That Much Closer to 40

I've never really cared about getting older. I'll tell you my age without blinking an eye (36 as of yesterday). I think Mike brought up a good point last night - life is better now than it was 10 years ago, so why would I (or he) want to be 10 years younger? And don't get me wrong, 26 was pretty much fun too, but I'm loving things now.

The kids gave me a little birthday serenade yesterday morning. Have you ever heard a recorder? It's the shrillest sound ever. It's enough to make Champ howl and then cower. Still, the little stinkers had me laughing.

Taylor had her last soccer game. Her team finished 8-2. Not bad! She had so much fun and can't wait until next season. I'm going to post a few pictures of Taylor and her teammates that y'all might not care about, but I want to have them up here in case the Worm wants them someday.

She looks so tall anymore. I think she just hit another growth spurt!




All smiles before the game.

She got the cutest little trophy.

Hanging out with the other girls on her team - Hope and Aidan.

The SLAM!

Taylor and her buddy, Aidan. It was a co-ed league, but I think Aidan might have been the leading goal scorer overall. She's good!





Taylor and her little buddy, Hope. Hope grandma is our neighbor.

My parents came over after the game and treated us to pizza and a delicious Ohio State cake (that will be the only reference to Ohio State in this blog entry. :( My poor Buckeyes.) I love when they come up to visit! I was showered with cards, gifts and love. I was feelin' it for sure!



How cute is that?





The whole happy family.



Michael digging in.

Yum!

Every time I see a picture of the two of us, I realize how much we look alike.

MY Mommy.

MY Daddy. I wouldn't take the picture until he smiled.

Now I have to catch up on all of the stuff I passed on yesterday because it was my birthday. :) Grocery store, here I come.

Until next time,

Mommy Kel