when she announced a couple of weeks ago, that it would fall on may 12th {my birthday} i decided that i would just take a pass this time around. that it would feel a little too self-indulgent. but then as it got closer, and especially that my girl would get to be home for a couple of days after graduation…well it seemed like a perfect day to capture.
the first part of my day was very typical. morning coffee, get ready for work, take some pictures, talk to my mom…
yesterday though was great because i got to celebrate with a birthday lunch with my girl.
and then thanks to my wonderful husband, had a gloriously relaxing afternoon at the spa.
CLEARLY THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE.
oh but it was heaven and i enjoyed every blessed minute of it.
later, after tripp got home and after he got back from his run, we went to mi cocina for dinner with our friends jen, gavin, and sweet anabelle.
mambo taxis. yes please!
and then it back home for some cake. feeling very thankful that i didn’t have to blow out 47 candles.
ordinary life returned…bedtime rituals.
as i sit here putting together my blog post, my girl is finishing her first day at work as a college graduate. this week she is going to start looking for a place of her own near her work.
it’s not like she’ll never come home again…i know that. but it also still feels like we’ve crossed the next big threshold. and the opportunity to capture this day in such detail…i don’t know…it’s like it added another layer to an already special day.
as of today, i’ve had the great blessing to be on this earth for 17,155 days. each one of them worthy of being documented. so glad i took the time and effort to document this one.
thank you for letting me share it with you.
Looks and sounds like a perfectly wonderful ordinary day in the life of an extraordinary person. xo
That was fun! ( for a nosy person like yours truly). I love to see how people spend their time.
Happy Birthday Kelly – 47 years young.
Absolutely perfect from first light to starlight. I spent today with my daughter celebrating her birthday. Blessed indeed.
What great photos! It looks like a great way to spend the day. Happy birthday to you!
Beautiful documentation:) and happy belated birthday! I stumbled over here from Ali’s blog, checking out all the fabulous DITL links. Just adore your take:) and loved all the little details you captured. PS So, love seeing the Kendra Scott bag. I live in Austin, Tx and so enjoy her jewelry designs as well.