13

Today was the anniversary of one of the most blissful days of my life.  I welcomed Alex and Sofia into the world, into my life and into the hearts of many.

We celebrated with family last night.  But tonight, it was just us.

13 years.  I'm the mom of TWO teenagers, just like that.  I think it's a "major" birthday, in line with "golden" birthdays, sweet 16 and your 21st birthday.  So we celebrated, we celebrated BIG.

Sofia wished for a new jacket and Alex wanted the cold hard cash.  We ate, we sang, we laughed and celebrated.

We visited the space needle, we fine dined and circled the observation deck.  For Alex and Sofia, it was their first visit to the top of the needle.  I hope it is as memorable to them as it was for me.  Sometimes it's the everyday stuff that makes the best memories.  And then there are times like this.  Special times. Times that will warm their hearts and bring a smile to their face, when they remember, 13.