Birthday Bliss and other adventures

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October has been a crazy fabulous month. For starters, I turned 42 on Oct. 12. For the first time in a long time, I wasn't sad or depressed. 

I celebrated my birthday by working and eating cupcakes. Lots and lots of cupcakes. 


A few days later, I visited JJ to continue the celebration by going to the park, bookstores and a family birthday party. It is easier just to show you.
My nephew Devyn and JJ in McDonald's

I am trying to master the art of the scooter with Devyn.

Mother and son selfie!

My son took this picture of me with the scooter. I posed for a photo, which is amazing.

I accepted a dare to ride Clifford at the park.

My not-so-little shutterbug!

Scooter racing with Devyn and JJ!

Attended a birthday dinner for my cousin with my nephew, son and brother.

A goofy selfie!

Getting ready for the trip to take JJ back!
 

It is amazing how much fun can be done in a three-day weekend. Next up is an even busier November and the birthday of my son, who will turn 10. I can hardly believe my baby will be 10.

DAILY DOSE
1. Cupcakes!
2. Being able to celebrate 42  
 healthy! 
3. Spending time with my son!

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