My birthday was February 1st… and I really thought about what I “wanted” to do, to mark this celebration in my life.

It didn’t take me long to acknowledge that the best and most loving way for me to celebrate my birth-day was to be out in nature, with my loving family.

We spent the day walking in a wildlife center in Austin… creating a relaxed day, soaking up the Sun and sitting under huge oak trees. We talked, laughed and connected with one another.

The day was priceless… and filled with the wealth of love and family… and Mother Earth.

It got me thinking how the ‘best’ things in life are FREE.

Hearing the sound of your child’s laughter… or hearing them say “mom, I love You”. Or capturing the sweet melody of a bird out your bedroom window, first thing in the morning.

Hanging out in your back yard… sipping a cold glass of water… and seeing those first blooming roses… that you, yourself planted… is sheer bliss and pride.

Holding hands with your beloved partner… because you can trust them when you are scared or feeling blue.

Receiving a homemade card from your child… that no store COULD ever produce… and then putting it away in your keepsake box… to hold the memory forever.

Seeing a beautiful sunset…. whose vivid splashes of color remind me that god must be sitting before a canvas… in this moment… paintbrush in hand… painting this masterpiece… just for me.

These are some of the things… that keep me aware… that some of the “best” things in life are FREE.

I wish you the “best”,

Victoria