So 27 years ago today my poor mother endured a lot of pain (and hopefully joy) for me to come into this world. She and my dad also endured a lot of pain (and joy) for the next 18 years, but that’s a whole other story.

Today is my birthday. I feel 40 sometimes and yet 15 at other times. Age is irrelevant. I grew up quick and now here I am with three kiddos, and awesome hubby and a pretty good life. I don’t think I’d change anything at the present moment. Guess that means I”m doing okay then, right?

Ten years ago I made a “plan” of my life and what I wanted to do. My plan went through the window many years ago and I’m grateful that life didn’t go according to plan. I’m sure I would have messed things up along the way had it been my choosing.

I still don’t have a plan for the next five years. People are always saying that we should plan things out, but I live on the edge and like to think that in five years I’ll be doing something totally different than what I thought. Besides, I told God that I wanted to live according to His plan anyway. We’ll see what He has up his sleeve for Mrs. Jenica Lemmons. I hope I’m still doing photography and loving every minute of it like I do now.

But today I will celebrate life and the gift of it that was given to me.

Today I’ll probably be doing the same ol thing as I normally do. I’ll be researching lighting techniques and looking at inspirational websites and being a mom as well. No big plans, but that’s cool with me. I for sure WON’T be doing dishes or laundry on my day. Course that’s not far from the norm either. lol.

And because I can’t post a blog without showing pics… here’s one of me when I was a kid….

oh yeah buddy, I had a mullet. Aint it cuuuuuutee??

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here’s me and the little button

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Have a great day and eat lots of chocolate and drink lots of coffee!!

  • BriAnne Coates

    I think you’re beautiful….mullet and all. Happy Birthday!

  • Alanna

    Awe…. Love these! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL!

  • My dear, beautiful daughter, you may have been a challenge at times but never a pain…..you were and still are PURE JOY to me. I am so very proud of you and the wonderful family that God has blessed you with! Happy 27th Birthday, Jenica Marie, and may all of your wishes and prayers be answered. “Your Mama”

  • Julie Toney

    Happy Birthday! I think I have a very similar picture as your first one when I was around 1 or 2… Enjoy your day!

  • Hope your day is fabulous and filled with joy, chocolate and coffee 🙂 p.s – what a lovely comment from your mum 🙂

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