Twenty Nine Candles

June 2nd, 1981.   Somewhere in the Valley…

I spent a lot of time thinking about my Mom today – thinking about what she was doing 29 years ago at this time – something I did so recently, and yet something that already seems like a distant memory.   Still, at 10:41 this morning, she called me, and recounted the morning of my birth for me in vivid detail.    This year, I have a different appreciation for “birth” days.   Thanks Mom, for growing me, for carrying me, for waking up in the middle of the night with me, and for bringing me into this world.

{And after flipping though the album to find these photos this morning, I feel compelled to note that you looked better than me doing it.   I kind of resent that.   But I love you anyway.}

And as for me…I feel good about turning 29.   I think it’s going to agree with me.

[Here's a picture of me fresh from the oven.   It's kind of graphic.   You've been warned.]

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Happy belated birthday lady!! That's sweet your mom calls you and tells you about your actual birthdate. Being a mom really does make you appreciate those things more!

Though I am not the "Official of Lame" I can be really lame giving your a Happy Birthday late. Hope it was a great day! So sweet to recognize your mom on your day too. <3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 29 eh? You know if I spot you turning 29 next year we're gonna have words. Because if I can't get away with it NEITHER CAN YOU!

Enjoy your special day Special Lady! And hey, graphic or not you were a cutie pie fresh from the oven. Just sayin' x
.-= Mesina´s last blog ..She’s getting on a bit =-.

That is awesome there are pictures of that! I don't think there are any pics of me from the hospital.
.-= Mrs. Wonder´s last blog ..I love yellow and pink. Especially in icing roses. =-.

Happy birthday! And I adore the fresh out of the oven pic. Does that make me weird?
.-= Erin´s last blog ..The risk of remaining unchanged =-.

OH, my God. So you know your brian is FRIED when in your head, you think HAPPY BIRTHDAY & on the computer, you write Congratulations!

& not just congratulations, which is totally out of context, but you even have to SPELL CHECK THAT SHIT & you still don't catch it.

sigh.

Happy birthday, love. I am so proud to share a birthday with such a gorgeous gal that I CANNOT WAIT TO SHRIEK & HUG IN AUGUST.

I love you, momma!!! Congratulations!!!!

Happy Birthday! Love that wallpaper in the nursery! So retro! :)

Those pics are beautiful! Happy birthday a day late (I was on time on twitter). My birthday is on Sunday (6/6) and I will be 29 as well. I know this year has a completely different meaning for me than it ever has before.

Happy (belated) Birthday!!! I love the pics from your birth! What a wonderful thing to have!

What a cool "fresh from the oven" pic. This might be inspiration for babe #2.
.-= Nikki´s last blog ..Memorial Day =-.

Happy birthday momma...and the inner 30 year old wants to give you crap about almost being 30, but I will save that for when we have margaritas face to face one day...hopefully before you turn 30. We do live on the same coast, so it's bound to happen sooner or later...right?

And I love your perspective on it now that you are a momma.
.-= metta1313´s last blog ..Day 152: Wordless Wednesday...mostly =-.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA MORGAN!!!! Happy FIRST birthday as a mommy. You are doing such an amazing job!! I know your mom must be so very proud of you! You are one super awesome lady I am honored to say I blog know {LOL} :) I hope Dee gave you all kinda of crazy kissy love faces today..and everyday! Thinking of you birthday girl!
.-= Iva´s last blog ..Mise en DIOR Necklace DIY =-.

Happy Birthday Morgan!!! <3

Happy belated birthday lady!! That's sweet your mom calls you and tells you about your actual birthdate. Being a mom really does make you appreciate those things more!

Though I am not the "Official of Lame" I can be really lame giving your a Happy Birthday late. Hope it was a great day! So sweet to recognize your mom on your day too. <3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 29 eh? You know if I spot you turning 29 next year we're gonna have words. Because if I can't get away with it NEITHER CAN YOU!

Enjoy your special day Special Lady! And hey, graphic or not you were a cutie pie fresh from the oven. Just sayin' x
.-= Mesina´s last blog ..She’s getting on a bit =-.

That is awesome there are pictures of that! I don't think there are any pics of me from the hospital.
.-= Mrs. Wonder´s last blog ..I love yellow and pink. Especially in icing roses. =-.

whoo hoo happy birthday!!!!

Happy birthday! And I adore the fresh out of the oven pic. Does that make me weird?
.-= Erin´s last blog ..The risk of remaining unchanged =-.

Happy Birthday! Birthdays definitely have a new meaning after you've actually given birth yourself! Love the pics.

OH, my God. So you know your brian is FRIED when in your head, you think HAPPY BIRTHDAY & on the computer, you write Congratulations!

& not just congratulations, which is totally out of context, but you even have to SPELL CHECK THAT SHIT & you still don't catch it.

sigh.

Happy birthday, love. I am so proud to share a birthday with such a gorgeous gal that I CANNOT WAIT TO SHRIEK & HUG IN AUGUST.

I love you, momma!!! Congratulations!!!!

Happy Birthday! Love that wallpaper in the nursery! So retro! :)

I always get a little choked up when I see birth photos, even if said baby is approaching her third decade. It's just so amazing we all start out this way. Happy birthday! (And I love the groovy shot of who I assume is your papa.)

Those pics are beautiful! Happy birthday a day late (I was on time on twitter). My birthday is on Sunday (6/6) and I will be 29 as well. I know this year has a completely different meaning for me than it ever has before.

Happy (belated) Birthday!!! I love the pics from your birth! What a wonderful thing to have!

What a cool "fresh from the oven" pic. This might be inspiration for babe #2.
.-= Nikki´s last blog ..Memorial Day =-.

What cute pictures! Happy 29th!!!!

Happy birthday momma...and the inner 30 year old wants to give you crap about almost being 30, but I will save that for when we have margaritas face to face one day...hopefully before you turn 30. We do live on the same coast, so it's bound to happen sooner or later...right?

And I love your perspective on it now that you are a momma.
.-= metta1313´s last blog ..Day 152: Wordless Wednesday...mostly =-.

Happy Birthday! I hope it was a good one, especially since it was your first one as a momma.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA MORGAN!!!! Happy FIRST birthday as a mommy. You are doing such an amazing job!! I know your mom must be so very proud of you! You are one super awesome lady I am honored to say I blog know {LOL} :) I hope Dee gave you all kinda of crazy kissy love faces today..and everyday! Thinking of you birthday girl!
.-= Iva´s last blog ..Mise en DIOR Necklace DIY =-.

Happy Birthday Morgan!!! <3