A very special Happy Birthday

Today is the first day of autumn and my sweet momma's birthday! Of course I have to do a quick shout out to the most amazing momma and friend anyone could ever ask for. I always wondered what those quotes were talking about when they said "my mother, my friend" or "if I didn't have you for a mom, I"d pick you for a friend." But as I get older and start living my "grown up life" I know exactly what they mean. Next to my husband, she is absolutely my best friend, my biggest cheerleader, and she definitely has my back, every. single. day. I want to be able to give to her and bless her like she has given and blessed me. She has sacrificed so much for me and I understand now how difficult it is to give up the things you want and provide for someone else's dreams. Even if it's someone you love with all your heart.  I know that now because I have trouble sacrificing myself for Steven and I know for a fact that I am not completely ready to give up things for a child. But she did, and does every single day. Such love! She has showed how to be a great wife and a great momma. She has taught me how to look at the big picture and to understand that bad things are rarely ever final or permanent, and if they are then there's a way to look on the bright side. She is the one I complain to, the one I celebrate with, the one I want to call to just see what she's up to, the one I want to go thrifting and antiquing with, and the best mother I could ever ask for. Happy birthday momma! I love you with all my heart!

 

 

 

Also, on another happy note, this is the first official day of Autumn! I am celebrating by sitting on our back porch and ejoying the first of many cups of apple cider.

 

 

 

This is by far my favorite season and I am very excited for cooler weather, bon fires, and random date nights with my love. I am also hoping to get back on the blogging wagon and have some special monthly posts (because let's face it, weekly posts just are not realistic right now.) But I hope everyone has a wonderful fall weekend! We have plans to go to the fair on this beautiful day!