Arriving Home. Chris was a faster driver than me, and he was anxious to get back home so he got to the house around 2:00, dropped off the car and took an Uber to the airport. I got in around 3:30, and was so so grateful to be done driving. It was also fun to see Basil checking out his new space:
I also gave Lily, the kids and my dad and Suzanne a tour of the house. They were all together in preparation for Lily and the kids’ flight the next day. It was so nice of my dad and Suzanne to host them and take them to the airport! We thought what Basil did was funny when I didn’t let him follow me into the front yard during the tour:
The best birthday gift I ever received. Today for my birthday, Lily gave me a bound book with pictures of family and friends and notes to me from so many of my loved ones. It is the most touching thing I’ve ever received. I didn’t realized how hard turning 40 could be. I did feel sad and thought a lot about aging and my mortality. But this book was a ray of sunshine as I relived moments with so many people that I love. And people shared so much love in their notes. It is among the greatest treasures of my life. That book means so much to me, and I so grateful for such an incredible spouse who knew just how to touch me on my 40th birthday. Arriving in our new home, on my 40th birthday, and just sitting on the floor thumbing through pages of that book is a very sweet memory for me. Thank you Lily, you are the best companion ever!
Visiting Georgia. Also, Lily visited Georgia today. It’s going to be sad not seeing her as much before she moves out to Raleigh (she’s on a wait list), but I’m glad we could all see her so much recently! It’s also great that I’m back in Utah the first week of February so I can stop by.
So sweet! 