Growing Old

I recently had another birthday, and although some people will cringe at the thought of getting older, i would like to think I embrace it.

The last couple days I have been thinking about things I have learned in the past 10 years. Things I wish I knew in high school. I think one of the biggest things I have learned is to know that people dont really care if you have a bad hair day, or what brand of clothes you wear. People dont really notice your every pound of weight. They remember only how you treat them, the nice things you do for them, the fun times you have... you heart.

I have learned to just let things go. Although, something may be painful to go through, I forget a few days later why I was so upset. I still consider myself sensitive, but I can now brush things off (eventually). I have learned to just laugh at myself (thanks to my husband who loves to poke fun at me... in a loving way, of course), instead of getting defensive. I know who I am now. I like who I am, and who I am growing up to be. I am excited for the things I am going to learn in the next few years.

I thank my family and friends for continuing on my journey with me, as I continually learn and experience life. I thank my family for teaching me and being patient with me. I thank all who have wished me a Happy Birthday. It meant more than you could know!

XOXO,

Courtney

Comics

Every once in a while, my mom or grandma will cut coupons or comics out for me. The comics they send me are hilarious and SO TRUE! When I worked at the gym and would work on Sundays, I would cut comics out that I thought were hilarious. Here are a couple I think are so funny, and so true.

This one (below) is so funny! I laugh everytime I see it!

It's Spring!

I posted some pictures of the Tulips and the kids at the Tulip Festival on my website: www.courtneybowlden.com/blog.

Just within the last week the I have noticed a slight temperature rise (maybe 5 degrees or so) but it feels so much warmer! The chill in the air is gone, although you still need a thin jacket. I love Spring! I just cant wait for Summer and all the great warm weather it brings.

A Little Behind

So some of these are from when my family was out for Kylee's birthday. We went to a local park since the weather was so nice. Kylee finally learned how to pump all by her self on the swing! We have been trying to teach that to her for the last year and it finally sunk in, I guess.

It was so nice to have my mom around. I always enjoy her company. Maybe since her and I are so much alike. We spend all of our time laughing. She's such a fun, pleasant person to be around. I love her and miss her everyday!!!

I havent had much going on the last couple weeks, so I have been playing with photoshop again. I love photoshop almost as much as I love taking pictures. Its amazing the things you can do on that thing.

Rhett and I recently celebrated our 7 years of marriage at the top of the Space Needle in their restaurant. It was delish, too! I took our mashed potatoes home, but there was a bagger outside, so I gave them to her. Its been a great 7 years and we are still learning things along the way. I am happier now than I was when I first got married, and thats the truth!

(this was our desert! the waitress took this picture, thats why its not the greatest photo, just FYI)

the picture above is my favorite. i love that he holds his hands like that. he's also been into crossing his legs. dont ask me why i think its so darn cute!