Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Celebrating 27

Birthdays are so much more than just party hats and cake (even when that cake was made from scratch by your boyfriend).


Birthdays are so much more than presents and celebratory drinks (even when those drinks are enjoyed on the sunny deck of Tavern on the Water with girlfriends).


Birthdays are also nothing about being another year older - even when that year marks the "official late twenties" era of your life. 


Birthdays are about your friends and family who care enough about you to make your day (and you) feel as special as humanly possible. Birthdays are all about appreciating the gift of another year of life with those very special people. 




My 27th birthday was Sunday. Z, and about 20 of my friends and family, surprised the heck out of me with a birthday party/BBQ at Z's home. I sobbed - in front of everybody - and was so unbelievably touched by their love and kindness on that day (and, well, everyday). I am convinced my 27th year of life will be the best yet, because of the people in my life. Thank you!

10 comments:

  1. YAY! Happy Birthday! I am thrilled to hear it was such a lovely day- Im sure the rest of the year will be too!

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  2. So glad you had such a nice birthday! I can't wait to continue the celebration tomorrow!

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  3. Happy birthday! Glad to hear you had a fantastic celebration!

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  4. Aw, you have a great bf & Happy birthday! And welcome to your late 20s. I'm about to exit them, but they were the best years of my life so far!

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  5. Aw, happy birthday Michelle! Wishing you a year full of happiness and love!

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  6. Thank you, everyone!

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  7. Late 20s are some of the best years! 29 has been especially good to me. :) Happy Birthday! And how fun that your friends and fam threw such a great party. And that cake is gorgeous!

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  8. So happy to hear you had a nice birthday. Let's hope that is just the beginning of a wonderful new year.

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  9. So sweet! I love surprise parties! Happy birthday!

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  10. Happy birthday!! Looks like such a fun time... And I'm SO impressed by that beautiful cake!

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