Does this thing work?

 In an effort to stay off social media this year cause it's rotted my brain out, I'm going to attempt to take up blogging again as a way to keep our family history, since you know, I don't do that elswehere....

Today is a big day. This big girl turned 20 years old!

January 6th has become somewhat of a notorious date for our country, but for me it will always be first and foremost the birthday of the baby I loved first. 19 years of knowing and loving Flor (since I met her when she was 1!). She's the brightest of bright lights in our lives. She's the epitome of joy and her 20 years have been marked by the happiness she brings into the lives of everyone she meets. 

For her 20th birthday, we rented a theater at the Kaysville Theater and invited so many friends and family (picture below). I was so touched by how many accepted our invitation to show up to Flor's party and watch Wild Robot and celebrate our girl with us. 

Also incredibly special was the balloon arches Josh and Janelle brought up and hung in our house for her. They heard Lilo and Stitch is her favorite movie, so they made Lilo and Stitch arches. So kind. She woke up the first morning they were up and ran over and kissed the Stitch balloon over and over. 

The kids haven't returned to school from winter break yet, so she was off on her birthday! Devin took her to lunch. We asked if she wanted Wendy's and it was a firm no. Mcdonalds was an excited yes, as was Chick Fil A. We asked about Wendy's again to be sure, and hard no. She's a girl who knows what she wants! Her good dad took her to Mcdonalds, even though it's nobody but Flor's favorite. 

At home we celebrated with dinner, ice cream, and presents. No cake for this one.

Happy birthday, Flor! From day one, you've changed my life for the better and you're easily one of my greatest blessings, teachers, and joys. I love you sweet girl! 

Lyrics to "our" song. Been ours since my OSSO Ecuador days

If you knew how I wanted someone to come along

And change my life the way you've done

Feels like home to me

Feels like home to me

Feels like I'm all the way back where

I come from

Feels like home to me

Feels like home to me

Feels like I'm all the way back where I belong

A window breaks down a long dark street

And a siren wails in the night

But I'm alright 'cause I have you here with me

And I can almost see through the dark there is light

If you knew how much this moment means to me

And how long I've waited for your touch

If you knew how happy you are making me

I've never thought that I'd love anyone so much

Feels like home to me

Feels like home to me

Feels like I'm all the way back where

I come from