Twenty Four is a Good Number

It started on Wednesday--a whole day early--with a surprise delivery to the hospital. Someone sent something for me? to work? are you sure they have the right Erika Phillips? But, yes a special floral delivery awaited me in the lobby of PCMC with a card signed lovingly from Mom, Dad, and the bro, Mike. I couldn't help but smile all day.

I've never gotten flowers at work before...and I always swore I'd be one of those girls who wouldn't want flowers. I think I change my mind now. I like getting flowers. Feel free to send them anytime you want.

The perfect start to an absolutely phenomenal birthday. Catch a few highlights of my very best 24th birthday.

1. Waking up to sunshine, a happy birthday text, and going for a run to the gym
2. Having amazing french toast breakfast with Corinne (world's best lifelong friend & sister)
3. Free money to spend at REI
4. Three words: MASSAGE, FACIAL, PEDICURE...best bday gift I've ever given myself
5. Reading facebook posts of birthday wishes
6. Talking to my college girlfriends on the phone
7. Dinner with some of my most favorite peeps
8. Laughing with Joel
9. Being worshipped (literally on hands and knees) by Nate
10. Getting hugs from people I love (THANK YOU!)
11. Being sung the Birthday Song by Terri (she's never missed a birthday yet!)
12. The perfect "Betty" gift--I can now make cupcakes that will change your life
13. Talking to my mom and dad
14. Getting a card from my Grandparents
15. Getting texts from lots of people I love (THANK YOU!)
16. Hitting a pinata with a broom...and a 2x4...and having Ryan finally break it open
17. Picking up all the candy from the grass--in the dark :)
18. Blowing out the candles
19. The perfect H & M top to add to my wardrobe
20. Eating Tres Leches Cake made by my fabulous roommie Megan (you are the best!)
21. Having the SSS reunited!
22. An e-card from my co-worker (and life & love advice giver) Dave
23. Feeling like the luckiest girl in the world
24. Being loved!

Tonight as I'm replaying the day I just can't help but count my blessings. How am I so blessed to have so much good in my life, to have so many people to love and who love me back? I don't think I can imagine a day better than today; it was fairly perfect!

Thanks to each of you for making this birthday positively memorable!