Special Day

Twenty-nine years ago my daddy celebrated his birthday with the best birthday gift he ever received, me! It has always been incredible to share this special day with him. Even though we are a million miles away from each other right now, we will still celebrate together. Cheers to a wonderful day!



 

Special Day

Twenty-five years ago I became a big sister. I clearly remember being at the hospital and waiting for the new bundle of joy to arrive. My life has never been the same. Blessed beyond measure, I have the most wonderful best friend a girl could ever ask for as my sister. Beautiful on the inside and out, she possesses a whole lot of gumption and fire intertwined with a heart of gold and the sweetness of sugar. Bryan and I thrilled to be spending the day and weekend with the birthday girl this year. Happy Birthday, Em!

My (Birth) Day

Thank you all very much for the sweet notes, calls and texts that you sent yesterday. I had a wonderful birthday! I spent the day doing one of my favorite things, decorating for Christmas in my pajamas. About 11:00 am I got dressed and ran a few errands to grab things I realized I needed for decorating. The house is far from complete, but I did get a good amount accomplished. While running errands, I couldn't help but swing through Starbucks and purchase a birthday cake pop--of course it was pink!

My mom got stuck out of town due to weather, but we had celebrated with dinner last Wednesday, so I wasn't terribly bummed. Bryan left work a little early and surprised me with five kinds of chocolate and wine. He knows how to treat a birthday girl right! We also celebrated my birthday in Stuttgart with his family last Friday night. My gifts from him were a sewing machine and serger. I mentioned many months ago that I would really like to learn how to sew and own a sewing machine at some point. Little did I know that I would be teaching myself this winter! I know these might not be thrilling gifts to a lot of people, but I am extremely excited just thinking about all of the the creations I can produce!

Bryan and I went to IronWood Grill with a small group of friends, where I had a wedding cake martini and salmon with mango salsa. I asked the waitress for a fun drink and wondered if I could get a birthday martini instead of a wedding cake martini. Her blank stare and quick no would have been much better received had she just made up something and said yes. Can't a girl want to be festive?

I racked up on jewels, with my mom giving me a monogrammed West Avenue necklace from Max & Chloe and Dr. Ash giving me a sparkly rhinestone necklace. Love them both!

Bryan snapped this picture of me while I was getting out my lip gloss before we left for dinner. It is really the only good picture of the dress I purchased from Sosie.

That's all I've got for ya, so have a Happy Hump Day!

Happy Birthday

As much as I normally celebrate all month long, I really kept pretty calm this year. But, today is finally the day that I turn the big 28!! Bryan and I have dinner planned with close friends, but that is pretty much all that is on my schedule so far. Birthday cake? I hope it looks like this one. ;)

I will forever be my Daddy's little girl and birthday girl, too. He has always told me that I am the best birthday gift he has ever received. Though he is a half-way around the world, I know we are celebrating together in spirit. Happy Birthday to him, too!

Birthday Wish List

Oh, the Birthday List! We have a love-hate relationship with each other. Growing up, I always made lists and taped them to the refrigerator. Now, often times I order my own gift or pick something out for my mom to give me. Why do we have a love-hate relationship? Well, probably because I don't get the majority of what is on my list. When you see the collage below you might know why. This year I already know what my parents are giving me, and yes, it is on this list. I also know what Bryan is giving me, and no, it is not on the list. Ugghhh, I really try not to like nice things, but it just happens. Quite honestly though, I am always satisfied with any gift I receive, whether it be a cute scarf or my Kate Spade dessert plates (my mother-in-law surprised me with some in the mail last year!).

1. Tom Ford Jennifer sunnies. Love.

2. West Elm monogram necklace from Max and Chloe.

3. Tory Burch boots. Bummed they are sold out everywhere in my size.

3. Tibi Gold Lace blouse.

4. I really want a bedroom set from Restoration Hardware. Gift cards are gladly accepted. ;)

5. Anything your heart desires to give will greatly enjoyed, too!

It's My Birthday...All Month Long

Everyone has one special day each year that is completely and totally devoted to them. Um, ok, so that is good in theory but not exactly the way is always works out, right? It certainly isn't that way in my case. The day I made my appearance into this grand world just so happened to be on someone else's birthday...my Daddy's. I was his first girl, so that was ok with him and to this day he reminds me that I will always be his birthday girl. When Emily and I were little we would be the birthday girl all week long. Somewhere along the way the running joke became that I deemed it necessaryy for me to have a birthday month, therefore I became the birthday girl all month long.

Happy November aka my birthday month!! If I could, I would have all of you lovely followers at a party where we could all celebrate together. Get all gussied up and put on your party dress!

  

Pop a few corks...

...and have a few sweets.



I hope all the chairs will be empty because you're dancing the night away!

Gifts? No, you don't have to...well, just leave them by the back door.

I hope to see you all there! P.S. Be sure to check back for a giveaway in celebration of my birthday month! (I really am the birthday girl all month long-it's not until the 29th.)