moosh in indy.

First: Happy birthday!!!

The best thing about April: yesterday, my two kids gathered around me reverently as I picked the first ripe strawberry in my garden. We shared it while it was still warm from the sun.

(And yes, this was an awful month for many reasons, but even in the midst of all this, I’m glad you are focusing on your blessings.

Thanks for being a blessing to me and others who love your blog.)

The Mother Tongues last blog post..Duck butt a L’orange

The best thing was that I completed the walk on Saturday, I didn’t think I would finish but I persevered.

Happy Birthday Miss. You are one heck of a gal.

Adriennes last blog post..Speechless

Happy Birthday!!!!!
<3 from Oregon

Sarahs last blog post..Bedmates

I love you. Love you more than you realize. Happy Day Love.

Kimmies last blog post..Ya, I am still alive…sorta.

I spent my 30th birthday all grumpy because I didn’t have two kids, and I’d planned on having two kids at 30.

Guess what I did? Ruin my birthday. If we’ve learned anything from the Spohrs, it’s that we need to celebrate each day. They celebrated every month.

I guess I’m throwing down the gauntlet, reminding you that you have a husband and a daughter, and that children come to us in a variety of ways.

So suck it up and party like a big girl. Eat some cake and make out with your husband.

You’ll be glad you did.

Jessica Gottliebs last blog post..Whrrl

Did you know your birthday paraphrases a true equation?

4×2=8

That’s God telling you you’re mathematically awesome.

Backpacking Dads last blog post..A Birthday in Suburbia

Happy Birthday!

The best thing that happened to me in April was my six year old daughter taking her training wheels off her bike. I get tears in my eyes when I think of how proud she was of herself.

Kirstens last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

happy birthday casey. i discovered your blog in the last few weeks, during the month that the universe has been on a mission to make the saddest. month. ever.

the bright spots? my bebe’s extra kisses when i really needed them. and watching the power of love and the good in people.

i love your writing. and your pictures. happy 27th.

The first thing that comes to mind is the hour long nap that my nephew took on my belly on Sunday.

I also had several Truvyesque (laughter through tears) moments at the funeral of a dear family friend two weeks ago. She would have liked that.

Happy, happy birthday!

Mandees last blog post..Miss Connie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (What better way to spend your birthday than with family watching re-runs of the best show EVER!)

Uhm. The best things that happened to me in April:
-I totally predicted the end of ER. Cause I’m just psychic like that ;]

-I got to hold my baby cousin for the first time.

Happy 27th Casey! Here’s to many more blessed days, months, years.

God Bless.

April’s been somewhat dismal, but I’ll give it a go.

My brother turned 17.

Easter.

I go to court with Gabriel’s dad tomorrow for child support (finally) which will be a huge relief.

Happy Birthday!

Miss Graces last blog post..If they could all be this long…

Thanks for forcing me to concentrate on the positive. I can use that push in the right direction.

One great thing: my old pastor and his wife came to my church and did Sunday service and some workshops. They inspire me, they nurture me and they remind me who I am – the real me, deep inside, not the surface me. I feel so blessed to know them.

hb2u

The best thing about April besides your birthday, my birthday, and my anniversary…
my sister that is 33 years old is having her first baby. I received a text from her tonight…it said something like this “I have waited my whole life for this, I am in tears!”

Miracles happen, and we are all waiting for ours!

Evonnes last blog post..Texas Roadhouse…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Scored a cool writing gig
Planted my garden
Saved $64
Played with my daughter – a lot
Got better at cooking
Hiked in Moab
Became closer to my dad and brothers
“The Hills” premiered
…and the Lakers are going to win the playoffs

Don’t hate me for the last one, I know you grew up in Utah and may be a Jazz fan. Thanks for letting me list my April highlights…frankly, before this list, I thought this month generally sucked for me too.

ameliorate mes last blog post..My memory is jarred open

Yeah, this April has had ups and downs. Some of the ups? My daughter turned one. And my husband and I actually left the baby OVERNIGHT to celebrate our 5th anniversary.

Happy Birthday! Here’s hoping May is better.

Shannons last blog post..The Spohrs

For your birthday I wish you gentleness. Enough time and love to get you through. I wish you love and girlfriends.
For your cake: white delicate plum blossoms and big fluffy cherry blossoms.
Grape hyacinth, all fragrant & sweet.
Velvety dog ears and quiet companionship.
The kind of hug in the middle of your day, which has compassion and acceptance enough that the tears well even when you didn’t expect them but you know it is alright to let them come and that they are necessary healing.
All these have helped me through, and I wish them now for you.

EarnestGirls last blog post..Your cellphone sounds like a mosquito to me

The best thing about April is that the internet rocked some serious support for a hurting family. You were a major part of that and you should be proud that you and Meghan helped rally the troops for Heather and Mike. Your birthday is a perfect day to celebrate what a fantastic human being you are. Next April will be better, right?

In my own life? Meh, not so much. Not bad, not good. Just a month.

Headless Moms last blog post..A Bit of Bloggy Business…

Happy Birthday my dear sweet friend.
You have all of those wonderful women, because you yourself are the embodiment of each of their greatest qualities.
You have inspired, moved, challenged and enlightened me throughout this month (and others) and throughout this year.
Lets fold laundry again one day
hugs
blessings
and
beautiful birthday wishes

rachel-asouthernfairytales last blog post..Beef with Garlic and Spinach Stir Fry

ummm best thing?…. My baby girl took her first steps. got some rad complempts from my YW

Liam Craigs last blog post..tidbitz

Happy Birthday, Casey!

Best part of this month? succeeding in giving Boyfriend the best 30th birthday week+ he ever could have wished for. And giving him, in his words, “the best gift I have ever been given”.

My work here is done; I’m ready for May!

getting hugs from you. Happy birthday baby.

Happy Birthday, Casey.

xoxo

Happy Birthday, beautiful Casey.

Jesus shines through you and it warms my heart.

Angellas last blog post..Crunch Time

Happy Birthday, Lovely!

You share a birthday with the most fantastic man in my life (um, my hairdresser).

Rhis last blog post..You can take the girl out of Canby…

Happy Birthday Mrs Casey…Sending love from the great state of Mormons.

I don’t truly know you, but from what I *know* you are amazing. April was a rough month for the world, but you my dear make it brighter.

Highlights for me…Getting a mini van for my beautiful family…Yes I know, and I am not even Mormon! Lets see…Watching my girls find Easter eggs, they were so proud. I know I am all around one heck of a lucky person in life and I am eternally grateful. Thanks for the reminder.

Rachels last blog post..Running on way to little patience

Happy Birthday! You are one special lady!

Best part of this month was my daughter gaining weight and the postpartum yuck lifting.

Happy Birthday Sugarskirt! I wrote a whole dang post aboutcha!
Hope you smile knowing how much love is spilling into Americus from here and down to y’all. xoxoxox

Karen Sugarpantss last blog post..Unlikely Friends

Happy Birthday!

Best part of April: I met my goal to lose 10 pounds! W00t!

all things BDs last blog post..Meeting New People is Hard

Happy Birthday!!! It’s also my birthday today, so today is indeed a great day

Best things about April were starting a new job, going hiking and watching the sunset, and having a sunrise breakfast this morning.

Enjoy!

Happy, happy birthday!

Good thing? Well, we did our taxes and owed A LOT of money. Why is that good? We found out later that there was a MAJOR error by my husband’s employer and we’ll be getting all of that back PLUS SOME! WOO-HOO!!

Bridgets last blog post..Will you be my friend?

Happy Birthday!! You can have a great day knowing that you are younger than me!

The best part of April for me… finally getting a tax return!

Adam sent me over, happy birthday.

Miks last blog post..A happy but somewhat expensive ending

Happy Birthday girl!
I don’t know why but I thought your news yesterday had been positive one and was so happy for you. I’m sad to know it wasn’t the case. But you are one tough cookie and as you say, are surrounded by incredible ladies. You will get your miracle, I just know it. As my mom always says “la esperanza es lo ultimo que se pierde”. Have an awesome birthday!

Jens last blog post..In Security

Happy Birthday!

April really has been a kick to the jewels. But, we decided we’re going to do our damnedest to take our first family vacation this summer even if we can’t afford it. Our kid has never been anywhere worth mentioning and we need to fix that.

Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommys last blog post..Earth Day Giveaway: One Year Supply of Dropps

Happy Birthday!

This month has been… a month. But:
The sun. THE SUN IS OUT.
And the snow, it has melted!
(here, anyway. probably there too, months ago, but it has been a L-O-N-G winter here so my inordinate happiness might be warranted).

Louises last blog post..Oink.

Happy Birthday, Casey! (27?!? Really? At 27 I had just met my future wife.)

As for something good from April? My son seems to have figured out that I’m his Daddy, and that I’m worthy of kisses (up until now he has turned his face away from me).

SciFi Dads last blog post..Staying Put

I had a hard March, but a GOOD April, because I got a best friend with wise words, who knew just what to say to me – no pressure to change TOO much, letting me know I was OK just like this…love you Laura, you saved my life again

Happy birthday dear.

lindsaywillmans last blog post..Elliott Dee

The best thing that’s happened to me this April would be my nan and grandad moving back down south from Scotland. It’s great that they’re so much closer now.

Happy birthday, I hope you have an amazing day.

Happy birthday, Casey. April allowed me to get closer to new friends, plus I totally got to eat a cupcake for dinner last week.

Avitables last blog post..Love for the Mormons

Hip hip horray! Happy Birthday!

This month, I got my new SLR camera, a purchase partially inspired by your photos (like the one of the Moosh and Maddie’s balloons).

Must be Motherhoods last blog post..The Food of Love

Happy Birthday!!!
Hope it’s a wonderful day!!!

Sybil Laws last blog post..The One Where I Curse And Link A Lot

Happy Birthday Casey. This month brought warmer weather, trips to the zoo, to the park, and my husband one week away from summer break!

Happy Birthday Casey – I hope you have a fabulous day and a fantastic year.

Anna Maries last blog post..For Maddie

Happy Birthday! I adore your blog btw.

Good things for me in April? Wow, thanks for asking

- Got hooked on Twitter (ok, I signed up in March, but it’s close enough)

- Found some much needed courage to help me come out of my shell. Making progress too!!!!

- Got a new car

- Had my contract position renewed

- Discovered that people who may not know eachother can be beyond inspiring and move mountains to try and ease the suffering of others. That has renewed my faith in humanity.

April: Awesome indeed.

Happy Birthday, lady. You’re one of the most fascinating, intelligent women I know. AND WHAT YOU ARE JUST 27??? <3

Marias last blog post..all of this has happened before

Also, my dad’s birthday is today too. Lots of April babies!

Marias last blog post..all of this has happened before

April was not great. But…I did a lot of work in the yard. Sewed a dress for my daughter for the first time. Saw my middle son recognize the letters “M for Mommy” and “D for Daddy”. And saw my youngest son stand on his own for the first time. So I guess it wasn’t so bad. I turn 30 on May 1st though, and I am actually kind of excited about it, so I have great expectations for next month.

Happy Birthday!

Jessica @ A Bushel and a Pecks last blog post..And then he burst my happy little bubble

Good things about April …

* I met another cool Casey in town. Can’t much beat that. But I’ll try.
* Went to my two oldest sons’ first baseball games of the season
* Indy saw its first really warm, sunny days. Woot!
* I bought a new pair of running shoes–purple. In honor of Maddie and my little friend, Rashale.
* I wrapped up a great, sweet story about Rashale for the magazine where I work.
* I “met” Maddie online through some of the most amazing women and moms in the entire world, who lifted her and her mommy and daddy up on a big, fat cloud of love. It warmed my sad heart.
* I marched for Maddie because I fell in love with her and all of you and wanted to be close to women who were strong and care about other women.
* I got lots of hugs from my kids this month-mostly cause I stole them.
* Neither me nor my hubby lost a job this month (we’re both journalists, so the clock is always ticking!)
* I connected with an old friend.
* I got addicted to Twitter.

Happy day, Casey. My 27th was my favorite year EVAH. Enjoy it. Maybe it will be one of your best years evah, too.

Kaseys last blog post..boys, balls and bats

Happy birthday!!!!

I have an April birthday, too, so that was the best thing that happened to me.

Amys last blog post..Modest Improvement

Happy Birthday! For your birthday – you need a cupcake. You have a cupcake date with me in the real near future.

March/April of 2009 has been 2 of the hardest months of my life for multiple reasons – but on top of the hurt comes blessing too numerous to count.

Best thing this month – too good to write in the comment section. We’ll talk over cupcakes…

DesignHer Mommas last blog post..And we Marched (into the burning sun)

Happy Birthday Casey. Even though the month was so tough I truly hope today isn’t. May you enjoy laughter and love today!
April brought me one old and dear friend who I thought lost forever, and with her laughing noises I forgot I could make.

Clinks last blog post..its not me its you.

The best thing that happened to me in April: I finally admitted to my mom that I need some help. (Sounds really negative and sad, but it was a relief.)

Marins last blog post..My Mondrian

Happy Birthday!

At the very beginning of this month I had a chance to hang out with YOU. I made some life-changing admissions. I’ve started opening up more. The SUN started shining. I walked for James & Jake and Maddie. I was reminded that I have the most incredible kids. I was reminded that I have the most incredible friends. And I started to kinda like myself again!

Steph

Adventures In Babywearings last blog post..The Crowd Intrudes All Day Til I’m Finally Swept Away

Happy birthday! I hope it is filled with joy, happiness, and a lot of silliness.

Burgh Babys last blog post..I Have No Excuse

Happy Birthday Casey!

You’re strong, you’ve proven that. I hope that things start looking up for all of us because the universe, well…its just sucking right now. But we’re here to help you feel better and you’re there to give us a chuckle. So it’s all right.

ashleys last blog post..Picking Favorites

Happy Happy Birthday! Every day of life is something worth celebrating, no matter the challenges we face.

The best part of April was celebrating my hubby’s birthday the 6th…

Melissa Multitasking Mamas last blog post..13th Birthday on it’s way

Happy Birthday! April did suck monkey balls but one good thing would be the weather has finally blessed us with some really nice days and I was able to spend 8 hour stretches being a kid again with my kids Although today the weather stinks, lol

Midwest Mommys last blog post..Oh General Mills, You Smart Cookie, You!

Yay for Casey’s birthday!

Best thing about this month…I got my new macbook which means I can skype away with all my new friends, including you (if you were ever on at the same time as me – work on that k)

Love you!

Jens last blog post..Randome Tuesday Thoughts

happy birthday casey.

this month i yelled at my kids a whole lot less.

megachicks last blog post..trash picker

Wow, it really has been a difficult month for you. Kudos to you for pushing through it. It’s great that you have so many friends and family to help. If there is anything I can do to help at any time, just ask!!

Happy Birthday! Hope today makes up for all of the previous days this month!

Patric Welchs last blog post..Happy 3rd Birthday Noobie!

best: making Heather smile with our dancing shenanigans, of course.

happy birthday!!!!!

alis last blog post..It all started with a tweet.

Casey, I turned 27 this month too and also like you it wasn’t the best month for me either.

I hate to be a downer on your birthday so I’ll refrain from giving you my tale of woe. I will say that I agree with you that girls kick ass. I wouldn’t have made it through this month(or the months to follow) without all the wonderful people who surround me.

I wish you all the best on your birthday and my prayer for you is that this next year will be such that on your 28th birthday you can write your own cake with celebratory prose.

Happy Birthday.

Joannas last blog post..An update

My grandmother passed away on April 1st four years ago, so April shouldn’t be a good month for me. But I can’t help feeling happy when it’s starting to really show that it’s spring.

Heidis last blog post..T’is the season again

Happy Birthday Casey!

The best thing in April…

1. The awesomeness that is the Internet/Twitter. The way EVERYONE came together to support a family going through a very difficult time. It was pretty amazing.

2. Marching for Maddie – so many people of walked in her honor, including me. Wasn’t sure how I would do, but I finished and that was special.

Hope you have a HAPPY day.

Amazing Greiss last blog post..Remembering Maddie…

Happy Happy Birthday Casey! Sounds like you met some pretty incredible people – well not just met, but met face to face for the first time… and that is so incredible. I’m excited to meet some bloggers IRL too this summer hopefully!

This month of April was a difficult one, but also so inspiring and full of amazing people and situations. This month of April really shined through to see that we all as bloggers and a community came together to support a family that some of us (me included) have never ever met… and that in itself is what makes April an incredible month.

And, the month of April – talking to a friend of yours and mine who I won’t name here but who you are opening your doors too… and that is absolutely amazing for you to do that. xoxox

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day today!

Happy birthday! Here’s to feeling and living life passionately. And thanks for walking last week. I know I appreciate it.

I had an epiphany that motherhood is my first and most important calling. I was able, for the first time in three years, to relax and not fear the future, not try to find every scrap of work out there. I am at peace with my place in the world.

For perhaps the first time ever.

Because of Maddie.

mrs.chickens last blog post..The Blue-Eyed Purple Paper Eater, or How I Totally Dodged A Bullet

happy birthday!!!

Happy birthday, Casey!!

My happy moments in April include snuggling with my babies (big baby included) & some highly anticipated SUNSHINE!

Bright spots: My daughter turned 20 today! I got to visit NYC, a favorite place of mine. My sons became bigger, faster, funnier, and handsomer (that happens every month actually but never ceases to thrill me), I got a new Flip video thingy, a new little black dress, and new cute flats.

Good month!

Amy2 boyss last blog post..Today Everything Changed

Happy birthday. I wish nothing but the best for you this upcoming year. And more.

Have a slice of cake for me. Will you?

OHmommys last blog post..To (some) frazzled mothers of toddlers

Happy birthday! I hope there’s lots of cake!

merrymishapss last blog post..april 28, 2001

Happy Birthday!

Stacys last blog post..The Hunt is On! Morel Season is Here!

Happy Birthday Casey!!

April made me take stock in life and slow down. I think both of these things are good things.

Happy Birthday!!

I wish you more birthday to come.

Palabuzzs last blog post..Aerosmith is giving away a free concert

It’s wonderful that you have such a great group of supportive friends. I hope you have an amazing birthday – and that your 27th year brings you happiness, luck, and fertility.

Stephanies last blog post..Heidi, the Star of the Show

April:
My 2YO’s vocab took off as fast as his tantrums come on.
The weather got nice enough to play outside.
Our garden is coming in beautifully.
I didn’t get fired. (And probation is going really well. )
Happy birthday!

Emily Rs last blog post..H’s new favorite song

Happy Birthday! April was a sad month for a lot of people that I know. Which made it rather sad for me, too. One happy thing that happened was that my baby turned one year old!

Loras last blog post..Weekend Report: Tee-Ball, Sprinklers, Funny Video

Worst thing–grief over Maddie’s passing (and no I don’t know the Spohr family at all…just through the blogosphere)

Best thing–hmmm…gettin’ my house painted…drinking wine on my porch…spending a lot more time than usual with my 19 month old daughter…but the BEST thing would have to be discovering a whole group of you “mommy bloggers” (don’t know if you like or hate that term, but I don’t know what else to call you) who I have connected with in a way that I haven’t connected with new friends in quite some time. Who know you all were out here?? And that you all sound just like me?? And that I would feel this connected to a group of strangers from reading tweets and blogs in one short month? For this, I am grateful. My life may be about to change (trying for #2, may quit job that I love b/c childcare is suckingly expensive) and knowing that you all are out here to talk to makes the thought of that a little less daunting. That’s all. Happy Birthday.
From a “stranger” in Atlanta.

Toilet trained T, Lo started crawling and saying “Mama and Dada,” and I was privileged to see people like you step up in the midst of tragedy, and show us all what true friendship is.

Much love to you today, Casey. May you have a year filled with health, happiness, and only good things. xoxo

metalias last blog post..Really, when are school pictures NOT unintentionally hilarious?

Happy Birthday!

The best thing about April… the weather from this past weekend. And meeting some great women. And your birthday. And Punkin actually trying pasta for the first time ever (or so I hear – he still won’t eat it from me).

punkinmamas last blog post..success!

So…back before April completely blew chunks (I’ve got my own issues with April this year)…good things this month included: meeting you and your awesomeness and more recently, being able to walk the kiddos to the park in the heavenly sunshine, soaking the goodness of the world in.

Michelles last blog post..Winners!!!

I met Maddie and her family online and fell in love with a beautiful little spirit.

I embraced my own children just a little bit more every day!

I drove my freshman son to many many varsity high school golf tournaments (though I will be glad when we’re done with that in a few weeks!).

I spent time with extended family at my nephews baptism.

And I welcomed my sunbirding parents home from the south for the summer.

Happy Birthday Casey!!!

kriss last blog post..Poor ole squirrel…

Happy Birthday, you sassy sexy little ball of awesome!

The best thing that happened to me in April was taking a week off work to spend with my kids during their Spring Break. Which during this time on a zoo trip we saw Orangutan sex and crazy looking animal ahem penises. But that wasn’t what made it great. Creepy and funny yes. But the great part was a week free from work just to hang with my kiddos. It was a stop and smell the roses kind of thing.

WMs last blog post..Hacked,Jacked and feeling out of whack

My favorite parts of the month? Probably my Dad’s 70th birthday celebration. All of the family was together, which is rare, and we had a blast. All of the grandkids, ages ranging 6-15 put on a concert for my dad and I’ve never seen him so happy.
Other favorite part of April? Meeting up with Casey and other blogger moms and marching for Maddie. Bittersweet because it was a sad occasion, but wonderful to see so many loving and giving moms taking part in a great cause and doing something for someone most had never even met.

The Mom Experiences last blog post..March for Babies

Can’t believe I forgot to say “Happy Birthday!” You deserve the very best!

The Mom Experiences last blog post..March for Babies

Wishing you the very best on your birthday!

Nicoles last blog post..Let The Car Calling Begin

Happy Birthday! The best thing about April for me was starting my own blog, finding fabulous people on the internet, like you, who in sharing a small bit of their own life (both good and bad) offer hope, love and support to the rest of us. Here’s to a year ahead of learning from this April to love a little harder, laugh a little louder, and continuing to share both our joys and concerns with all.

Angis last blog post..Groundbreaking Ceremony

Happy Birthday dear Casey!

Mrs. Wilsons last blog post..a birthday, a photo shoot, and a recovery that isn’t recovering

Hey, it’s my birthday too. I knew I liked you.

We ran for Maddie on Saturday. A small March for Babies in a small town, but still important and gutwretching as always.

I’ve struggled a lot this month with ‘life goes on’ stuff. Because of course it does, even when we want it to stop…or reverse…but it does and so do we.

Here is to remembering to live in the moment. Happy Birthday to us.

brits last blog post..Quest que cest

My favorite part of April was spending an entire day with my man, uninterrupted and with no technology. Ah, bliss.

Happy Birthday! I certainly hope this next year is lovely.

xox

heidikinss last blog post..No X-Texting Allowed!

I graduated from college!

Some of my family came out to be there and we had a lot of fun together. It was great.

Jodis last blog post..How you KNOW you are at BYU graduation…

Happy Birthday, Birthday sister! It’s my birthday too! I hope you have a wonderful day. Here it’s raining, but we already made little mini chocolate cakes this morning, and there are steaks on the grill in my future. If only you lived just a wee bit closer, you could all come over for a birthday dinner. If only I’d known, we could have planned something.

Have a beautiful day.

You know, your birthday is a day to celebrate YOU being around for so-and-so many years, not necessarily for you to celebrate the goodness of the year or day itself.

And I’ll tell you this, it has been a pretty awful month, for pretty much everyone I “know” online and for me personally.

One of the things that has lifted ME up through this month is coming over here to this site. Whether it’s being glad that I don’t have to have a ’scopy (or getting to feel like Part Of The Cool Bloggers Club by sending that pinata ichc about it), glad that Heather & Mike have a friend like you, getting all nostalgic for places in Indy by seeing your march photos, being made to smile by your sillies here and on twitter, or simply being given something to think about, you’ve helped me make it through this month.

And I have to add, that didn’t spring up just in this month (well, the comfort for the bad stuff did)… since I had run across your blog many moons ago and been lurking, I already “knew” you well enough to know I should come over here when I needed a fix.

So for me, this whole past year has really been enhanced by having you around.

Also, woot! (?) because I have finally found someone in the blogosphere that I’m older than. Which seems kind of a dumb thing to celebrate but I’ve been feeling like I’m the annoying online kid sister, following all the big kids around. And I just assumed you were older since Moosh is older than Kibwana. But your freshfaced little self places me in the MIDDLE of the age range. Yay! But wait, does that mean I’m old? Hm…

Anyhow, so, Happy Birthday – we are all happy you got borned today. Especially me.

Dellas last blog post..Just to prove…

Happy birthday!

This month I had an awesome work success and am really, really happy.

Nics last blog post..Faith

The sun & warm weather finally hit New England & I have a tan. Plus my last day of classes for my undergrad college career was yesterday.

Happy birthday, Casey!

Happy Birthday!!! I won’t bring you down on your bday but I was sent over here by:

http://heyyall.typepad.com/hey_yall/

I hope you have a wonderful day!!!

First of all I would like to say that you are one awesome lady!
Before this month is over, we will have closed on a Townhouse we have been in the process of buying for over 10 months. It has been, hard, long and has brought me closer to the Savior and grateful for the journey.
Here’s cheers to April 2009 and to looking forward to May and all the other months and what wonders they may bring and all the challenges we can get through so we can continue to learn and grow.
BTW, as a side note rent the movie “Into the Wild” I’ll warn you now, it’s rated R and has nudity as in nudists of the hippie variety. But that aside, it is very amazing and can be life changing.

Happy Birthday!

kats last blog post..Busy Busy Busy

Five years ago today I lost my second child in an early miscarriage. Maybe that little one is up there playing with Maddie right now.
“You never see the hard days in a photo album…but those are the ones that get you from one happy snap shot to the next.” -Quote from the movie Just Married
Happy Birthday! I’m glad you were born.

Happy Birthday!

While April was touched with sorrow, it was also filled with happiness. My brother and his wife had their first baby. My son turned 12 and seems to have left behind the grumpy age that was 11. Spring weather arrived and all of my seedlings sprouted.

Annas last blog post..Dirty Dozen

Wishing you a fabulous-tastic 27th year Casey!! Cheers for the Bright Spots in all of our lives:)

Tiffanys last blog post..A note to my Husband

I am a fairly new reader. I started reading after BlissDom09. Most of the people I checked out during that time didn’t make it into my already overflowing Google reader.

But you did and I have been lurking. I am so proud to be a part of this wonderful blogging community. This month it has been amazing to see how close everyone really is. It’s awesome.

Ok longest comment ever is now over

I hope you have great birthday!

Ashley @ mrs007.coms last blog post..For Addison on her 8th birthday

Happy Birthday, lady!!

The best thing of this month?? Falling in love with my little baby boy.

Barb @ getupandplays last blog post..Daddy

Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day and I know there is a great year ahead of you!

Brees last blog post..Exhausted

Happy birthday!

This morning, my daughters actually argued over who loves me more. Serious, hardcore:

“My Mommy is the best mommy and loves me so much!”

“NO! MY mommy is the best mommy and loves ME so much.”

“No! I love mommy more!”

“NO! *I* Love mommy more.”

And so help me, I didn’t break it up. I just sat and basked in it.

sarahs last blog post..That Dishwasher Isn’t Gonna Empty Itself

Happy birthday my love. I’m kind of sad you didn’t answer your phone when I called, but don’t worry, I’ll keep calling. I’m persistent.

the best part of April? Hmm. Going to LA to meet some pretty awesome people. Monday morning chats over laundry. Sleeping curled up with a wonderful dog. Having my cat fall asleep in my lap. Seeing Moosh sleeping. Having my niece release balloons for Maddie. Seeing the amazingness of the blogging community. PinkBerry yogurt (it’s amazing with strawberries and kiwi).

You are amazing and I love you so very much.

perksofbeingmes last blog post..March for Maddie

Happy birthday! My bright spot is that I didn’t cry when I got my period this month. Now you can be proud of your little friend (me) on your birthday.

Happy Birthday!

The best thing that happened to me this month was discovering an old box full of pictures of my kids. I’d completely forgotten about all of them, so it was fun to look through them all.

Karlys last blog post..And, Boy, Were They Good.*

Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!

The best thing that happened in April was hearing that my Dad’s post-prostate cancer surgery PSA blood test came back without any sign of cancer.

The best thing that happened to me in April is that my son was born on the 3rd. The rest of the month has gone by in an absolute blur, a wonderful, sleep-deprived blur.

I hope you have a great birthday, and that May is filled with as many blessings as you can handle.

Happy birthday to youuuuu,
Happy birthday to youuuuu,
Happy biiiiirthdaaaaay deaaaaar Caseeeeey,
Happy birthday to youuuuu!

April birthday’s are the best (my sister’s is the 11th and mine was on the 21st). Hope your day is great.

So I was a little early with the birthday wishes yesterday. So what?! I learned many years ago (since I am so exalted in the age and wisdom) that because my birthday month is generally sucky, filled with craptasticness, and shortchanged in days, that birthdays should be celebrated the whole darn month.

April for me is always the true changing of the seasons — when winter blahs are finally relieved by spring fever, when the tones of greys give way to bits of color, and when I learn to persevere in the face of allergies. I embrace spring showers (no umbrellas for me), run through puddles, get sunburned on winter skin, and give thanks that I’m not snow-bound or stuck in a cubicle. I start walking to the train station and looking at all that the City and/or nature is revealing after a long fall and winter. I celebrate Easter, eat candy, wish my mother a happy birthday, and look forward to vacations. No one thing “makes” the month for me … it’s learning to appreciate all the little things and to look for the unexpected.

Wishing you a Big Apple-full of birthday happiness, love, laughter, pictures, presents, and many happy comments for your comment cake!

Auntie Netties last blog post..Cultural Escapades

Happy Birthday! The best thing about my April is realizing that I’m in a good relationship where we can tell each other when we need space or when we need hugs and the other one is there for that.

Happy Birthday!!! In lieu of everything that has happened to you as of recent, it seems like you are doing a great job. I wish you all the best!

Happy Birthday! I hope 27 is a marvelous year for you!

I spent an amazing weekend enjoying the company of my daughter: It was a really rare treat for both of us and it was one of those times that I will hold close forever.

It seems that you’re carrying on a hobbit tradition for your birthday — you’ve shared so many of your gifts with us. For that, we are grateful. (Wait, did I just compare you to a hobbit?! Absolutely not…just like the idea of giving gifts to others one’s birthday)

You’re the only blogger I read regularly, and I look forward to what you share. I love seeing you grow as we see what you truly love through the lens of your camera.

It seems like I too have had a tumultuous April. Part of me was soooo focused on just getting through the month, as I am running my first half marathon in your adopted town, and the only place I will ever call home (regardless of my address). But so many things have caused me to pause, and truly appreciate the gifts of my own life — like my toddler who’s already becoming a formidable opponent in hide & seek and a preschooler who reads the word “exit” and reminds mama that she’s going the wrong way. Oh, how his internal compass has instinct!
So, this Saturday, I’m going to relish in living in a moment I’ve waited to experience. I’m going to see it differently than I would have, had April not been rife with obstacles and blessings all in one. Things like how grief can lead us to hope; how tragedy can unearth a miracle; and how darkness can make us appreciate the light all that much more.

Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday Beautiful!

April was not my favorite this year, but the good things:

1) My daughter turned 10,
2) A new friendship of mine is still happy and strong,
3) I made it to Buffalo NY safely with my four kids and am having a nice visit with family,
4) I have some photography work lined up, too!!

That’s about all the good I’ve seen.

Secret Agent Mamas last blog post..Weekly Winners LXXV

Happy Birthday!! <3 May will be a much better month.

Happy Birthday!

I have a job!

I get paychecks!

Happiest of birthdays to you!

The best thing that happened this month was my 2-month-old son laughed for the first time. I fell for him the hardest I’ve fallen for him so far.

She Likes Purples last blog post..All over the place like the awful Capricorn I claim to be

In April, I got up the nerve to create my own blog. I don’t really even have readers yet, but I like feeling like I have things to say that are worth sharing.

Also, yesterday I had my summative conference with my principal at work (I’m a first-year 3rd grade teacher). She gave me a great review and said I was one of the best first-year teachers she’d ever seen!

You are wonderful. I hope you have had an amazing day! Happy Birthday, Casey!

Amys last blog post..My Boys

Hi, Avitable says it’s your birthday, so happy birthday!

April pretty much sucked for me, too, so I feel your pain. But May is just around the corner, so hopefully things will get better for both of us!

I hope your day is stress-free and full of love and laughter.

Elizabeth Kaylenes last blog post..I’ve got this blogging thing down

I love you more than heads on necks. (I am totally using that ALL the time now)

April brought me to you. After FAR TOO long, I finally got to meet you in person. I am so grateful for that.

You’re like a sister to me and I wish you nothing but the best.

*hugs*

sam {temptingmama}s last blog post..CandySam in Indy

Happy Birthday! The brightest spot of this month was having God connect us together and share our experience. Take care and God Bless Internet Friend!!

~Meredith

Best thing about april is my daughters birthday! 2yo birthday parties are the best.

Happy Birthday!

maggie, dammits last blog post..Purple for Maddie, devastation for Gorillabuns, love for the community

Happy Birthday Casey! Woohoo!!!

Reeses last blog post..Dealz

Happy, happy birthday, you lovely woman! 27’s great. Wishing you giant, chocolate Cosco cakes. ((hug!))

Jen L.s last blog post..Marjen (our official celebrity name, as used by the paparazzi)

Happy birthday, baby. I’m glad I at least got to be your dealer. *wink*

Mr Ladys last blog post..This Guy

Happy Birthday!

My best thing might bring you hope – after 8 miscarriages (a long time ago) and almost six years of infertility – I found out I am pregnant! Complete medical mystery. I was told it was impossible.

I am now sick as a dog but glad to be pregnant.

Amys last blog post..April Fools Fun

In April, my husband and I found a brand-spanking-new apartment that we’ll be moving into in June. Back in California, where we’re both from and where our families live. It will be our first place alone, without housemates. Which will be glorious.

I also got my BlogHer ticket, which I was beginning to think would never happen. My husband has also transformed all 10 seasons of Friends into iTunes files so we can watch them on the Apple TV. Woot. (It’s the small things…)

And now I have a heinous cold/sinus infection/bronchitis and 6 tests in the next 8 days. I’m really really really ready for April to be over (and only partially because my birthday is in May).

Hope you had a lovely birthday. I can’t believe my husband is older than you.

Heh. That’ll be fun to bring up to him later.

Overflowing Brains last blog post..Turbulent Tuesday: The Oh My Ears Edition

Happy Birthday Casey!!

My April plus? My Godson said my actual name without it sounding like “doodie” – I was thrilled!

Bijous last blog post..Spilled again didja?

Happy Birthday Casey!

You are so right. April brought me the same realization – supporting each other is one of the greatest gifts. I’m so grateful for it.

Dinas last blog post..Infertility Support Group?

Happy Birthday (one day late!)!

ClassyFabSarahs last blog post..Whirlwind Weekend

Happy birthday. I know it’s late, but birthday wishes are always happy.

Have a wonderful May, June and July.

Julias last blog post..If you are easily offended turn back now!

*ahem* Happy Birthday!
Here’s hoping May brings happier times for you.

Antonettes last blog post..Ahhhhh Listerine

Hi! Happy Birthday to you. Can I know, where are you from?. I am just a new reader.

Hemas last blog post..Anjana Sukhani Hottest Wallpapers

Happy birthday lady! (a day late, I’m so behind on my Internetz!) Here’s hoping May is full of ALL bright spots

Jens last blog post..weekly winners, volume 7

The best thing that happened this month is that I took a big step forward in my outlook. I decided to focus on all the great things in my life in general, bought myself an official domain name and decided to celebrate my bday month all year http://tinyurl.com/lunzygras April bdays rock!

lunzys last blog post..BigDaddy = Superhero

You. Birthday. Happy. Belatedly.

Best thing to happen in April? I ended a three and a half year relationship that was holding me back from being my true inherent self. While my stomach is aching and my eye is twitching and I’m reveling in the madness that is this breakup — I also realize that this low is the launchpad to the rest of my life. And I’m grateful for that.

Jenns last blog post..Fight or Flight or Bite.

We share a birthday! Happy birthday to you, one day late!

Brittanys last blog post..Twenty Eight.

Happy Birthday to you! April sucked as you know. But my birthday was on the 12th and I actually managed to forget everything and enjoy the day. Hope you can too!

Happy Birthday! You are so lucky to have so many wonderful women in your life. There were a few good things that happened this month. My little baby (10 months) started walking, complete with the drunk baby walk. Every day she walks a bit more. I got to “see” my new baby. Next month we’ll be able to find out what he/she is. Last but not least, I put in my separation papers with the Air Force. Hooray! I hope you had a wonderful birthday!

Happy Birthday! (From a somewhat new reader sharing the Hoosier state)

April, while receiving the utmost SUCK IT honor, taught me a lot! I have learned the power of friendship both IRL and online. People will walk to the ends of the earth to help friends in need and at their weakest times. I have hugged and kissed more. Laughed more. Beyond doubt appreciated life more. April will not be missed this year but I will hold dearly the valuable lessons that it has taught all of us…time, family and friends are priceless! Thanks for sharing and best wishes for a wonderful birthday!!

Happy birthday (again)!

April was indeed an awful month. But in the midst of all the badness I too found a community of wonderful folks – yourself included – which I feel proud and lucky to be part of.

In other good news, my youngest son (almost 11 months) took his first steps this week! Crazy little dude is gonna be fully walking by 1 yr. We’re screwed. And totally excited.

Hope your birthday was a highlight of an otherwise craptastica.com month.

badassdad05s last blog post..my wife thinks twitter is weird

Hey Casey-

Happy Birthday!

April has been pretty much a downer, as we all know… but seeing the blogging community come together for Heather and Mike sort of restored my faith in humanity.

In april I hugged myg irls a little longer (even against their will) and truly started to appreciate more than complain.

Thanks for being such an awesome friend to our Heather- and I promise you GD has a reason for everything with us IF’s… if I werent IF, I wouldnt have both my girls. Just saying!

Happy Birthday young lady. Hug that moosh!

I met some AMAZING bloggers in LA.. some I read, some I didnt but do now.

Happy Birthday Miss Casey!

April has been one of the worst months here as well, but May can only be better.

The best part of April was discovering what truly matters.

After finding out my mother has breast cancer, my best friend has ovarian cancer, miss maddie and the other crappy things that occured in April. I have discovered what is truly important. That is friends and family and the support within those places.

Happy Birthday, a day late. I had no time yesterday to type a comment (hate when work gets in the way of blog stalking). Good things will come your way, I do believe that.

April for me, besides the heartache of Miss Maddie; through that I got to witness a large group of incredible people come together and support 2 wonderful people. And, again, my heart was full with the kindness of strangers.

My husband & I joined our church and my path with God is closer than it was this time last year. I now am trying to do what I should and not what first comes to mind and my time in prayer is longer. Of course, having my 2 year old is always the best!

Again, Happy Birthday. I think you are truly remarkable.

I met you because we have the same birthday. I never knew I could have a friend who’s as unique and special as you are. I just wish we could see each other more.

Loves and birthday wishes for someone who’s one of a kind. Seriously. XoXoX

My 8 month old’s EEG was normal. While someone loses everything, others are blessed with a happy ending. I don’t know why it works that way, but at least it gives us reason to hope. Here’s to a better May!!!

Just visiting from Twitter. Happy birthday!

You’re right; April has sucked for pretty well everyone. Best things that happened:

My eldest son, who was a preterm baby and still has some feeding and growth issues, turned four. I made him a super-chocolatey cake shaped like a tank, which was what he wanted.

The baby learned to blow kisses. And he has finally (at almost a year old) decided that he likes to be cuddled at night before bed. Which is very very awesome indeed.

My birth mom, who has inoperable metastatic pancreatic cancer, learned that her tumours are continuing to shrink.

I started work on a new song that I hope will turn into something good.

Spring appears to have finally arrived!

There’s lots of good stuff in the world. We just have to look for it in the right places. Happy birthday!!

Trishs last blog post..Proof that urine is acidic

Happy birthday, my dear friend! Sorry I’ve been away. April has pretty much sucked for me too. I’m thinking May will be much better.

Happy Belated Birthday!

For me, most of April ate one; however, it feels like the novel I’ve been writing is finally heading somewhere, and I’m excited. I’m just ready for May.

Happy happy birthday! I love your blog, btw.

Happy things in April …
I turned 25 and celebrated with friends and family.

Discovered how awesome American Apparel T-shirts are.

It’s spring! Yay!

Hope May is 10 million X better for you!

sarah marie ps last blog post..Bday Prezzies!

Going to Chicago for a long weekend with my boyfriend of 6 months, whom I’m madly in love with and will certainly marry some day. Have never been to Chicago and am super excited! Just found out that I got selected to go to New York City this summer for a Teaching American History Grant program. Boyfriend will come up after the program is over and we will have a long weekend in New York. I have also never been there. Things are going better for me than they ever have.

May is your month, Casey. I can feel it!

I hope you had a fabulous birthday and that you all found something to do.

Um, I enjoyed that my hubby got a week of vacation in April-that and with some E-time he took I saw him for a couple of weeks straight. That hasn’t happened in a long time with his work schedule.

((hugs))

Heather @ Domestic Extraordinaires last blog post..The post in which you think I am going to complain but I really am not.

Happy Birthday!

After a difficult pregnancy my daughter was born on April 7th, so of course it was all worth it. April is turning out to be a pretty good month.

Your blog is one of my favorites. You have a beautiful soul.

Happy birthday!

1 – My husband got laid off (w/ severance!) from the horrible job that he wanted to quit so badly but couldn’t figure out an ethical way to leave. That same night, his brother called with a lead on my husband’s dream job.

2 – My baby boy got two teeth and decided to start sitting up.

3 – The 4 year-old has started reading Dr. Seuss books to her 2 year old brother.

Gosh- I’m also hard-pressed to give props to April ‘09 for anything good…

I guess I’ll go with taking on my first foster kitty- she has really brought some playfulness to my life!

Happy belated birthday!

Reagans last blog post..Tribute

Happy Birthday!!! April’s highlight for me– warm weather and time with extended family

I really enjoy your blog – happy birthday – so sorry you got bad reproductive news on your birthday

my april was full of devastating realizations (I need underwear that sucks me in) followed up by small joys (it actually worked).

susies last blog post..I miss Leslie

Happy Birthday!

I was trapped in no-internet-land on your birfdays, love, but you are a blessing all around. I’m so glad to have met you and to call you a friend. Plus, if anyone’s going to try to kill me on the freeway, I’d have it be no one but YOU! XOXOX, happy belated birthday!

Um. I guess you’d expect nothing less than me being days late on your bday comment. for your comment cake. because you’ve seen my purse, you know I have gas in hotel rooms and i am, after all, whiskey tango, wt mom. much love, kisses and all the best to you sweetpea. xoxoxox

michellelamar-WhiteTrashMoms last blog post..Alltop: Paris, London and Wichita, Kansas