Thirty + One

{Source: oh my! handmade goodness - and it's a printable!}

Dear Reader,

Today promises to be a wonderful day - hopefully a day for two lovely people in my world to shine as they celebrate significant birthdays.

My dear friend Jill turns thirty today!  She will be in my thoughts often (as we will celebrate this milestone over breakfast in a few days), and I am filled with gratitude for the gift of our friendship.  As friends who began as college roommates more than a decade ago, I have had the pleasure watching her life unfold in wonderful ways in our twenties, and I admire the path that she has chosen for this past decade.  Jill, this year ahead (and beyond) promises to be a very sweet time with your family life (how exciting!), and I look forward to the continued evolution of Cora Anne Designs and the many creative endeavors you pursue along the way.  Happy Birthday, and know that you are treasured!

This day also marks my niece's first birthday!  I can hardly believe she is already a year old.  This little girl has such a precious way about her.  It is easy to witness the joy that she brings to her mom and dad (and the rest of the family also), and she does an amazing job of enjoying all the boy stuff that comes with having an older brother.  Happy Birthday to my now one year old niece!

Happy Tuesday to all of you!