Sunday, January 25, 2009

wonderful weekend


it was my birthday on wednesday, and this weekend was full of special treats, thanks to my husband, my mom and my sisters, and my friends.
just as i was thinking, "there's really nothing special about birthdays after 30..." 
i hosted a jewelry party at our house on friday night, just for the girls. dave disappeared for 3 hours with the boys, so that we could have the house to ourselves. fun, fun, fun. (not to mention, beautiful new accessories.)
jessica managed to (really) surprise me with a lunch, including some of my favorite ladies, young and (not so) old.
dinner with my husband and his parents, and an incredible retirement party for our dear friend, featuring the oh-so-entertaining uw marching band.


i'm in my sweats today, drinking hot chocolate, watching movies and snuggling with the boys.  i can't help but think about how incredibly fortunate i am, to have so many amazing people in my life, who love me despite me.

my glass is so full.
     

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8 comments:

Christine @ 12,450miles said...

Happy Birthday Girlie! It sounds wonderful... Enjoy your special day!

January 25, 2009 at 6:32 PM
dana said...

happy birthday to you!!

January 25, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Norbyah said...

we love you BECAUSE you are you!!!

xo

January 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Becca said...

Hello my dear! It looks like you had an amazing weekend :) Very much deserved. Have a great week!

January 26, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Shelley said...

Girl, your glass runneth over!

Happy Birthday!

January 26, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Anonymous said...

Thanks for the comment! I'll get you added!

January 28, 2009 at 8:13 PM
gilly said...

Happy belated birthday!

January 30, 2009 at 6:29 AM
Anonymous said...

Your photos look amazing! The only thing is that there aren't any of you!

January 30, 2009 at 8:21 PM

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