FORTY

Boom.

It couldn't feel any better.

I had the best New Year's Eve/Clare's Birthday Eve celebration I can remember.

It started with dinner at Eddie V's, which never disappoints.

Then there were front row seats to the Austin fireworks.

Then we sent our Chinese lanterns, and our wishes, out into the night and they were amazing. I didn't know they would fly so high or be so bright and visible in the sky.

And here is my first picture, age forty. I am one lucky, lucky mama.

Then we danced our little butts off.

I was so glad to be with Sarah when the clock struck midnight. We had so much fun last night. And I am so glad not to be hungover, honestly, on my first day of forty. 

Today it's brunch with another good friend, then cake and presents and more happiness. And appreciating the Facebook love from so many.

Life looks good at forty.