on another year gone by {turning thirty-six}

It's not the most flattering picture...the camera stares at us at arm's length, but we are laughing and I've got the lines to prove it.

At twenty-six, I would have likely hit the delete button.

At hours shy of turning thirty-six, 

I smile gladly,

as a wife to a man who loves me with all my imperfections,

I smile adoringly,

as a mother to four beautiful children,

I smile thankfully,

for family and friends

and that I have the opportunity to live this life that God has given me.

Hello, thirty-six.
It's nice to meet you,
lines and all.