It’s not even 9AM yet, and I already feel beyond loved. Thanks so much everyone for all the sweet Happy Birthday emails, messages, facebook statuses, tweets and everything! You’re awesome people! And thank you so my sweet sissy who blogged about me. Awww.  :)

Last year, on my birthday I wrote about 28 things about me. Today, I thought it would be fun to share some of the things I’ve learned over the year as I grow into the ripe old age of 29. *deep breath*

1. I learned how to grow a garden!

And that hard work paid off.

2. I learned that I LOVE Zumba!

and the sweet friendships I’ve made since then.

3. I’ve learned that through hard work and dedication, I can achieve goals I’ve set out to do.

Ran my fast race.

Reached my weight-loss goal.

and that through accomplishing those goals, I’ve felt even more empowered to venture out of my control zone and always strive for even greater things.

and that my friends is just a few of the things I’ve learned this past year… and thanks to all of you, who have been amazing blog readers & friends. xoxo

It’s this guys Birthday…

No, not the random “?” guy.

My really awesome Husband’s birthday is today! And I’m one lucky woman to call him mine.

In the Giles house, when it’s your birthday you get to make all the plans for the day…

I had planned on making birthday pancakes for Rod, but he decided he wanted Chick-fi-la breakfast instead. He hearts Chick-fi-la like I heart Starbucks.

I love this man, I’m so happy be was born and over 5 years ago we met and fell in love. He is one of the most brilliant, talented, hilarious, excellent, strong individuals I know. I love who is he. He’s a very good man.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY baby! I hope this year becomes the best year so far!

Nope, not mine. My Sister’s!

She’s a mom to three and her house still looks gorgeous! Check out her blog to see what I mean.

{Photo by Christa}

She’s graceful and classy, Aubrey Hepburn’s got nothing on her…

Her sense of humor is the best…

She’s the oldest sister to 4 other siblings…

And we love her very much!

Good Idea:

Your husband giving you a Garmin for your Birthday!!

YEA!!! SO happy!

Bad Idea:

Getting hit on your birthday by some wreck-less driver playing on their phone…

So NOT happy.

The End.

P.S. thanks for ALL the birthday wishes, ya’ll are so awesome. And yes, thank you for letting me know I put the engaged date wrong on my 28 things post its been fixed.