Happy Birthday, Mom!

My mother turned 60 yesterday.* Whohoo, it's so awesome! And how awesome does she look?! I totally hope I look this good at 60. You know, years ago, I thought 60 was old, but not now that I look at my mom. She's traveling all over the world. She's active in her church and community. She has hobbies & an active social life. She's healthy. I'm so lucky to have her in my life! I just wish I could see her more often. (Now that I'm not visiting Chris in Texas anymore, I'm not seeing my parents as often either. That's a bummer. Luckily they're coming out in a couple weeks for a belated birthday celebration!)

Mom, I love you and hope you had an absolutely wonderful birthday. Can't wait to see you soon and celebrate with you!

*I fully recognize that it's taboo to talk about a woman's age, and I recognize that this might make my mother uncomfortable. That was certainly not my intention. I think this milestone birthday is something to be celebrated rather than hid. I'm proud of my mother and every single year of her life!