What a wonderful birthday. I really think that was the best birthday I’ve ever had! Let’s recap…
First things first, I went for a run! I ended up doing a 10k. All of my miles were under 10 minutes so I was pleased!
Breakfast was 2 eggs, spinach, and tomato in pitas, with a piece of pb banana toast.
Then I went cross country skiing with my friend Chad! It was honestly the most beautiful day I’ve ever been out on the trail.
I refueled with a green smoothie.
I went to church, then my whole family came over for a birthday dinner! Seriously, my whole family. Mom, dad, my step mom, brother, 3 sets of grandparents, my aunt and her kids, and my aunt and uncle with their kids. I wish I would’ve gotten a picture of everyone!
I chose to have a pasta dinner!
I could have made a meal just of this salad! Lynn (step mom) brought it. SO good!
I took this before I added a stuffed shell. Question: do you mix foods or eat them separately? I like to take a bite of pasta mixed with salad and garlic bread! I mix my sauces too.
Present time!
I honestly was not expecting to get so many gifts! I have such a thoughtful and generous family.
foodie gifts: pesto(!), salt & pepper and olive oil sprayer, cute photography placemats!
stuff for canning! I want to can tomatoes this year.
misc gifts: a facemask for those windy running days, pretty golf balls from grandpa, sock bun thing, hoops. I’m also going to an REO Speedwagon concert in March!
Cake time!
This is my favorite chocolate cake ever. Secret ingredient = mayo! It’s so moist!
There was a carrot cake too! Definitely had about 3 more plates.
By then it was super late and I was ready for bed! I had such an amazing birthday, and I am so lucky to have such a wonderful family. Hopefully there will be many more!
Looks like a FANTASTIC birthday and all that birthday food looks to die for!
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It was such an amazing day! I have lots of leftovers too π
Wow! That looks like an awesome birthday – I wish we lived closer together so we could run together!
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That would be so much fun! Someday we’ll run together π
First up, love the T.Swift reference in your blog post title π Also, you’re friend is pretty cute their Leighaβ¦ π So glad you had such a wonderful birthday!
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I knew you’d like it π and you’re right.. he is just a friend! I promise π and I ate lots of cake for ya!
Aww so sweet to hear that your whole family came over for your birthday dinner! Nice call on the pasta dinner too π Also awesome that you got to go cross country skiingβ definitely a fun (and I’m sure intense) second workout!
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Oh yeah, I was sweating more on the ski than the run! And it was crazy, the amount of people. We’ve never had that many in our house!
Looks to me like a fabulous birthday!! π The food looks awesome…Happy Belated Birthday π
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Thank you, Christina! It was great π
Wow, it looks like you had a great day!! (: Lots of yummy eats- and how exciting are those gifts? (: I love pesto too!
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Pesto is my favorite! I was so happy to get it because I just ran out, lol!
Omg Leigha happy birthday!! So sorry I’m commenting late, I’ve been a little out of the blog world the past week! You look gorgeous in all of your pics, and that does seem like the perfect day. I’m glad your birthday was so great, you deserve it girl!!
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Thanks girlie! I haven’t heard from you in a couple days, I was wondering how you’re doing! We should seriously get each others numbers so we can communicate via iPhones π