Happy Birthday to my Hubster!

One last birthday post this week to wish my hubby a Happy Birthday!!! You are my light. My very best friend. I love you to the moon and back. Especially that cute little butt ;-) Have a wonderful day babe!

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Birthday Love

Tonight at lifegroup my amazing girlfriends surprised me with this awesome birthday treat! Aren't they creative?!? I seriously love them to pieces :) Inspired by these lovely ladies and a college friend of mine, I would love to hear from all of my friends out there! Or get to know you if you read my blog and we haven't met yet! It would completely make my day :) So tell me about yourself... How did we meet? How did you find my little slice of the web? What do we have in common? What did you do to celebrate your last birthday?

Thank you Amanda, Rachael, and all my lifegroup chicas for your thoughtfulness! I love you ladies!!!

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Birthday Wishlist

I still can't believe it: I'm turning 29 in just two short days! I don't feel 29. More like 26. I suppose that's better than feeling older than I really am! No matter what the number, I'm so thankful for another amazing year. I feel like God has really poured out his blessings on me this past year, and fulfilled so many of my heart's desires. I'm excited to see what these last 12 months before 30 will bring! There's one thing in particular I'm really hoping for... a MASSAGE! The past few weeks at work have been super busy and I've clocked far too many hours in front of the computer. My neck would love an hour of relaxation. So what else is on my wishlist?

My computer bag is literally falling apart. But I would like to replace it with just a simple laptop sleeve. I'd like something simple and classy like these beauties:

Lodis Cairo - Zappos, Lodis Cayman - Ebay

My running shoes are totally shot from using them for hiking. I would love a pair of black Nikes to wear to the gym and for our evening runs.

Nike Shox NZ Running Shoe

That's it. I can honestly say I have pretty much everything I want/need and more: a loving husband, amazing family, loyal friends, an inspiring church, beautiful home, sassy dog, and a job that pays the bills. What more could a girl want? Well, maybe just one more little "something"... ;-)

Have you had a particular birthday that felt different or significant in some way? Or a milestone birthday that surprised you with how insignificant it felt?

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Fruit Basket FOUND!

Not an exact match, but pretty darn close. Thank you Pier 1! And my mother-in-law Barbie for finding it :)

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Tiered Fruit Baskets

Anyone know where I can find tiered fruit baskets similar to the ones below? My kitchen would love these!

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Bittersweet Birthday

Today my sister Jessi would've been 27 years old. I would imagine she'd have been a hairstylist by now. She would be even more beautiful today than she was at 19, with perfect hair and a stylish wardrobe. I'm sure she would've loved that I live in Arizona, and she would come to visit me often. Maybe even move into our guest bedroom! She would've loved being an aunt to our nephews, Elijah and Jacob. And they would've loved her because she was always so much fun - the life of the party! She would continue to keep us entertained with her endless escapades and wild stories. But she passed away far too young - eight years ago when she was only 19. We love you and miss you every day you're gone Jessi. You'll always be remembered in our hearts and our memories. Happy Birthday Sis.

Jessi, me and Kelli. My mom made sure the three of us had a photo taken together every single Christmas.

Jessi loved doing hair. Here she's given me a lovely Princess Leia updo :)

The Christmas photos continue... Kelli, me and Jessi.

My gorgeous sister Jessi.

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