guess who's 29 today?

I just can not believe it. how paths crossed and aligned. how dreams coincided. and baby twins were born. the insecurities I wrapped myself up in and eventually shelved. and silenced. making my somewhat unconventional self shine among people I respect, admire and love.

today I am 29. ghost still tugged at my sleeves. and my hands still too slippery to hold onto anything. but life getting fantastically better as the years slip by. showering me with love and good people. and a memorable celebration of the day my mom passed out during labor and doctors had to pull me out using forceps.

Comments

[Heather]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IRENE!!!!! Looks like you had lots of fun!! that food looks so yummy!! Hope you have a wonderful 29th year!!

[Elaine]

YAY! You're so close to the age of finally just enjoying life and not worrying about all the petty stuff. I swear the day I turned 30, life just got easier. Don't know how that can be true when you consider I had two kids and a crazy life, but it was like I could stop pretending to be 20 and could start enjoying being 30.

You know what? If you want to start enjoying it all right now (even though you're not yet 30), you go right ahead. I won't tell the 30 police!

[courtney]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[Nicole]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a fellow Aries! You were an adorable little girl and are an even more beautiul 29-year-old.

And I'm agreeing with Elaine. I've been 30 for all of four days, and already I am breathing a little easier. So enjoy 29, but don't fear what comes next :)

[Ninotchka]

Happy Birthday Irene! Many wishes for a fabulous day and an even more blessed and wonderful year.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Aimee]

You posted it! You're so cute! I love it, love it! We really are kindred spirits! My mom passed out and I had to be pulled out by forceps too, all my baby pictures have the line from the forcep across my face.

I'm glad that we will be turing 30 together! :)

[Steph]

You are too cute for words and your cake looks so scrumptious! I hope you have a wonderful birthday, Irene!

[Chris]

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear Irene! Happy Birthday to you!!! Chaos sends a purr.

You do know it just gets better, right?

[jakapk]

Happy birthday Irene- you are a incredible person and I know your day was speical-

Here's to many more wonderful birthdays!

[Marilyn]

Happy, Happy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, IRENE! You look utterly gorgeous in those birthday photos...and unbearably cute in the one above. Big love. xoxo

[Cindy]

Many HAPPY returns of the Day, Irene!

I also woke up to a day where my heart feels blessed and serene; ever so grateful there is much love in my life and feeling joyful in the anticipation of lovely things to come!

I wish you lots of Happiness today and always!

[bella]

Happy Birthday Irene!! I loved the pictures, they're great! May your days be filled with happiness and joy.

[Charmaine]

Oh mi god, Irene! Happy Birthday! I can't wait to look at the pictures -- and I love the one of you as a little girl. So cute in that little dress.

[Susie Sunshine]

Happy, happy birthday Irene!
May your future 29th birthdays be even happier this one! (I've had seven so far.)

And a big box of bandaids to Irene's mom because OUCHIE OUCH-A-LOT with the forceps but she got a really great daughter out of the ordeal.

[jennie]

Happy birthday, beautiful Irene!

[erica]

Happy Birthday, Irene!!!! XXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[jenny]

one more time, irene...Joyeux Anniversaire~!
I look at your pictures and keep wondering how a 29-year-old could look so purely beautiful.
I see life in your eyes and love in your smile. Your friends look so nice, too. A Beautiful Birthday for Beautiful You~~.

[jenny vorwaller]

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BDAY BDAY BDAY!!!

(((this is the most adorable picture EVER!!)

you were always enchanting!! ;)

[Cee]

Happy Birthday!!!

[wordgirl]

Happy Birthday, Irene! I remember that 29 was a good year for me and I hope it is the same for you. The pic of you with the glowing cake and the two boys...delicious!