Birthdays

Yesterday was my birthday. My favorite thing about having a birthday is that my family is so excited about it. Toddo woke me up singing and was thrilled all day that it was my special time. Jacy made me steak kabobs and my mom took the day off from work to enjoy the day with me. The very best part of the day is the phone calls. I love that every one in my extended

family calls to chat for a few moments, wish me a good day and tell me they love me. What a gift!

Today would have been Steph's 25th birthday! I would love to call her.

The birthday call from those you love is a tribute. It's saying, "Hey, I appreciate that you are a part of my family and I love you so much". We can't call Steph, but we do send tribute to her today in lots of different ways. Whether it is a stop at the cemetery or a trip to Starbucks for a tall, vanilla, Americano, we are thinking of her and loving her. I will be sitting with my Americano later this morning just waiting for an adorable firefighter to pass by, it will be part of my tribute!