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Celebrate good times

I spent the 4th with friends this year — the same place I spent last year. A lot of good food, awesome company and plenty of fireworks on display. I prefer to watch and take pictures of sparkly things instead of shooting fireworks off myself. I might as well get a blog post up tonight while others are still shooting off their fireworks. They are bound to stop eventually, because I don't think I can sleep through it.

I love me some colored smoke...

and a very good friend.

Happy Birthday Ashley!

I linked up at:
Sweet Shot Tuesdays - Life With My 3 Boybarians
tuesdays around the world - communal global

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30 and counting

I just realized I haven't posted my turning 30 on the 30th pics yet. I'm only eleven days late. Better late than never. So I'm now 30 + 11 days. I had such a good day from the time I woke up that Friday morning till I went to bed Sunday evening. I couldn't have asked for a better weekend.

These were on my lawn Friday morning when I pulled out of the driveway. From my mom-in-law.

I wanted to keep them, but the flamingos had to be returned.

Treat day at the office! I went into work and ate these delicious treats. I share a birthday with another co-worker and the office brings in treats for birthdays. Double the fun.

Friday was also the big "cast your vote" day for Ryan Schafer. He started as an intern and ran for the position of junior copywriter. If you want to know more about his clever strategy to get the job, go to his Facebook page and see what he's all about.

Me leaving the voting booth, a.k.a. The Jon Wood Memorial Park. Yes, we have our own arcade at the office.

For dinner we dined at the Anchor. My point and shoot was not happy with the lighting in there. And it was kind of acting funny. It still managed to capture the evening. Pictured are my Aunt Carol, Uncle Tim and Aunt Sherry.

The next three images crack me up every time I see them. Not so much in focus, but it doesn't need to be. Photo 1: Picture time — cue Grant's expression

Photo 2: Jen: Hey! Grant: Chuckle chuckle

Photo 3: Smiles. Grant likes to take quirky photos, and I appreciate that.

My buds Maranda and Jimmy

friends Lacey and Amy

For some reason I didn't get a shot of Christie and Dallen before they left so I stole this from her Facebook page. Thanks Christie!

The plan was to hit up Final Friday art shows but time got the best of us. We went to see Date Night with Steve Carell and Tina Fey. Good stuff - if you like to laugh.

Me and Sherry

Me and my man

Amy squared

Part of the reason I can't fit into my jeans this week — this tuxedo cake. However it was delicious, so I'm not really complaining.

The topping

Here's another reason I can't fit into my jeans. My sis-in-law Jen made this pineapple coconut cake concoction (I forgot what it's called). Again, delicious and worth it.

Saturday night I had some friends over for dinner. We laughed so hard that night. I love my girls!

Thank you all for making my weekend oh so special!!

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Three times the fun

Saturday, I went to the Wilson triplets third birthday party. That morning, I helped Maranda decorate Mickey Mouse cupcakes. She baked them the previous night, and I made the eyes, mouth, and hair bows to go on the cupcakes. We got together yesterday morning and decorated them. We make a great team.

Mickey and Minnie accessories

My favorite one above.

The birthday party was at My Gym at 21st and Webb. What a great place for kids! I had so much fun watching and playing with them. My niece Morgan and nephew Cole were there too — with Jen and Grant of course. And I got to meet Dina's adorable kids for the first time. They are in some pics too. I felt like I knew Dina's kids already from her blog, but I got to see them in person! All of the kids were so happy to be there —a lot of smiling faces. One of the triplets, Izzy, didn't feel well, so she didn't have the best time. She was cuddled up on a family member's lap mostly. Poor thing. I hear she's doing much better today though. Their actual birthday is Monday, so she'll get some good birthday time in. If you want to see the full set of pics, visit my flicker page on the right.

The birthday girls — Izzy, Lily and Audrey

Audrey giving the cutest expression

Lily running around

Cole

Miss Morgan

Tucker

Sawyer

Audrey

Unsure about the ride

Cupcake time

Isn't she lovely?

Cole chillaxin'

Going over hide and seek rules

Cole man sliding

Great look from Lily to mommy

Audrey asking her older cousin if he's hugged the turtle yet

The group

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Graphic designer, baker and a photo taker. Inspired by Jesus, photography, stellar design, all things creative, cooking, the arts and funny stuff. I prefer to visually tell stories through photographs; whether a trip I was on, a dessert I made or a recent vintage find. Art is all around me, and I capture it whenever I can.

Celebrate good times

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