It was a lovely birthday afternoon

My birthday rolled around again today.  I miss my grandmother's email as she no longer gets on to her computer.  I'm not entirely certain she even realizes it is my birthday, which is a bit sad as well, and I know she would hate that.  I don't really know when (or at this point, if) I will get to celebrate with the kids.  Thomas wants to do something on a Sunday evening, and Catherine works all Sunday evenings, so I'm not sure how that will work out.  But, I had a really lovely day, none-the-less.  Andrew and I went to church this morning, then I asked if he wanted to go the "candle store" with me.  There is this store in Indiana that is just a fun place to visit this time of year.  I try to visit each year, but I don't think I made it over last year.  I didn't realize Andrew had never been there with me.  The drive over was absolutely gorgeous as it was a beautiful weather day (definitely on the cooler side) and very sunny, making the leaves and trees even more stunning.  Andrew agreed that it was a fun store, and we really enjoyed the store and the drive.  We ordered some food to be delivered this evening, and I've appreciated the end of my 51st year in this life.  And I'm so grateful it is a life full of so many blessings.