Three Generations

Today we celebrated 3 generations of November birthdays. My mom's birthday is November 5th. My birthday is November 11th, and Corey was born on my 28th birthday. (That's one way to make sure your son never forgets your birthday!) It's fun each year to have our three generations together to celebrate. My mom is a very young and beautiful 69 years. Corey will be 18, which I cannot fathom. Me....well, do the math.

Rachel and Colby deep in conversation, and Robbi stuffing her face.

Sisters! Robin love Jamie, can't you tell?

Blowing out the candles...

Colby, Rachel, Richard, and Britt

Mom and Merrill

Things I have learned in my 46 years of life:

• It's true: That which doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
• Happiness is what you make it. No person or thing can make you happy. It's most often the simplest and smallest things.
  
• It's never too late to improve yourself.
• There will never be enough hours in the day to do everything you want or need to do. The more time we have, the more we find to fill it up. Prioritize well!
• Children grow up all too fast! Enjoy every minute of them. *See note about priorities above.
  
• It's also true: "If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear". This is true in so many areas of life, whether it's taking a test, speaking in church, or weathering any kind of storm be it financial, physical, spiritual or emotional.
• Angels really do exist and you never know when one might show up to help you, or when you might be called upon to be the angel in someone else's life. Don't miss out on those opportunities.
• You can't smile at someone without getting a smile in return. Try it if you don't believe me.
• And my favorite: "Don't sweat the small stuff....and it's all small stuff!" In the grand scheme of things, it really is.