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I have found beauty in the imperfect.

I have learned that when I think I know everything, I learn a few new tricks.

I continue to work hard to not let my clutter define me or who I want to be. I am so much more than this!

I can find time for my truest loves.

The most glamorous moment of my life happened at 31, making me wonder what 32 could hold!

I have learned to focus my heart on the little things.

And savor the big things for as long as they last.

I can make new traditions for our family.

I have learned that creating the home of  our dreams is difficult, but not impossible.

At 32, this man can still make my heart flutter like it did when I was only 17.

The first day of school will always be hard for me.

Life is so much shorter than I ever realized and these moments far more precious.

It has been a bittersweet year this year filled with beautiful surprises and great sadness too. It has made me realize just how precious these moments with my children and husband are, and renews my focus on savoring all that is precious while I am clutching it in my hands.

Thank you for another beautiful year and for celebrating and caring for our family enough to add my blog to your reading list.  I don’t take for granted a single moment of this unexpected career path or the people who have helped me create all of this!

Enjoy some virtual birthday cake and I can’t wait to see what this year has in store!

xoxo,

Amy

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    Happy Birthday! I turn 32 this year, as well. And I became debt free at 31. It is a “most glamorous moment.” : )

    May 32 be even better for you! I enjoy your blog. Thank you for all the great ideas. : )

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    Happy birthday! I can’t wait to finally meet you at Blissdom. We’re the same age and in the same season of our lives, in so many ways. This past year has been amazing and I am giddy to see what unfolds over this one.
    Hang on, lady. :)

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    I have been reading your blog for about 6 months now, and I truly enjoy it. Wishing you a happy Birthday!

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    Amy,

    “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea/ Drink the wild air’s salubrity…” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Happy 32nd birthday. Savor every moment. =)

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    Happy Birthday! Those sentiments are so true. Your blog has always been one of my favorites.

    Luckily today I will be enjoying real birthday cake because our son has the same birthday as you. :)

    I hope you have a wonderful birthday.

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    I hope you have a wonderful birthday. You are an inspiration. May God continue to bless you and your family.
    Jodi

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    Happy Happy Birthday! What a wonderful and beautiful post. Thank you so much for such a great blog, I so enjoy reading it. May this year be a blessing to you and just as beautiful. Happy Birthday. :)

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    Amy, you are a beautiful person inside and out. I love following your site to see how you are always growing and changing and making things beautiful around you. I am proud to be your friend! :) Happy Birthday.

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    Happy Birthday! Great insights…many I am discovering this year, too. May you have a blessed year, savoring all that God has for you and yours.

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    Happy Birthday Amy! I hope that you have a great day and a great year : )

    BTW, the Orange Chiffon Cake looks to die for…I will definitely be trying it.

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    I hope your birthday was great. I’m late on the wishes, but I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. I am also 32 and can relate to many things you post. Thanks for sharing your life and your tips with us.

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    Amy,

    This is a much-belated comment, but for some reasons your posts weren’t showing up in my reader. Just this morning, I was thinking, “Amy hasn’t posted in a long time!” So I clicked over and am getting caught up. I’ll re-subscribe and see if that makes a difference.

    Love these thoughts and pix. I turn 31 in a few days! =)

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