It's been an hour into my birthday and it's already been fantastic. In fact, I find myself looking over age 24 and realizing it was just that...fantastic. This week, a good friend of mine lost her nephew suddenly...He was only 11 months old. He leaves behind two loving parents, a big brother and a family who loved him dearly. On Monday when I found out, I couldn't help, but think why? I think we all question this when something doesn't go as planned, but a baby who never got to celebrate one birthday?? I look at the past year and realize how blessed I was at age 24- A new house, an amazing marriage, a supportive family, great friends a life worth living and enjoying for every single minute. Many people loathe birthdays. The quote "Do not regret growing older, it is a privelage denied to many" has never stood out more. I am sure that the Stone family would give anything for just one birthday. So at 25, with age 24 a complete and total blessing, I am greatful for another birthday and a life I can celebrate.
Isaiah Lee Stone
May your family feel comforted, your spirit be free and your love surround them all.
This weekend we celebrated my birthday with a big get-together. Of course...in DeFrehn tradition...it rained...cats and dogs. Sean had planned out a great weekend and while we couldn't use our yard or our pool, we enjoyed ourselves along side our family and friends. The days festivities included games!! Yes...games...at 25 what could be better than Minute-to-Win-It style games. It was entertaining to say the least. To top it all off, my Sean made me a CAMERA cake!!!! It was strawberry with buttercream icing and entirely from scratch. It was definitely a weekend to remember and left me with a new found appreciation for my family and friends and even more...my amazingly AWESOME husband. 
