Though my birthday was this past Thursday, my entire weekend was one big bundle of celebration. Every moment of each day was full of laughter, love, fun, and family – it was exactly what I was hoping for. With each passing year, birthdays become more meaningful to me. Not as a time to celebrate being the center of attention (which I was never a fan of anyways), but to bring loved ones together and make time for simple pleasures in our otherwise busy and stressful lives. Here’s how I celebrated this birthday – complete with a picnic, a cookout at home, fun and games, the first day of summer, and celebrating the marriage of friends. I am so thankful to those who made me feel so incredibly special and happy this weekend.
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(A sweet gift from Ry that has only encouraged my fantasy of becoming a full-time baker) |
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(Picnicking and Rummikub at Sarah P. Duke Gardens) |
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(Relaxing in the sunshine) |
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(Bringing the party back home, my favorite place on this earth) |
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(The most important and wonderful people in my life) |
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(Birthday cookout – after my sister and I dominated our girls vs. boys badminton match) |
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(Post-birthday banana chocolate chip pancake breakfast) |
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(Our newest tradition – Friday night date night) |
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(At the most beautiful and sweet wedding I’ve ever seen) |
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(Perfectly colored flowers from Ry) |
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