I know I'm weeks behind, but I really wanted to document my birthday week! It was my first birthday to be married...and I'm a big fan of firsts! Part of the reason I have not posted is because we tend to draw out birthday's these days...and I had not celebrated with my family yet...so I wanted to wait until I had been able to celebrate with them as well!
My birthday week was unique this year. Miss Holly (who has been apart of our family since I was born) passed away after a long and very brave battle with cancer. Her funeral was in Little Rock on my birthday....so I had notified work that I would not be in that day. The Sunday prior to my birthday, I woke up very sick...(the whole ears, nose and throat stuff) that make you feel aweful! I powered through and went to work Monday. My precious friend, Mary, picked me up and took me to a birthday lunch! We had planned on going to Nibbles (which is a fun lunchy kind of place....they have the best shrimp bisque ever)...and silly me ..I forgot that they were closed on Mondays. So we high-tailed it to another favorite..."McAlisters". McAlisters makes me think of my mom. When there was still a location in west Little Rock...we ate there a lot when we were out and about. When she was working out at the school and I was job hunting ...I would bring her an iced tea from there almost everyday! Anyways....so we had a great lunch...and Mary even brought a mini cake from Rick's and gave me the most adorable picture frame from Riffraff (another one of my fav's!) So blessed to have such a loving and giving friend.
I left very early for Little Rock Tuesady morning, because the funeral was at 10:00. Logan was so sweet and woke up singing to me and then surprised me with some beautiful flowers (bells of Ireland and Sunflowers ...in a beautiful mixture). I decided last minute to bring Bentley along for the trip...and I was leaving early enough that I would have time to drop him off at my mom's before the funeral! So I got to spend the majority of my day in the car wiht my little puppy bear!I was honored to be at Miss Holly's funeral and celebrate her life. She was a beautiful person and touched so many lives! I also got to see my family (immediate and extended, which is always good to catch up and important to be there for each other.) After the funeral, my parents and I went to pick my brother up from school and we went and ate at "Big Orange", in the Promenade. I love Big Orange...great burgers, amazing salads and shakes! I had to leave shortly after to get back to NWA...but it was the best to be able to spend part of my birthday with my family!
When I got home, I was EXHAUSTED from the drive and from being so sick. I felt horrible. Logan and I had reservations at Mermaids....(one of my all time favorites) but I was too sick to go...plus I could not taste my food very well! (so that seemed pointless.)I crashed on the couch and he immediatly jumped to plan B. He went to "Grubs" and picked up Spinach dip and my favorite salad! We rented a movie and I openned my presents! He was so thoughtful and made me feel like the most special girl in the world! Logan gave me pillows for our couch (they are really pretty...cream and gold with a neat damask print...with peacocks and swirls LOVE!) I had gone crazy over them one day...and he must have gone back to get them! ; ) he also gave me this really warm jacket/pull over. (Logan loves to buy jackets and pull overs (it's sorta a joke at our house) When he comes home from a store...I'm always like so what jacket did you buy???...and I am always warm becasue he is so thoughful!) He also bought me Kyle Richards new book called "Life is Not a Reality Show." I really like the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (total trashy show I know...but again...entertaining to no end)...and I put a bug in his ear that I've been wanting to read her book! YAY! I received numerous cards from friends and family...all adorable...I think it was the year for cute cards! My Aunt Jan also sent me a very thoughtful gift (Chocolate Candle...which I have been on a wild goose chase for since my Sharffenburger one burned out )...and it smells A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! My mom and dad sent the most beautiful gourmet chocolate covered strawberries...we ate them right up!
I was super sick the next day..and had to call in to work....I slept all the live long day! Went to work on Thursday and the girls I work with knew I had had a rough week and surprised me with sweet cards and decorated my desk in all pink!(there was also a cake from Sam's..OMGOSH!!!) I wasn't expecting that at all...and when I saw my cute b-day decor I broke down crying. Very sweet and thoughtful! I ended up coming home at noon...still so so sick! BOOOO!
Friday was so much better....and my inlaws took us out for a double birthday to celebrate mine and Logan's mom's b-day (we are a day apart). We went to Bordino's and did out gift exchage, had creme Brulee and Cake and more cake at home....It was rediculous the amount of cake and chocolate that had consumed that week! UNREAL!
As if we haven't had enough celebrating..my family as usual sealed the deal! My parents are pro's in the b-day department...and have always gone out of their way to make my brother and I have Super Special days!
They took me to one of my favorite restaurants in Little Rock, "Brave New"...Walleye was on the menu, so we were all happy campers. My mom made chocolate eclair pie....and it was the best! They gave me the most beautiful french pillows that I'd been eyeing! They look gorgeous in our house! My sweet brother gave me a kitchen knoife sharpener and a very nice skillet set...(it was much needed!)
I honestly had a very unexpected birthday, but it was so fabulous...everyone pulled together and made me feel so loved anc special....I was overwhelmed by everyone's thoughfulness! I am beyond blessed and my heart is filled with the love I have for all the special people in my life! Thank you all for making 26 so Fabulous! Here's to another year..with those I love!
super long post...but I want to look back and read it all one day! (more for me than anyone else)
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