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First robin sighting two days ago, first buds on trees spied yesterday, and first bug of the season spotted today. I've always considered myself a spring birthday, although I recently realized that although in March, my birthday actually falls in the winter season. But with weather like this, I will continue to think of myself as a child of spring!

Today was wonderful. Breakfast with Mike and Gavin, some shopping in the East Village, a walk around the neighborhood, champagne cake from a bakery that makes the best I've ever had, and dinner with 11 amazing, inspiring women friends. And these are just the amazing, inspiring ones in the Des Moines area-- that could attend this evening. There are so many more that I am blessed to call friends. I am a lucky gal.

My long-coveted Story People sun for the wall by our dining table. The story printed on it says, "Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life."

We did some tee-shirt shopping at Locally Grown Clothing Company and RayGun

I promise that Jack and Benji were actually around before and after school. But they were more interested in playing soccer at the park after school than posing for cake photos!