Yesterday was my 31st birthday. It fell on a Saturday this year, so I got what I really wanted: a day to relax and rest. It started with breakfast-in-bed made by my sweet husband, it included time read, rest, and talk to family via video chat, and it finished with a delicious dinner at Chili’s and fun at the mall. Mixed in there were some other special moments, and of course, I tried to capture most of the day in photos.

Cards from family in America

My favorite–sausage, grits, & eggs–for breakfast-in-bed

FaceTime with Misty

Birthday ice cream!

FaceTime with Ashleigh

Ash sent this photo from my 10th birthday in my birthday card. I haven’t changed much…

FaceTime with the family in New York

Posing with my hubby before going out to dinner.

“Happy birthday,” from Chucky

Dinner at Chili’s

FaceTime with Sara in Kaohsiung

Fun checking out devices at the Apple Store

City lights.

Selfie photo shoot with the pup

Google Hangout with my wonderful in-laws!

Thank you to all my family and friends for the calls, cards, emails, and Facebook messages; I felt very loved and also blessed to have so many sweet people in my life!