{Birthday!} Twenty Two Things for Twenty Two Years

Twenty two things for twenty two years...

I believe:
1. God loves us. He gives us our talents and blesses us in new ways each day. Our hope and security lies in Christ.
2. Family is the most important thing.
3. Friends are a close second; choose friends who lift you up and encourage your spirits.
4. Tea soothes the soul.
5. In finding any 'ole reason to throw a celebration.
6. Purple anything has the ability to make someone smile.
7. I will never be too old to blow out birthday candles.
8. Country music actually is the best.
9. Love is a rare find, something I can't wait to have again.
10. In doing what you're truly passionate about. Do it with your whole heart.
11. In second chances.
12. In miracles. Freshman year in college, I found my roommate in her bed not breathing and called 911.  This was hands down the scariest moment and next few days of my life, as i watched my sweet roommate regain strength and come out of the coma.  I can honestly say I witnessed a miracle of life and again, God's unfailing love and unending grace.
13. Seattle made me appreciate the sunshine so much, and also gave me a surprising adoration for a little bit of rain.
14. In handwritten notes of all kinds, for any occasion, or without any occasion at all. They are my love language.
15. In the future. {read: future business ideas run through my head 24/7, wedding is planned, kids are named.... yikes!}

16. Golden Retriever's are the fastest way to light me up and give me warm fuzzies. How would we live without these cuties?!

17. Dessert. Lots of it. Especially cupcakes and cookies 'n cream ice cream.

18. Filling your home with things you love will truly make waking up each morning a little sweeter.

19. Trials and pain are put in our paths to make us stronger, to depend more on God, and to cause us to count our blessings.
20. I just may be the plainest pickiest eater I've ever known.
21. Painting puts me at ease, peonies are the loveliest of flowers, and there's nothing like a brand new outfit.
22. Glitter is never going to go out of style.

Birthday's are a big celebration in our family; there's something magical about the day. Even though I'm not with my family today (the first birthday without my fam ever!) I am so blessed by all of them.  
I'm so thankful for the 22 years I've had...and can't wait for many more to come. I'm off to Texas for the weekend to visit my brother and to celebrate. A fun recap will be coming next week!
Happy November! {Can you believe it's already here?!}
Love,