Lexi's 20th Birthday

Oh my!

How can it be that I've been a mother for two decades?

I hardly feel two decades old myself!!

Good thing I have a mirror to reflect the truth to me!!!

During our first week of school, we also celebrated this girl's

20th birthday!!
Over the last several years, she has taken it upon herself to plan her own

birthday celebrations.  Which is great for Mom....in some ways.

But this year, she is really busy with college and work

and so are all her friends.

So we collaboratively decided to quietly celebrate at home with our family.

It's interesting letting go of the princess parties elaborately planned

with 10 little friends coming for a sleepover celebration.

Or the 13th makeover birthday party complete with photo session

in the park with more friends!

Those days are behind us now (for this girl anyway)

and we're enjoying the simpler joys of busy days that require

a less complicated means of gathering and celebrating.

I love the satisfaction that a dinner out or time together honoring

one another brings now!!

Growing up has its perks!!