Sometimes Getting Older Having Birthdays is Fun!

Back in the spring we thought we would go to the Grand Canyon on vacation in June. We'd pick up the kids in Taos at the end of our church's youth camp and keep going. Then my man's work schedule didn't cooperate and we weren't sure we were going anywhere. Finally, as July begin to wane it became evident that we could plan a trip.

Only the Grand Canyon didn't sound so appealing at this point in the summer, especially since central Texas had only had about 4 days under 100 degrees since June 13! So we looked east, and remembered the fun and historical sites in Tennessee.

And then it hit me: we would be staying several days in Chattanooga! Which is relatively near three blog friends, two whom I have never met in real life.

So today my man and kids are sight-seeing without me, and I just got back from possibly my most fun birthday lunch ever!

Kelli, Lisa, Lisa, Me

Oh.My.Goodness. What a blast we had! The only one I had met before was Lisa The Preacher's Wife. Lisa Writes & Kelli (Ponderings of a Pastor's Wife) had not met each other before, although they both knew Lisa PW. It was such a wonderful treat, and I couldn't believe this Texas gal made it all the way to Tennessee!

And last night I got a headstart on my birthday. We had gone to Nashville for the day, and before driving back to Chattanooga my family had the delight of having dinner with Nancy Rue! My girl had not seen her in a couple of years so she was especially excited. They discussed the new teen series Nancy is writing and her new blog for teens! The guys were patient and enjoyed themselves - what's not to love about Nancy? - especially when she related her story of attempting Harley-riding lessons!



Sometimes God just absolutely showers blessings upon us! From the time I got up and opened my first birthday email, it has been a day filled with love. And it's not over. Tonight we're having dinner here!



Thanks to all of you for your sweet birthday wishes!

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