Yesterday was all in all a really great birthday. I woke up in the morning with the sunniest outlook on life. It’s fun on your birthday because it’s the one day all year when it’s all about you. I got to sit and savor the still before Emma woke up just thinking about what I felt like doing today. For once I didn’t jump right into my to-do list or daily chores, but prioritized the *fun* things first. Thankfully I did lots of cleaning, unpacking and laundry on Monday, so I was able to just enjoy the fruits of my labor because everything was pretty well tidied!! Steve had given me a few of his gifties the night before, so I got to enjoy puttering around with them. One of the presents included the 3 trendy patterned binders above!! Gotta love it!! I’m so into organizing and lists and all that good stuff, so this was the PERFECT gift for me. He also got me an espresso thermometer and tamper, a new stainless steel set of measuring cups, a mag subscription, a great pair of Nike headphones designed to stay put while running, and…he chipped in with my mom-in-law to get me the most stylish diaper bag ever !!! Pretty sweet huh!

So here is the little desk I set up in our bedroom during my birthday becasue I have been itching for a work surface upstairs (since my work space moved downstairs to make room for little Ashton) to write cards, do projects, pay bills, blog, etc… Here is what I came up with…I’m loving it.

 More fun gifts from my sis-in-laws, Andrea’s mom, and my girlfriend Sarah…steaming pitcher, gift cards to starbucks, bath and body works, and Target, and this adorable toiletry tote!!!

 The day was so much fun…(more update on that later)…Kinda wish my birthday could keep on going. Darn.