the time i turned 39

 this is my last year of the 30's.

that's my dad with me in the picture above.

my parents and ryan's parents were here for ella's baptism,

so we celebrated my birthday a day early.

i loved having them here to spoil me!

39 years.

they have been filled with so much love.

there have been hard times, but i remember the love the most.

growing up with two amazing sisters.

parents who survived having me as their first daughter.

family.

friends.

mission companions.

ryan.  the love of my life.

new family.

two beautiful daughters.

incredible opportunities to see, grow, understand, feel.

i am a blessed girl.