a happy birthday eve

Today I got a happy in my mailbox...a birthday card from my mama.
I knew it because I recognized her handwriting {and you know from this post how that makes you feel!}.
It's especially sweet because my mama is in Italy and has been for a week. So I know she left it with my Dad with explicit & detailed instructions to make sure it was in the mail in time to arrive on my birthday or the eve. I bet I can recite the exact conversation & exchange!
He followed directions. And it came today, on the eve.
But in addition to her thoughtfulness, I can't stop smiling over what accompanied her handwriting on the envelope...

Obviously my dad was a bit offended that it was addressed only from "mom" so in his signature handwriting he added "& dad".
...I just love that.

Collin and I had a really fun day and were looking forward to spending the evening at home with Pallie. She walks in the door from work and whatnot with these fun flowers for my birthday eve and in honor of my mom and the labor she was in {haha} this time 26 years ago.

My immediate reaction was " awww, P...thank you! these are just plain happy"
She chuckled and said, "funny, because they are called the 'happy day bouquet'.

so, thanks Dad, Mom & P for a Happy Birthday Eve.
...a happy girl, I am.