Turning 26

I feel a sort of kinship with the rain on February 18th. It always makes an appearance. My Little Mermaid pinata had to be hung in the garage, my backyard drive-in movie barely survived, my beach party was rained out, but ALWAYS the next morning I woke up stoked about my birthday. 

This year I just embraced the rain. 

I wore flip-flops. 

I opened my window to let the rain in.

I didn't take an umbrella to protect my hair. 

My hair just got a bit frizzy. 

I still had a blast. 

It might have been because I wore my cowboy boots.

(graffiti compliments of Seattle)

So, this is how the day went down...

Melissa took me to breakfast at Woodinville Cafe (best salsa!)

We shared food, drank a ton of coffee, and laughed & laughed.

Delish!

I went home & spent some much needed time organizing my room. 

This might sound horrible to some, but it is quite therapeutic for me.

(this picture was taken a bit later, but gives you an idea)

Note the birthday flowers from Whitney. 

Then Melissa Buchanan, Meg Voeller, Alison Currier, Jody Robbins & I went to Capitol Hill to hit up a ton of places. 

Here is Meg letting us know the plan...

(this was the plan. plans change)

We got all dolled up. 

Drank 5 hour energies.

Danced.

Laughed.

Sang to REALLY loud music...

(maybe Ke$ha & Katy Perry)

Played in photo booths.

We partied all night. 

The best night. 

The next morning I showed up to a brunch that had NOTHING to do with my birthday, 

but there were a few surprises...

a special seat covered in streamers 

with a certificate for thrifting with Jenica

flowers & essie nail polish (in colors a room needs to be decorated in)

Also, the awesome scarf I'm wearing came from Dyanna. There was a neon yellow clutch & watch & bracelet & "totally 80's" neon yellow nail polish.

I was also surprised with a card, pie, candles, and everyone singing happy birthday.

The entire day I was blessed with phone calls, texts, & facebook messages. 

I truly felt loved.

Best birthday yet!