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I now consider myself deep into my 30's.  It doesn't matter now if I'm 31 or 39, I feel like it's all the same and I think I'm okay with it.
I began my day by opening up the gifts that the kids picked out for me.  Jilli gave me a king size milk chocolate bar, Beck gave me chocolate and peanut butter eggs, Jax gave me a large chocolate bunny and Mac gave me a bouquet of blue silk flowers.  These kids do know their mommy -- give me some flowers and chocolate and consider me happy.  Nate also threw in some Reese's eggs, the Tangled movie and a year pass to the Life & Science museum.

The kids also sent me on a Birthday Scavenger hunt. I was super impressed with the clues Mac came up with and thrilled with all of my treasures!

Since my birthday fell on Sunday, which was also General Conference, my wonderful friend, Kristi invited my family and the Brehler family over for brunch.

 We ate some delicious food (I brought fruit on my new homemade platter -- check me out), chatted and let the kids play before we headed back home in time for conference.

I really enjoyed Elder Cook's talk on the role of women and mothers and how divine that calling is.  But when I heard someone yell from the other room, "Mom, can you come wipe my bum?" I was quickly brought back to MY reality and even though it didn't seem very divine at the time, I'm choosing to believe that Elder Cook knows a thing or two more than I do.  :)
During the two hour break between conference sessions we went outside and enjoyed the beautiful day as we played some family basketball -- good times, nothin' but good times.
The day before Nate asked me what I wanted him to make for dinner and I requested salmon, broccolli, potatoes and rolls.  Since my Nate aims to please, that's exactly what he made and he did a darn good job -- he's quite the guy.  We also had cake and ice cream, which was definitely a crowd pleaser.

When the day came to a close, I couldn't help but feel truly blessed.  I had been the recipient of many phone calls, facebook messages, hugs and kisses, compliments and gifts.  How grateful I am to family and friends who took the time to think of me on my special day.  My 30's are looking better and better and yes, I really am okay with being 31.