dinner out, thoughtful gifts and a creative party, which make the day spectacular. But I think it all stems from our mutual understanding that adding years to the ticker is a good thing. That every year milestone met means a new year has started. That we've been granted more time on this lovely planet by God. No one in my family is scared of growing old or older. We don't worry about crows feet, or laugh lines. We don't care that we may not have accomplished everything we thought we would by the latest age. We're just happy to be around, with the ones we love, celebrating something awesome: our birth! Growing up, Birthdays were always special, and they still are! For every member of the family. I teared up last night thinking of how lucky I am. How blessed I was 26 years ago to be born into the family I was given. To think that I looked up at my Mom, Dad and older Sister and probably had no idea just how lucky I really was at that moment. I certainly know now. :) And I will spend today amid those happy faces, proud to be a part of the family.