Happy Life to my Alex

Within the past few weeks there have been quite a few difficult moments that have made both Alex and I realize just how precious life is. This is a reminder that we're all given over and over again, but somehow life catches up to us and we get caught up in the grind and forget this (over and over again).

Amidst all the craziness Alex celebrated another birthday - 26! As we learn to appreciate family and friends over the birthday presents we used to jump up and down in anticipation for, birthdays seem different somehow.

I don't want to say less important, but our perception of what a birthday is and should be shifts. It's more about who you are able to spend it with rather than where you went or what you ate. (Don't get me wrong, I still love the food part). I am extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to spend another birthday with Alex and can't wait to spend even more with him.

So instead of wishing Alex another "Happy Birthday" this week I want to wish him a "Happy Life"; this birthday means that we get to start another amazing year together in our journey of getting old and experiencing everything that life has to offer.

Click here for the Sautéed Tilapia with White Wine & Lemon Sauce recipe (pictured above).