Tuesday, April 5, 2011

27 years.

I turned 27 today. I started out the day with a delicious brunch, accompanied by my friends Amy and Ashley. Amy wore a blouse that was my mom's in the 70's. This felt so symbolic and special to me; one of my dearest friends wearing the blouse of the woman who brought me into this world. amy went out of her way to make my birthday special even though she didn't feel well.
My friend ashley also spent the morning with us. Her dad passed away this past year and she had the kindness to ask me how my birthday felt without mine.  I'm so thankful to have a friend who cares like that. She brought such joy and laughter to our meal.


i love having a spring birthday. all the trees are in bloom for me. 

Then we were off to anthropologie; I tried these two dresses.



and then i had a picnic with my love...


i had a great chat with my mom this week. she was in labor for twelve hours with me. she went into labor at 5pm, and i came into the world with the new day that was breaking. She said the biggest thing she remembered was staring into my dad's deep blue eyes and being so calmed by him.

 i am one very lucky lady...

i feel blessed to have incredible friends and family who made this day so awesome. and... i really hope i get to become a mom this 28th year of life.

22 comments:

  1. Happy birthday- it's so generous of you to appreciate the people in your life this way. I hope you get your birthday wish...

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  2. Aw, this post makes me so happy! You're a lucky gal to be surrounded by all those wonderful people. You looked adorable for your birthday outing, and here's hoping the upcoming year is one of your best yet. <3

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  3. ah!!!! happy birthday!!!!! i am excited for the things God has in store for you this year!!! I love that I can watch all of it unfold!

    And... you look sooo pretty!!! You are making me miss my waistline!!!!

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  4. That was such a heartwarming post! thank you for sharing!

    Happy birthday!! That dress and those shoes look SO cute on you. (:

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  5. Happy 27th! Looks like you had a lovely day and your hair is so adorable! <3 the little wisps.

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  6. Happy birthday my dear - you look so radient in this pictures - I hope ou have a wonderful new year filled with satisafaction and success!

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  7. Happy Birthday beautiful lady! I hope the best for you in the years to come. May God bless you beyond your wildest dreams!

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  8. what a sweet day...spent with special friends. those pictures are so cute. you are toats adorbs...
    happy birthday!

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  9. Aww, yes, you are a lucky gal! Looks like you had such a special day. I just know Mommyhood awaits you, too!

    p.s. that is the cutest little gray dress in your previous post - looks darling on you!

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  10. Happy birthday! A lovely day for a lovely girl! <3

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  11. Happy Birthday!!!!! Sounds like you had a very lovely day. You look gorgeous! and really funny.. I've tried on those dresses too, hehe :O)
    xo

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  12. Happy Birthday! Looks like a beautiful day! your hair and face are just cuter all time! P.S. I know what it is like to lose a father and birthdays and holidays can be bittersweet. I'm so glad yours is looking so lovely. Alas, I'm a winter baby... ;)

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  13. Happy birthday, M! It looks like a beautiful day. And your hair is growing out so cute!

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  14. 27 looks good on you, miss maria. a very happy birthday to you... and i've all my fingers & toes crossed that your wish comes true. ♥

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  15. Happy Birthday, my dear friend. You are amazing and beautiful.

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  16. happy birthday, beautiful maria!

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  17. Happy Birthday from a new reader. I'm absolutely loving your aesthetic. May God bless your 27th year.

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  18. Darling lady, I'm sorry that I missed sending you greetings on your birthday. Your day looked lovely. I do hope that you get your wish this year because I know that a huge part of you, the part that sounds very much like your dad, will bring peace and comfort to a small soul that needs it the most.

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  19. I hope your birthday was very special. I'm 27 too (but I'll be 28 this year). May God bless you throughout the years!

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  20. happy belated birthday, dear! it looks like you had such a lovely day. xo.

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  21. happy happy birthday!
    your blog is so lovely, ive really enjoyed scrolling through it. your style is awesome and your have such sweet things on your etsy
    x

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  22. I hope you had a great birthday.

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