I turned another year older yesterday and I couldn’t be happier about it! May Your Joy Be Full.
May Your Joy Be Full
With all my recent travels I feel like I’ve been celebrating my birthday all month long.
There’s been an opportunity for dancing, merriment, and flowers.
“Spring” by Lawerence Alma-Tadema, c. 1894
Delightfully restful naps.
“Mischief and Repose” by John William Godward, c. 1895
As well as wonderfully good things to eat.
“Fruit Piece” by Jan van Huysum Fruit Piece, c. 1722.
Sure, there was an enormous pile of mail and laundry to contend with upon my return.
“The Laundress” by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, c. 1761.
But there is a delight in the everyday. So I’ve decided to just keep on celebrating.
Life is too good not to.
Laura
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” ~ John 15:11
All artwork images were taken by me at the J. Paul Getty museum unless otherwise noted.
Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says
Well, dear Lauren- happy belated birthday to you!!!! It sounds as though it has been a very nice one = and it can't get much better than that! 🙂
May you continue this next year feeling full of joy, peace and good health!
Many many more to come as well! ♥
GSGreatEscaper says
Happy Birthday Laura! The Getty is one of my favorite museums – what a wonderful setting and gardens, too….
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope the rest of the year is your birthday celebration too.
Mrs. Kelley Dibble says
Happy beautiful birthday, my dear.
*hugs*
Kelley~
Sandi says
Haha! Love the photos. Happy birthday!
Love the Bible verse. That one has been coming up for me a lot lately.
Organized and Simplified says
Happy late birthday, my friend!! I loved your pictures 🙂
Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
Happy birthday! I love how creative that post was.
Linda @ Life and Linda says
Happy birthday Laura. May you have many more.
therelishedroost says
Happy Belated Birthday!
Cecilia Bramhall says
A very happy birthday to you, Laura! I say keep the celebration going as long as possible! 😉 Perfect artwork to describe your thoughts. Here's to many more!
Katie Mansfield says
Keep celebrating. I'm so glad it was a great birthday. You deserve it.
Stacey says
Love your attitude and I'm glad you've had a wonderful time lately. 🙂
happywonderer.com says
I'm glad to hear the celebrations continue!
Fox and Finch Antiques says
Thank you for the beautiful images of the paintings at the Getty. And, happy birthday to a beautiful soul.
Ginene
Sarah says
May the celebration continue all month long, sweet friend.
Jeanie says
Belated birthday greetings. Just returned home from holiday and am catching up! I have a feeling I'll have much to catch up on here.
Loved how you illustrated this post. Delightful!
Here's to a great “new year!”
lynn cockrell says
There are so many wonderful places to visit in our beautiful America. The Getty Garden certainly looks like such a place. I really enjoyed your post, Laura!
Pat@Life At Lydias House says
I hope that your birthday was wonderful and I know that you enjoyed your trip to Cali!!