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Uncategorized | July 18, 2011

Birthday Weekend

Thank you for all of the sweet birthday messages! You all sure know how to make a girl feel special.

My birthday weekend was perfect. A little shopping with my mom, dinners out, Harry Potter watching (loved it!), apple pie, and some sweet gifts. What could be better?

The husband surprised me with this gorgeous ceramic watch….and funny enough my mom got me one that was almost identical. They know me well! So her watch got returned and now I’m on the hunt for something to replace it. Maybe a fun new purse or shoes? Decisions, decisions.
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The awesome surprise of the day goes to my husband’s cousin’s wife, Melissa. She sent me this adorable cake plate….that she made herself! A mason jar cake plate??? Are you kidding me! I loved it. Thank you Melissa! And thanks to my co-workers for the amazing yummy cookies.

On Saturday the husband and I went up to my mom’s lake cottage to relax and go tubing with friends. My mom finally has furniture up there and it’s starting to look like a real house! I’ll post pictures as soon as she’s done adding her special touch to the place.

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The husband tubing in the lake. It was a gorgeous day but so hot!

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That’s me! My arms are still aching from holding on so tight. Oh, and I desperately need a tan.

Thanks again to everyone for making my birthday special. Can we please celebrate my birthday every month?

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Comments

  1. Lacey says

    July 18, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Glad you had such a great birthday weekend!! That cake plate is adorable!

  2. erin vancura says

    July 18, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    i'm down to celebrate your birthday every month! looks like SO MUCH FUN! i love it.

  3. Sara Elizabeth says

    July 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    That looks like a blast… and it looks like you're making good use of the boat… which is uber exciting!!

  4. natasha {schue love} says

    July 18, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Oh I'm glad you had a great birthday!! Looks like you had a great time on the lake! 🙂

  5. annahita says

    July 18, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    looks like a great birthday!

  6. Missy says

    July 18, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Sounds like a perfect weekend! Love that watch!

  7. megan says

    July 18, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I love tubing! It's exciting & scary at the same time. I love that your mom and hubby got you almost the same watch – last Christmas my mom and bf DID get me the same watch! ha!

  8. Carolyn says

    July 18, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Happy birthday! 🙂 That mason jar cake plate is ADORABLE!!

  9. {The Perfect Palette} says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Happy you had such a great birthday week! Looks like a blast!

    xoxo, chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

  10. Amanda says

    July 18, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    What a great way to celebrate your birthday! Lots of little things 🙂

    And that watch is perfect!!!

  11. Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk says

    July 18, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun! Love that watch 😀

  12. Married...with a Pup says

    July 19, 2011 at 1:34 am

    Love that watch! My birthday is this week and I'm hoping my husband got me the watch I've been wanting for a long time!

  13. Lindsay says

    July 19, 2011 at 3:57 am

    Im so happy you had a great weekend! Happy BIrthday!!!

  14. Leslie says

    July 19, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    I LOVE that cake plate!! What a neat idea!! Happy Belated Birthday!!!

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