As I sit here I sing myself the birthday song! I was for whatever reason, excited about this birthday. Maybe because its my last year in my twenties and I should treasure it? I think I was maybe too excited, cause my life couldn’t live up to the expectation of the day! LOL! But thats all it is ONE day, that will soon be just another.
In all seriousness, I have so much to be grateful for. When I look at my life year to year, there have been bumps, but each one has got me here. I have been very fortunate! 10 years ago (not only was I a baby) but I didnt know anything! I had no idea what true love, joy and happiness really were! Although I thought I knew it all. I understand why they say youth is wasted on the young! I can only imagine the knowledge I will gain in another decade (God willing) of living life.
So many things have happened over the last 5 years its amazing. I have morphed into a completely different person! Some are attributes, others probably not so much. Depends on who you ask.
I have been through alot in my 29 years. Some things that take other people a lifetime to complete. For all of it, I am thankful.
I have been married and divorced. Been a single mother to a child with disabilities, and done a pretty good job I think. I have all the children I will ever physically bear. I found my true soul mate. A man who brings out the best in me, and challenges me to grow into an even better person. I have owned homes, had nice furniture, lots of money and fancy cars (first marriage) and learned even with all that, without love, that wasn’t happiness. I had a career, then happily became a stay at home mom again, then got a hobby! Alexa got diagnosed with cancer. That was huge! But that experience made my marriage stronger, brought people together that would not be otherwise, gave me faith and hope (cause thats all you can have sometimes), showed me sometimes you can only go UP the ladder, taught me each day truly is a gift. Age doesn’t matter. ANY day could be your last. Always say I love you, never take people for granted, or your life and health for granted. That there truly is a higher power. Sometimes you will have no control, and it will be OK. If I really want to accomplish something, all I need, is hard work and confidence and it WILL happen. Set goals. Somethings aren’t important- Like the laundry being folded or the house being spotless. Friends come in many forms, and from unexpected places. Every moment in life has a purpose.
Most importantly take it ONE day at a time.
And Im lucky to have my husband, children and family! Some people have no one. I feel I have it all. I am blessed.
Wow thats alot of reflection-sorry about that but I feel good.
So I made myself a birthday card!
How many people make THEMSELVES a birthday? I would guess not many, so that would make me UNIQUE! LOL! Or so I like to think.
This is the first of many 29th birthday’s for me-LOL! Im keeping this number for quite some time I think. That’s why I chose this sentiment. I bought it months ago at Impress rubber stamps. View my shopping log to check them out. The sentiment is stamped in craft eggplant, and embossed with iridescent ice EP. The rainbow organdy ribbon is from Michaels.
The Birthday Girl, and sentiment are both by the NEW! 2007 Penny Black line.
I used purple because that is of course my favorite color! The center of the “9” has a faux diamond. I LOVE bling! I also love my cuttlebug-so had to use that. This number set is the Red Tag alpha.
Her dress is purple stickles. LOVE those too. I also love cutting around an image, and some goes outside the border.
NOW-the background! It was a sentiment stamp by Penny Black. When we went to the expo we all learned a JAW ON THE FLOOR technique that was super easy. I bought some purple “Bling Bling” as they call it, so per our agreement (we had to use everything we bought within a week and time is ticking) I used it.
All you do is stamp in versmark. Apply heat & stick powder (heat set). Apply bling paper shiny side up. Rub well, then rip off fast! DONE! How cool eh?
I just love girly images. I am definitely the girly girl type.
So that MY birthday card! LOL!
Well now I must run to the DMV to get a new License. That should be fun.
I have some other cards to post but will let my emotions soak in before doing that! LOL!
Thanks for reading.
Be back later to post some MYTIME MAIL, cards received, and other musings! Stay Tuned!!
33 Responses for "Happy 29th Birthday to me!"
That is a lot of reflection for one day! Happy, happy birthday, Lauren! You deserve it! I wish I was 29 again – that birthday was 20 years ago! I can’t believe it. I love your birthday card to yourself – so cute, so you. Great technique, too! TFS!
Happy Birthday Lauren!!! What a great card, and I immediately spooted the purple ‘bling’ foil! Love it!! Awesome to see at 29 you’ve learned some things that even people twice your age haven’t “gotten” yet! Good for you, a toast to may, many more!!!!
Hugs!!
Happy Birthday Lauren! I say celebrate the big 29 as many years as you’d like!
Happy Birthday Lauren. Love the card, but especially loved the reflection you had on your life. Pretty amazing what you realize when you look back (to far for me to look back to 29 though). You truly are an amazing person. Hope you enjoy your special day.
Happy 29th Birthday Lauren…you are such a doll. You amaze me each and every day with both your artistic ability AND your positive energy. Thank you for taking the time to share with us every day…I feel I am a better person just for knowing you.
Happy Birthday, Lauren!! You have an amazing story, and happy spirit about you. I wish you the best…today…and always!! (((HUGS)))
Oh…and I LOVE your card! It’s adorable!
Hope your day is full of celebration! Happy Birthday to you!!!
Lauren – Love the card! And you are right – I’d never have thought to make myself a bday card – maybe this year I will! When reading your reflection – I laughed and I cried! Thank you for helping me see life more clearer! Have a great day – hopefully it’ll turn out better than you think!
Happy Birthday Lauren! Have a wonderful day. You are quite amazing.
Your card is awesome (of course)!
Happy Birthday! Your card is too cute.
May Gob bless you even more Lauren, you are one wonderful, beautiful precious women that deserves every ounce of happiness! Happy Birthday!
Vicky
Happy Birthday! Happy Day!!! Do something special for yourself and Enjoy!!
Wow!! THAT’s some soul-searching reflection! You have learned so much already and you are not yet 30! Unbelievable!! I’m so glad that fate has brought us together at this time in both of our lives. You are a treasure to me and I hope you have the best birthday possible!!! (Wishing you hot showers & heat in the house, happy children watching “Peter Pan”, loving husband bringing you gifts, and lots of MYTIME to create beautiful art to enrich the world!)
Happy Birthday Lauren! I love how you reflected on your life so far and it’s so great that you are in such a good space, especially at the young age of 29!
Happy 29th Birthday Lauren. Sounds like you’ve done alot of growing in the past couple of years. One thing I know for sure is, that cancer does make you step back and look at things differently. God bless you and your family. By the way, getting any stampin stuff for your birthday?
Happiest Birthday Lauren!!!
Happy Birthday Lauren. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Love the card, another stamp I need LOL!
Gorgeous card! I love her sparkley dress. Great shades of purple you put together. It was nice reading your great outlook on life too.
Great Card, Love the color and the bling,Happy Birthday to you!!! Oh to be 29 again!!
Happy Birthday Lauren!!! and a Happy 29th Birthday for many more years to come. 🙂
Hey Lauren! Just wanted to pop in and say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I hope it’s been a great day for you and that all of your birthday wishes come true! Thanks for the super awesome works of art that you create for us! We love you!!!!
Meridith 🙂
Wishing you a Wonderful Birthday! and a many more…29 is a great age to be. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Happy Birthday to you! What a touching reflection on your 29 years. You are such an inspiration. I hope the celebration of your (first) 29th birthday carries you throughout the year.
May all of your birthday wishes come true.
Teresa
Happiest of Happy Birthday wishes, my friend! {{Birthday Hugs}} LOVE that card, too!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Lauren,
I just wanted to wish you a blessed birthday!!
I love your work…….you are one talented person and I enjoy visiting your blog on a regular basis.
Have a fun 29th birthday……..enjoy!!
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!
Happy Birthday to you!! I hope that you enjoy your day! (Already sounds like you are)
Happy birthday to you! You are a wise young woman to count your blessings. I enjoyed reading your reflections. Now…go have some MYTIME!
Happy Birthday Lauren!
What a lovely post!! You sound like an amazing woman!! All the best!
Heather L.
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