Happy Birthday to me

I figure I am allowed to wish myself a happy birthday since I'm generally in charge of birthdays around here.

Maybe it's because I'm getting older but the last couple years I have gotten very introspective on my birthday. This year I'm thinking about where I've been and where I'm going. As many of you know I've moved a lot...a lot, alot. Because of that I've never felt like any one place was my home. My church is home because I know I'm loved and accepted there. When I was in Peru it felt like home too. I don't have any real reason for that. Maybe it's because that's where I'm supposed to be? In Jose's arms is home because I feel safe there. A lot of places are home. And a lot of places aren't. Sometimes it's surprising where home is and where it isn't. (I sound like yoda..."mmm, much confusion in you there is"...and yes Jose has turned me into a bit of a star wars geek)

Jose and I are celebrating Saturday at a Peruvian buffet. *WOOT* I love Peruvian food (good thing huh?) Today since he had to work we didn't do very much but he made me feel well loved. He tried to get the boys to leave me alone so I could sleep in...brought me lunch and got me an ice cream cake. I'm pretty sure I gained 15 lbs today. I went to the park with the kids today while Jose was at Man Church. I met up with some friends and took my camera to take pictures of our merriment. I got there first took like 5 pictures of myself and the boys but as soon as my friends got there I forgot to take pictures. That is the reason I don't have any pictures of most of my friends. I get too interested in talking and totally forget to capture the moment. *sigh* Anyway my sweet friend Abigail got me froggy cupcakes and a cute shirt I can't wait to wear. (I love presents! Thank you Abi!)

In other (Peru related) news we are leaving houston in less than 11 weeks! Time is flying by right now! So much still to do and yet I am feeling more and more ready everyday