You're not getting old...

...but if you're expecting a gift you are getting stupid.

Some might not think this is funny on your 40th Birthday or for any birthday, but this card came with love and thoughtfulness from my dear sweet husband and children. After I read the card, Scott was so happy that he found this card and that he found it at the dollar store - no less!! haha It's the thought that counts, each child wrote their name and Scott traced Emmett's hand for me. Truly priceless..

So here I am turning 40 - it is bitter sweet. This is the first "milestone" birthday that I have had a hard time dealing with. I was excited to turn 21 (couldn't wait to go on a mission), thrilled to turn 25 (was getting married and on my way to adulthood), ecstatic to turn 30 (finally out of my 20's and people would see me as an adult, a mom, and a wife), 35 whatever (just half way through my 30's too consumed with my children to care), and now 40 denial (how can I be this old already).

I remember when I was a teenager in young women's and we would talk about Sis So-n-So and how old she was-like 40! And now that's me. I am the old sister that the young woman talk about. You know it is coming, but when you get there, it's hard to believe, because I don't feel like I am 40. Well that's not true, some days I feel like I am 40 or even 80! haha

Turn it, embrace it, love yourself and move on!!! Today I am 40!!!!

Let the festivities begin....

I started my birthday weekend off with Friday night dinner with Deidra and our favorite girls night place Chili's. It was a great evening just catching up, laughing, crying, eating, and then a little shopping. Thanks Friend for a Fabulous Forty Dinner!!!

Saturday the fun continues...
Saturday morning went for a little lady pampering with Krista and Hollie. We had a pedicure and a manicure.

Then after our pampering we had Mexican food for lunch - mmm my favorite!!!

Krista thought it would be fun to tell our waiter that it was my birthday. So he brought me the sombrero and a an ice cream sundae. A little disappointed no song or maracas. Here is my cheesy birthday pose! Thanks Krista and Hollie for a fun and relaxing morning!!!!

After my morning with the girls, had a relaxing afternoon at home, then dinner with the family. I thought it would be fun to take the kids to a restaurant where they cook in front of you (like a Benihana). We're going to splurge a little tonight - after all it's my 40th birthday!!

Here we all are getting ready for the cooking to begin!!!

Before the chef starts to cook, he light the grill on fire with a big flame. The kids thought it was cool (after the fire was put out) lol. Emmett wasn't having any of it, he wanted out of there as soon as the fire was out. He kept saying "all done", "all done".

When the chef began cooking, he would throw food out to us. Scott and I didn't get the camera out quick enough to capture Garhett catching in his mouth the first shrimp. It was simply amazing. The chef said, "Ready" and at the same time tossed the shrimp, Garhett turned his head and caught it in his mouth!!! It was awesome, wish we would have captured it on film.

The food was delicious! Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Steak, Tempura Vegetables - so yummy. Our kids were great with the chop sticks. Each one of them used the sticks instead of a fork. Can't say that I joined them. I love the fork and was just fine using it!!!!

Even Emmett took a "stab" at it!!!!

We had a great time at dinner tonight! I wouldn't have wanted to spend it any other way then with my family whom I adore!!!

I had a fabulous weekend so far, tomorrow is the big day. I don't know if I am ready for it, but it's coming anyway!

I woke with birthday wishes from Scott and the kids. My parents called (the are currently in Texas) and sang "Happy Birthday". They have called and sang for years I remember being in college and they would call on my birthday and sing to me. My parents call Scott, the kids, my siblings (all family members) on the day of their birthday. It's so special.

I wore a cute new outfit to church today. I didn't take a picture of it, but it's a brown/white polkadot skirt with a green button top. So cute!!! At church, the Primary kids all sang to me, it was so nice. After church, Scott let me take a nap while he and the kids made dinner and my birthday cake. My birthday dinner was steak, shrimp, potatoes, and salad. So good - thanks sweetie!!! We ended the evening with birthday cake that Scott and the kids made.

I had a great birthday - it started on Friday through Saturday and ended on Sunday! So I am 40, embracing it, accepting it, loving it, and moving on! After all 40 is the new 30, right?!!! Thanks to my friends and family for making my day so special.