Day two of my week-long birthday celebration.

I love to celebrate what God has done in my life and the people and beauty He has given me – and continues to give.

I challenge myself to celebrate life all 360 days in a year, but I up that celebration to a higher level during my birthday week.

Thank you, Lord, that we were invited to have Sunday lunch at Kyle and Korina’s house (they didn’t even know their lunch was part of my celebration), and for their other guests: Meredith, Joyce, John, and Lois.

When we got home, this female Downy was having supper.

Then, before I even walked away from the window this beautiful male Red-bellied Woodpecker came to the same feeder.

Another highlight of the day was a visit from our youngest son Jere.

He and Kristen intended to invite us for lunch – to help celebrate Josh’s birthday – but we were invited to Kyle and Korina’s place first. (Jere and Kristen’s oldest son Josh and I share the same birthdate.)

He brought me the gifts I would have received at their house. This was a large, delicious chocolate chip cookie.

A card

There was also a small package.

They know me well. I enjoy a cup of decaf coffee with supper almost ever night.

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Thank you, Lord, for:

Sundays. A day to refresh my spiritual being with a fabulous church family.

Friends who invite us for a delicious lunch and ears to hear the interesting conversation during the afternoon.

Family. I am delighted that I get to do life with them.

Eyes to see birds

Taste buds to enjoy a delicious lunch, cookies and coffee.