Hello!

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Well the Jello Shots went over well at yesterday’s party! :D

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The men were the first to perfect the technique of swirling their pinkies around the outside of the shot so the Jello slid right into their mouths…

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and they were also the first to begin hucking them at each other circa 10:30pm in bro ice fashion. We made our exit shortly after that. ;)

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In a moment of complete and utter laziness, I decided not to set an alarm this morning and slept in ’til 10:00am (amazing!!) then Ben and I headed over to my parent’s house for my birthday lunch!

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I don’t turn 28 (ahhhh) until Tuesday, but today worked for everyone to get together and celebrate.

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My Mom assembled a lunch of ALL my favorite foods, including Buffalo Chicken Dip, which we nibbled on as a yummy appetizer.

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Ooooomg – spicy, creamy, cheesy – awesome!! Here’s her recipe.

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I Packed (with a capital P) my plate with all the other goodies she made especially for me, bless her heart.

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Calories don’t count on two days before your birthday, right?! Muwahaha!

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BBQ Pulled Pork,

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Judy’s Baked Beans,

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Potato Salad,

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and fresh corn off the cob.

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A barbecue FEAST!

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I also devoured some fresh strawberries & blueberries.

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I’ve been obsessed with this combo lately and have been eating pint after pound of yummy berries the past couple weeks. Can’t get enough!

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But the BEST part of the meal was, of course, the cake!

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Corner piece, please.

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Hope my wish comes true. ;)

Thanks family for another wonderful birthday! :D

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Well Ben and I just returned from a long walk and are debating what to do tonight. He’s hungry and I’m not. That’s about as far as we’ve gotten…

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Have a great night!

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61 Comments

  1. Jess S says:

    My birthday’s not until January. And this next one will be the big 3-0. My husband’s was this year and it kind of bummed him out, but I’m excited for my 30’s! :-) Happy Belated Birthday!!

  2. Alexa says:

    Love the tank top, where did you get it??

    1. Iowa Girl Eats says:

      Thanks! I got it at Old Navy!

  3. Julie S. says:

    I will be 42 on Nov. 17th.

  4. Melody says:

    Happy Birthday!!….. you’re the same age as my boyfriend….as for me, well I’m a bit older but I LOVE my 30’s waaay more than my 20’s…..hope you do too (when you get there) Ps. Ben’s Whigs tee is saweet! I saw them play with Kings of Leon twice, so awesome.

  5. AJ says:

    My birthday is July 8, and I am turning THIRTY!!! Happy birthday to you!

  6. connie says:

    love the picture that your parents kissed you on the cheeks… so touching and so cute, i miss the kiss from my mom that i can no longer get. Happy birthday to you

  7. Ashlee says:

    My birthday is Tuesday also! July 5th is the best day to have your birthday, right after Fireworks and not near any major enough holidays that it messes with your gifts! Ha Ha! I’ll be 23. Happy Birthday!

  8. Tammy says:

    My birthday was May 18th and I turned 42. I still feel like I’m in my 20’s though!

  9. Micah says:

    Happy almost birthday, fellow July baby! I’ll be 31 on July 20. And I’m looking forward to it. My 30s have been AWESOME so far.

  10. Clare @ Fitting It All In says:

    Happy early birthday Kristin!! My birthday isn’t until October..I’ll be 24. That sounds insane to me!

  11. jen says:

    Your family is the cutest!

    My birthday was two days ago. {7/2} and I turned 31. :)

    Happy early birthday!

  12. Danielle says:

    Happy almost birthday!
    My birthday is on Sunday and I’ll be turning 31. Feelin’ a little old over here but I’m really excited for everything that this year will bring :)

  13. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says:

    happy almost birthday! my birthday is april 27 and i turned 26. :)