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Thank you all for the sweet birthday wishes.  I enjoyed reading about all your birthday celebrations, from the swimming parties that were similar to my summer beach parties to the  birthday treat disaster. 


So the winner of my 1st blog giveaway (according to random.org) is number 6, Kim!  Kim be on the look out for an email from me.  Any ideas on what you'll scoop up?  Something for the new house, a gardening book or maybe a craft book?  Happy Unbirthday to you!

Giveaway

I've been inspired to do my first blog giveaway.  My birthday is this weekend, and thought Lauren's give-a-gift-for-my-birthday was sweet, so I've copied her (hope that's okay Lauren). 

One of my favorite shopping sites, behind etsy, is Amazon.  You can buy anything from them; books, shower curtains, food, the list goes on and on.  I'll be passing on the birthday fun with a $20 amazon.com gift certificate. 

Some of the 46 items currently in my shopping cart:

The giveaway will close at midnight on 8/22.  I'll announce the winner the next day.

To enter (one  entry per person) leave me a comment sharing your favorite birthday celebration.  And make sure I know how to get in touch with you!

Birthday Bear

Remember how I told you I've been busy celebrating some birthdays? Here are some pictures from one very important birthday!

Chester turned 4!

Wanna know his favorite recipe? 
1 scoop of double churned (gotta watch the puppy figure) vanilla ice cream
a chicken flavored treat
bbq sauce 
sprinkles of cheddar cheese 

I guess it was tasty.

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday Chelsea! 

I know you wish I was there singing to you in person...don't worry I'll call later!

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday Elf!

I hope it is a great day for my favorite Southern Belle. 

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday Johnny!!!

I hope it is a fabulous victory lap for you!

All Wrapped Up

I borrowed some creativity from the inspiring G&D this weekend when wrapping a housewarming/birthday gift. I used some kitchen towels (and the ribbon they were packaged with) to wrap up a pot of herbs, some olive oil and artisan pasta. Simpler, and more practical than paper!

Some photos from the event:

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday Tootsie!

I hope you have a great visit to CU/Boulder. I can't wait to see you in a few weeks! :)

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Dad! I know you are missing my signing- but I’ll call later and sing it for you. Love you!!

It is fitting that tonight is the Closing Ceremony of the Olympics- it is also the closing of my summer. Tomorrow I go back to work- I really don’t want to go. I am very sad (and more than a bit stressed) about starting another year. returning from our honeymoon
At least I had a super fun birthday weekend or as John named it “Lee-Lee Gras”. On Friday, I got to see Momma Mia- very funny but not as good as the play, go to Ikea, and eat mozzarella sticks. Chester got a new stuffed indoor soccer ball- he is very excited about it!
Saturday we went to Rehoboth Beach (DE), I got to test out my birthday gift from John. (Chester got me flowers) Rehoboth was pretty nice- we had a great time! The water was perfect- great temp and good waves! After leaving the beach- we had a great seafood dinner at Jake’s. We bought some saltwater taffy and fudge for the 3 hour ride home. It was a long day but a perfect end to my birthday weekend!

The fun is over today. Normal Sunday activities (grocery shopping, cleaning) and reading IEPs, have taken up most of the day. However, I did make some infused oils. One is rosemary fresh from our garden, and the other is garlic. I can’t wait to try them out! Any recipe ideas?

I’m going to try to enter tomorrow- calm and with a smile. Wish me luck!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Mom! I’m sorry I’m not there, but I hope Cody takes good care of you today.

Love you more than you love me- NOPE.