Monday, January 7, 2013

Celebrating 29

My 29th birthday was on the 3rd and my family and Matt went above and beyond to help me celebrate this year! After a day at work, we opened presents over FaceTime with my parents and then headed out for Kara's Cupcakes and a sushi dinner (yes, in that order... it was my birthday after all!)

Every year I get to pick something special I want to do for my birthday and this year I chose the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We've been there once before, years ago when we were dating, for a day trip. It was especially fun to head back as a married couple! Matt also suggested that we stay in Carmel for the night and make a weekend of it- what a smart man!! Here's the birthday recap (click on any picture to see a larger view):

Birthday balloons are a tradition in our family and we always try to find the biggest, most obnoxious ones just for fun!
Thank you for the birthday cards!
Gift from Matt: Fossil watch in Rose Gold!
Gifts from my parents: Real Techniques makeup brushes, eyeshadow palette, and my favorite perfume!
My mom also included these (some of my favorites!)
(My makeup collection is getting bigger and bigger but I'm keeping it organized...of course)  ;)
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Our suite at the Hyatt Carmel
Another view of our room
Rainy day view off our balcony
Most ginormous tub ever! 
My dad taught me how to build awesome fires
Sorry for the sideways view, but we went out for an amazing seafood dinner in Carmel
The view we woke up to Sunday morning

We spent Sunday afternoon watching the Redskins game with our friends Justin and Sita (truthfully, they watched and I read a book. We all know I don't watch sports. Haha!), and they gave me a tasty Edible Arrangements bouquet which I promptly ate and therefore there are no photos.

Thanks everyone who sent me love on my birthday this year! xoxo

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