40... oh my

as much as i would love to be the kind of girl that embrases her age

it's hard, i loved my youth

i wish i could smile & say i'm 27 (my favorite age so far)

but no

today i turned 40

so 

this is my attempt 

to embrase it

to raise my chin high, pull my shoulders back

and be proud

proud of my accomplishments, of my wisdom

both of which i could have never achieved at 27

so...

hell yes, i'm 40!

(still a little uncomfortable with that)

my friends and family have spoiled me rotten

which totally helps

yesterday i had a wonderful lunch with 

one of my favorite ladies, my girlfriend gina

she gave me a box of the yummiest cupcakes

we shared a lava cake after some fantastic pizza & salad

AND 

she gave me this.... so so so cute!

for dinner, i went to benihana with my hubby and kids

it's our traditional birthday place. we all love it!

after dinner

we had red velvet cupcakes and presents

(a day early!!!)

my wonderful husband surprised me with a very indulgent gift

that i've always wanted, but could never justify the cost...

an HERMES scarf and it's gorgeous!

i can't wait to get it framed and hang it

i'm doing some research on possible frame ideas

i will share my ideas on the blog

and hopefully we can come up with something fabulous!

my kids also gave me some wonderful gifts

some rachel ray cookware i've been wanting/needing

a necklace i've been eyeing on etsy

and a fiddle leaf fig plant 

you know how i love the fiddle leaf fig!

my husband's aunt/godmother send me this e-card
it's fantastic!

THEN this morning my sister-in-law dropped

off a skinny carmel macchiato from starbucks

YUM!

like i said... so spoiled!

looking forward to tonight

i've only been told it's sans kids

more later :)

xoxo - 40 year old erin