Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's 40

I was born on this day in 1970. Do the math and yes, that means I'm 40 this year. Do you want to know who else is turning 40 this year? Well I did and guess what I found out?
Queen Latifa--(I think her real name is Dana or something)

Seriously, I LOVE HER!

 Next-- my haircut inspiration and MSNBC news gal-- Tamron Hall!

I love her, too. 

 

and Tina Fey! I was ok with this one, too. Loved her Sarah Palin impression!

and how about Jennifer Connely, Julie Chen and Kelly Ripa? All fun!

This is where it starts to get bad though-- Did you know these ladies have also turned 40 this year? Seriously! Look it up!

Mariah Carey!

Claudia Schiffer!

 

Naomi Campbell

and 

Jennifer Lopez!

Well, I do like J-Lo! But really 40?

 Who else?

Well, apparently Gabrielle Reece and Uma Thurman!

AND EVEN Food Network Star Giadi DiLaurentis…

 

Whatever! 

Out of all the names on the list of those turning 40 this year, I liked this one the most:

Oh yeah! Andre Agassi turned 40-- and you know he's actually married to Steffi Graff, age 41!

So I don't really mind being 40 at all. Even when my children do remind me it's halfway to 80!

Elmo's World

Here is the latest cake-- Elmo! It was a classic white cake with white butter cream 6 and 8 inch layers covered with fondant in primary colors. This was for two-year old Jonas' birthday! So fun! Although I did have that song in my head for a while, "la la la la la la la la el-mo's world!"

Good News about Great Girls

Last night we had the privilege to attend an awards assembly with Gabrielle. She was honored for being a cooperative, respectful, and responsible learner. She was chosen by her Honors Block teacher. In the program she wrote this testimonial: "Gabrielle Runnels is a model student. She is thoughtful, inquisitive, and genuinely interested in our class and raises good questions to challenge her thinking and the understanding of her peers. She is thorough and timely with her work, and respectful of herself and her peers. Her diligence and zest are wonderful additions to our block class."

She received a certificate and some candy. Better yet, she received the good feeling you get from doing your best! Yeah Gabrielle! We are proud of you!

I haven't written about this yet, but have been meaning to do so--I should also mention that Madison has been attending early morning seminary. They start at 6:15 and go to 7:05 am every school day. After seminary she goes straight to school where she practices her flute before school begins. She gets herself up everyday and is ready to go on time. She has 100% attendance at seminary so far. Keep it up, Madison! We appreciate the effort you put into this.

It is indeed a privilege to be the mom of these two girls! They teach me everyday and make me smile, laugh, and grateful I am their mom! Keep doing the very best you can girls! You are wonderful!