Birthday week in 2020 was just as lovely as it is any other year. I got to spend it with my friends and family and that is what makes a birthday special to me, whether we are touring through New York, partying in Disneyland/world, or just hanging out at home, being with my loved ones is what makes a birthday happy.
A few days before my birthday, an adorable package arrived on my doorstep with a sticker on it that said don't open until your birthday. I kept it on my coffee table and was so excited to see who it was from and what was inside. On the morning of my birthday, I was so excited to have something fun to open first thing after I woke up, still in my PJ's, it felt like a very merry birthday morning.
It was from one of my dearest friends Alle, she is always so thoughtful and is amazing at remembering people's birthdays.
Inside were so many deluxe and luxurious items, I couldn't wait to try them all out!
After a fun morning at home, I had a few work visits. Unlike most of my other jobs, I didn't mind sharing my birthday celebrations with these cuties, they made the day all the more fun. It was a beautiful day for a walk!
After my morning and afternoon work visits, I headed up to SLC to spend the afternoon with the Madisons! I was given the warmest welcome from every single member of their family, Dubie and Agnes included.
They had gotten me the sweetest, most thoughtful gifts. A gorgeous teal, velvet throw that is big enough to really get all wrapped up in. And a case of special, halloween themed macarons from one of my favorite macaron shops, Ma-ka-rohn, which is located in Miami, FL so you have to send away for them.
The macarons were absolutely beautiful and we were all so excited to try out all the fun flavors. In this special edition trick-or-treat/Halloween themed box the flavors were:
Pink Starburst
Butterfinger
Snickers
Pumpkin Spice
Caramel Apple
Chocolate Galaxy
After our cookie tasting, the three girls were off to have a fun little drive around the city and look at all the cutes houses and halloween decorations. I love going for drives, so this was such a perfect birthday activity.
Another fun tradition Beth and I like to do on my birthday, is get halloween themed drinks from Starbucks. They are usually on the secret menu, and sometimes we have to list what is in each one since not all locations are familiar with secret menu drinks.
This year we got the Jack and Sally frappuccinos.
They always look so fun and festive!
They were both delicious, I really liked the strawberry puree in the Sally
The Jack was a pretty delicious chocolatey, mocha treat
We saw some pretty cute houses and some pretty fun decorations
We thought this house was mom's decoration twin, she has a lot of the same decor! Plus, she would love that little Westie in the window.
After our fun drive, I had to say goodbye to the Madisons and go and do my evening work visits. When I got home, I had a little present waiting for me on my doorstep!
It was a chocolate covered, caramel apple sent over from the Burtons! How genius is the idea of serving it in slices?? I was pretty excited about it!
Then it was time to test if the kitties love my blanket as much as I do
The answer is a very obvious yes.
The day after my birthday, I had a few visitors stop by to wish me a happy birthday. First was my nephew John, he surprised me with a couple of crocheted gifts! I had no idea he had been working on these and they are so adorable and so special. He made me a super adorable black and white kitty and a super cozy beanie. I was so thrilled with such amazing, handmade gifts!
Then the Griffin family stopped by, each kid had made me a card and Jenny and Mike had gotten me yummy cupcakes and a fun, doggy themed birthday card. I loved everything so much!
A few days later, I got to have my celebration with the Carr sisters, I always love celebrating birthdays with them! We celebrated at one of our movie nights in Laura's backyard. Laura cooked us a delicious, gluten free shepards pie for dinner, and she made brownies from a box as dessert since she knows those are one of my favorite treats! She had also gotten some special halloween ice cream flavors from a specialty shop, the orange one was candy corn flavored!
Birthday week came to a close with the traditional Halloween themed Backer's cake and a shared birthday dinner with my dad. I love having my birthday so close to his.
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