Wednesday, August 28, 2013

A Birthday For the Memory Books

Birthday Celebration

Yesterday was quite possibly the best birthday ever. My office ladies were so sweet to greet me with the nicest compliments for my new hair cut, and my phone rang and buzzed off the hook with calls and texts from friends and family filled with "Happy Birthday" wishes. Daniel picked me up for lunch and we dined at PF Changs—one of our favorite spots—on their spicy ahi tuna roll and Chang's Spicy Chicken. Yum! After lunch, I headed back to the office and was greeted with a bouquet of flowers from my sister and brother-in-law and a giant "strawberry champagne" cupcake from the ladies in my office. It was such a treat!

When I got home, I was able to relax for a moment while Daniel and I discussed our plan of action (or so I thought). We were just about to leave for dinner—I even had my purse over my shoulder and keys in hand—when a whole group of our friends walked through the front door! It was a surprise party! To be fair, I did the same thing for Daniel for his birthday back in May, so I should have known he would have something up his sleeve!

Birthday Flower Bouquet
Birthday Celebration
Birthday Cake and Candles
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My Skirt c/o LuLaRoe

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who came over (also to those not in the photos!) and for all of you who left sweet comments & messages yesterday. You guys made my birthday just that much more amazing. From the flowers, to lunch, to the party, to the treats, to the friends & laughter, and the best surprise we could have possibly gotten (a couple days early!), it was just the BEST DAY EVER. Happy Birthday to me... I knew 27 was going to be great!

33 comments:

Rachel Silski said...

That is very sweet! I am glad you had a great birthday and I am loving the short hair!

Pamela Baker said...

Aw soo sweet!! Love your skirt!!

brittany said...

oh what fun!! happy birthday week!! :) cute skirt and hair !!

Cara Howard said...

YAY for amazing birthdays!!! LOVE IT!!!

Cody Doll said...

That is sooo awesome. Happy Birthday!! I still can't get over your hair!

Shannon Tatlock said...

Everything is coming together for you! You deserve it all. :)

Charlotte Hayes said...

Awww how fun! That is so awesome :) 27 is def off to a great start!


<3, Charlotte

Natalie said...

I will have a huge slice of cake... and your skirt... please and thank you.


Happy birthday again!! WOOOHOOOO!!!

Chelsea Oliver said...

How sweet! Happy belated to you, Aunie! Glad it was a great day and hope the happiness of the day carries you through the year! <3


-Chelsea
chelsandthecity.blogspot.com

Martha said...

Looks like you had so much fun! And your new haircut looks amazing!!!

Karla Medina said...

Ah!!! Is that Costco cake?!?! I LOVE Costco cake!!! haha


Happy Birthday Annelise! I love your hair!!!!

Miss ALK said...

Happy birthday!! Looks like a wonderful time. :-) Glad that you had such a fun day!


xoxo Miss ALK
http://missalk1994.blogspot.com

Olivia Rickert said...

Happy Birthday!! I hope you had a great day! Love the new hair cut! It looks so good on you! You have a great blog!(:
www.thelfippingintofahsinblog.blogspot.com

ForeverAfterUndecided said...

I am late to the party...but happy happy birthday, Aunie! It looks like you had a fabulous day! I know I said it on instagram already, but I LOVE your new do! It looks just absolutely fabulous! xo

brittany said...

oh you're so welcome! hahah YES. I pretty much "have" to celebrate my bday for a week or two because I celebrate with my mom, then with my dad and then with friends and then sometimes at my housemates! just depends lol. :)

Brooke @ TheLoverList said...

THANK YOU for sharing the photos. You look so happy. Happy belated Birthday,

PS - love the new profile pic too!!

Allison Clements said...

It looks like you had so much fun!! I'm glad you had a fun night :)

Susan said...

What a sweet gesture by your husband! It looks like you all had fun! And your new haircut is perfect!! I love it! Happy bday! Susan

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Aw this is so sweet, it looks like you had an amazing night. What a great way to start off being 27!

Annelise Rowe said...

Holy cow! You weren't kidding about Birthday Week. My sister's b-day is 6 days after mine, so I sort of (kind of) know how you feel :)

Annelise Rowe said...

THANKS BROOKE! Love your new avatar, as well!!

Annelise Rowe said...

Maybe too much fun! I had a tummy ache from all the sweets! Ha!

Annelise Rowe said...

Thanks SO MUCH, Susan! He is totally sweet... I'm lucky! And thanks again about the hair... I'm still loving it!

Annelise Rowe said...

No kidding! Best year YET! :) Thanks Krysten!

Kelly Ann said...

This sounds like a perfect birthday and that looks like a Costco cake - those are the BEST!

xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes

Kimberly Sterling said...

Happy belated Birthday, Aunie! Looks like you had a great celebration. :)

Annelise Rowe said...

It was!! And it was so delicious. I love vanilla on vanilla and it was just perfect! :)

Annelise Rowe said...

Thanks Kimberly! It was fantastic... such a great start to the new year!

Rebecca Kelsey said...

Happy Birthday! I'm glad you had such a nice time.


Kindness is the best accessory,
Rebecca

Annelise Rowe said...

Thank so much, Rebecca. It was the BEST birthday. But hey, to me, every birthday is the best birthday :)

brittany said...

lol nope. awh :) I get that too, as 2 out of 3 of my siblings bday's are within one week of mine also! January is a CRAZY month!

Whitney said...

Happy Birthday!

Annelise Rowe said...

Hey Thanks Whitney! It was a great one!

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