August 19, 2011

friday five

For me its been one of those weeks where I am constantly reminded what amazing 
family and friends I've been blessed with. My birthday was Thursday and each 
and every one of them went out of their way to make me feel extra special. 
While I'm always thankful for the blessings in my life, it's little things like mid-week cocktails or slightly bigger things like birthdays that really just hammer it through. 

Pretty much everything has kept me smiling all week and I've loved every minute of it.
Here's a glimpse into the past few days of uncomplicated joy...

[a welcome home gift from my precious mother]

[shrimping boats]

[birthday treats from Cupcakes]

[weekend motto]

[champagne toasts]

Have a wonderful weekend! 

21 comments:

  1. Happy, Happy Belated Birthday, Ashley! I hope your day was magical and sparkly! :)

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  2. Happy Belated Birthday! Hope you had a wonderful day!!

    The cupcakes look amazing!

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  3. Happy belated birthday! Glad you were treated so well on your special day!

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  4. Happy Birthday Week!! I just had my birthday recently too, and I felt the same way - so blessed. Glad you've had such a wonderful time celebrating with the special people in your life!

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  5. Happy birthday! You're mom sure knows how to buy a gift!!

    And how about those cupcakes! Care to share?? :)

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  6. HAPPY {belated} BIRTHDAY!!

    and those cupcakes look so yummy!

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  7. Well Happy Birthday!!! I'm so glad you had not only a great day but a great week and enjoyed it with the people you love! Hope your weekend continues to be just as fabulous.

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  8. Happy Belated Birthday!!! Hope you had a wonderful day...it sure looks like it! :)

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  9. Happy Belated Birthday Ashley! Enjoy your weekend...and all that fantastic cheese! mmm!

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  10. Happy birthday, gorgeous! I hope you had the happiest of days -- you deserve it!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  11. Delicious Cupcakes!!! :D Lovely blog you have. I'm following

    Look my blog and follow me if you like :)

    www.sickbytrend.com

    xx

    Have a nice weekend :)

    sBt

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  12. mmm, yum!! happy, happy birthday. hope you're having a great weekend :)


    Sam @ fitness food & faith

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  13. omg the boats!!! <3 happy belated birthday!

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  14. happy belated birthday! Hope you had a terrific birthday and those cupcakes look amazing!

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  15. Thanks for the blog love! Count me in as a new follower :) (happy belated birthday, as well!!)

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  16. love the pic of the champagne and streamers. so fun!

    xoxo navy & orange
    navyandorange.blogspot.com

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  17. Your mama sure knows how to make up a kick arse welcome home gift!

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