Monday, July 13, 2009

Birthday weekend recap

I had an overall decent weekend, but ended up working both days and nights from home. I’m not trying to have a pity party over here or anything, but it's really starting to wear on me. I was up until 1:30am last night and that was my birthday. Not a great way to end the day if you ask me.

I did get to go out on Friday night with Kelly and we went to our usual summer spot…The Deck. I ran into a bunch of people that I know and the weather was perfect. They had an 80’s theme going and we heard some great music that brought back fun memories.

Saturday, I worked on and off and went to the pool for about an hour with Kelly and Geof. Saturday night we went out and met up with some of our other friends. We didn’t stay out for long.

Sunday, Geof and I met up with my mom and her boyfriend for lunch. We decided to go to Olive Garden because it would be fast, since I had work to do and Geof had to travel to Virginia. I received some fabulous gifts and it was nice to be around my family. Later that afternoon, I went to the pool and relaxed for a little. It was kind of nice to clear my head for a few hours. After that, I met up with Kelly and we grabbed a bite to eat and then went back to my house to watch True Blood. I had to say goodbye as soon as it was over, since I had work to do.

I also wanted to mention that Gwen sent me the sweetest birthday surprise! I went to the mailbox on Saturday and inside was the cutest OPI summer nail polish set, a citrus lotion and pink nail file. I thought it was so sweet of her to think of me and I appreciate it very much. I swear you ladies in blog-land are the best! I don’t mean that because of getting cards or presents, but it’s just the thought and sweet wishes that count. I have friends in real life that don’t even remember my birthday, so it means a lot that people I have never met care enough to stop by and wish me a happy day.


Last but not least, the gifts! Geof surprised me in a major way and got me the Kooba Blake bag that I wanted. The leather is so buttery soft and the color is perfect. It is also huge and I cannot wait to start using it. I found out that is was named after Blake Lively and being that I’m a huge Gossip Girl fan, I thought that was kind of fun. He also got me the Dior Lip Glow that I wanted and the book, Pretty in Plaid.

29 comments:

Gracie Beth said...

Sorry that you had to work on your birthday! I love the color of that bag!

Sydney Carver Snyder said...

Looks like you got some great gifts!

Jordan said...

That bag is fabulous dahling!

Shoshanah said...

Hope you had a very Happy Birthday!!

Jill said...

Happy, Happy Birthday! So glad you had a great b-day! Love the pink bag... it's so pretty.

The Queen of Clearance said...

wow! My husband would never buy me a purse! You are so lucky!! It is sooo cute! Where do I find blogger friends like yours? OPI is my fav and that is amazing that she surprised you! Happy birthday, hope it was an ok one even with having to work.

Gwen said...

I love that bag!!! And I am so glad you got your package in time...I was truly worried but I'm thrilled that you love it. Since I can't be there to pamper you with a manicure for your birthday I had to send one to you. :) XOXO

JACKIE said...

Love the new bag!!! =)

Anonymous said...

Happy Belated Birthday!!! I'm sorry you had to work :-( That is a great purse, what a sweet hubby :-)

Miss Sweet Tea said...

Boo for working on your birthday weekend!! No fair! But glad you got to spend time with family and friends! I promise I really do have a package for you, but I just haven't made it to the post office yet {surprise, surprise}!! It will be mailed this week though - it'll be like a belated little treat!!

Southern Champagne Wishes said...

Happy belated Birthday! That Blake bag is gorgeous! So jealous!

Poolside with the Girls said...

What a sweet husband you have! Hope it was a good one, despite having to work (that should be illegal!)

Hailey HRH said...

awe what sweet gifts! happy birthday!

Lindsey said...

Aww, not fair that you had to work on your birthday! But love the bag!!

Mrs EyeCanSee said...

Boo for working on your bday! I just read Jen Lancaster's first book and can't wait to read the others! You'll have to let us know how you like it!

KAC said...

Happy (belated) bday...sooo sorry that you had to work on it :(

I LOVE all the goodie esp the bag and I'm planning on getting the Jen Lancaster book soon!!

Tasha said...

Happy belated birthday!!! That bag is adorable! I'm sorry you had to work during your birthday weekend but glad to hear you got great gifts, pool time, and Olive Garden! :-)

Melissa Marie said...

Happy Birthday!! That is awful that you had to work on your birthday! :(
So sorry to hear that. It looks like you got some really cute gifts though! :)

BRD said...

Happy (belated) Birthday! :)

--DC Prep

Preppy Girl Meets World said...

Happy Belated Birthday!

Brittany Ann said...

I'm sorry you worked on your birthday! You deserve a smashing party, and I don't blame you for being sick of work right now!

I can't wait to hear about Pretty in Plaid.

Christina said...

Jules, I apologize for not sending you bday wishes sooner! I really did think about you on the 12th, I am a bad friend :( I'm sorry that you had to work all of your bday. You have a fabulous work ethic and I admire you for it. Happy Bday! You are fabulous! Love the Kooba too!

Lis said...

First off LOVE LOVE LOVE the bag!!! Omg, it's so gorgeous!! Geof did a fantastic job!!

And second - girl! seriously you are working WAAAAY too much!! This has got to end at some point - you are going to work yourself crazy!! (Clearly you know this already but I have to tell you anyway!!)

I'm glad you were able to sneak in some fun, but due to the excess of work I think you should continue to celebrate next weekend too!! :)

Melissa said...

Happy Birthday! Great gifts!

Unknown said...

That sucks that you had to work on your birthday! Even so, I hope you had a good birthday!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

GORGEOUS bag!!!

What Kate Wore said...

Love this post Miss C&P, it is fun to see all of your goodies! What fun to find the OPI polish set in your mailbox! And we love learning about the Kooba bag, yours looks very chic!

Smiles at you,
tp

Lacey said...

Gorgeous bag! It sounds like you ended up having a great birthday weekend even with all the work you had to do!

Melissa Miller said...

~Happy Birthday Jules! It sounds like you had a wonderful day. Love your new red bag. How classy and cool!

Have a blessed day my friend.
~Melissa :)