Hello!
Well the Jello Shots went over well at yesterday’s party! :D
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…
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. ;)
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!
I don’t turn 28 (ahhhh) until Tuesday, but today worked for everyone to get together and celebrate.
My Mom assembled a lunch of ALL my favorite foods, including Buffalo Chicken Dip, which we nibbled on as a yummy appetizer.
Ooooomg – spicy, creamy, cheesy – awesome!! Here’s her recipe.
I Packed (with a capital P) my plate with all the other goodies she made especially for me, bless her heart.
Calories don’t count on two days before your birthday, right?! Muwahaha!
BBQ Pulled Pork,
Judy’s Baked Beans,
Potato Salad,
and fresh corn off the cob.
A barbecue FEAST!
I also devoured some fresh strawberries & blueberries.
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!
But the BEST part of the meal was, of course, the cake!
Corner piece, please.
Hope my wish comes true. ;)
Thanks family for another wonderful birthday! :D
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…
Have a great night!
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When’s your birthday? How old will you be turning this year?
jad18 07.03.2011
Happy early birthday! I am glad you get to celebrate with your family. I turned 33 earlier this year. It is a little scary, but I feel and look pretty similar to when I was in my 20s, so I feel pretty lucky.
Jenna @ readwriteandlive 07.03.2011
Happy early birthday, Kristin! It looks like you had a great time with your family.
I will be turning 24 in about two weeks (July 18).
Have a great holiday and week! :)
Cristy 07.03.2011
Happy Early Birthday, Kristin!!! The pics of you and your hubby are just adorable. Such love! Such a cute couple!
Ribs for tomorrow are wrapped in plastic and brewing for tomorrow. Now you’ve got me wanting to make those baked beans, though.
Have a great 4th!
Lindsey 07.03.2011
September 12th and I will be 27! Hard to believe!
Happy (early) Birthday!
dmcgirl (Dawn) 07.03.2011
That pic of you and your parents kissing you is so wonderful honey, savor that love, so precious.
I am an ol’bat!!!! LOL I think you already know that.
Mary 07.03.2011
My birthday is this Friday and I am probably as old as or older than your parents. I’ll be 54.
Iowa Girl Eats 07.04.2011
Happy early birthday to you too!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn 07.03.2011
Oh lawddd. Girl you are GORGEOUS!!! Slash wooo jello shots!
Jennifer 07.03.2011
Day after yours! July 6, I’ll be 32.
Jess@atasteofconfidence 07.03.2011
Glad you had a good time celebrating. Chicken wing dip is so good! My birthday is November 30th and I’ll be turning 22.
erica 07.03.2011
happy almost birthday! :)
i’ve always gotta have the corner piece too! (especially on your bday!)
Dolce 07.03.2011
My birthday is April 11…and I’ll be 18!:) Wooo an adult!! (Hehehe…I still order off the kiddie menu…shhhh)
Jen K 07.03.2011
I tuned 28 this week too — on Monday! I celebrated all last weekend with The Nadas concert and spending time with friends, and am celebrating again this weekend with fireworks x3 and bbq!
So glad the jello shots went well — the were super cute! — have you tried jello shot cake?? :)
Iowa Girl Eats 07.04.2011
Happy happy birthday to you! No I haven’t – sounds DELISH! :D
Dishes of Mrs. Fish 07.03.2011
Happy early birthday! It looks like your birthday lunch was a great way to celebrate! I turned 27 this year, and we celebrated at the Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington DC while on vacation!
Mama L 07.03.2011
Happy early birthday!!! :) I think your family is the cutest thing ever! I hope our girls are that close with us when they are grown! I’ll be 31 in 33 days, according to my most recent countdown ;)
Kattie 07.03.2011
My birthday is this week too! Friday. I can’t believe I’m turning 33!! :(
Krissy Murphy - Shiawase Life 07.03.2011
Happy almost birthday! Mine was in April and I turned 27 :)
katrina from jornakat.com 07.03.2011
it’s my birthday today! i’m 25!
Iowa Girl Eats 07.03.2011
Awesome!! Happy Birthday!! :D
Bridget 07.03.2011
Happy almost Birthday! My birthday is April 1st–no joke. ;) I just turned 37. Closing in on 40 is scary!
Rachel 07.03.2011
I really want some BBQ pulled pork right now! Happy early birthday!! Mine’s not until November, when I shall be a whopping 36 years old. :)
girliefriend 07.03.2011
Happy almost birthday Kristin! There’s nothing wrong with celebrating birthday week! Looks like you’re having a fun weekend.