Today is my 27th birthday, and I can't believe that I am a Mommy. I always sort of assumed that I would have a baby before I turned 30, but the elusive "when" is finally a reality. I think there has never been a more perfect time to start a family, and Preston is a ray of joy for John and me. I was telling my friend Sarah today that this feels like my least important birthday yet, because being a parent makes the baby's milestones a lot more exciting than the parent's. It's still nice to have a day to call my own, and to let a little bit of pampering happen. My friend Jess brought my lunch this afternoon, and we got to hang out with her 6 month old, Tony. She was Preston's littlest visitor yet! Tonight we are headed to my parent's house for dinner and cake. Here's a photo of Preston, Jess, and Tony.