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?
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef 07.04.2011
happy almost birthday! my birthday is april 27 and i turned 26. :)
Lisa | Life in Green 07.04.2011
Looks like a great birthday meal! I’ll be 28 too in September.
SharonF 07.04.2011
My birthday is today (July 3rd). I only claim 39 (don’t have enough air to blow out 68 candles(:
Iowa Girl Eats 07.04.2011
Happy belated birthday Sharon!!! :D
Kelly 07.03.2011
My birthday is July 21st! :] and i’ll be 22! Love your blog so much! Hope you enjoyed your day!
Audrey 07.03.2011
My birthday isn’t until April, April 21st to be exact, and I’ll be 19(!) then!!! It will also be the first birthday I will have away from myfamily, as I’m going off to a college clear on the other side of the country (from Cali to Mass).
Tessa 07.03.2011
My birthday is December 8th. I’ll be 28.:o) After this birthday I may quit counting.:o)
ktlovespie 07.03.2011
My birthday is February 16, I’ll be 21 on my next one (might have to try those jello shots!)
Haley 07.03.2011
I’ll be 32 TOMORROW! And, I’ll be celebrating my grandparents’ 57th anniversary as well! Happy early birthday to you!
Iowa Girl Eats 07.04.2011
Happy happy birthday to you!!!!!
Kelly 07.03.2011
Sadly, I will be 48 this year…
Machelle 07.03.2011
Don’t be sad! Getting older sure beats the alternative! =)) i hope to get a WHOLE LOT older!
Kelly F 07.03.2011
Happy early birthday!!! That feast looks amazing!
Mine is September 17 & I’ll be 22!
Lindsay 07.03.2011
I am going to be turning 21 on July 13th (10 days and counting) and I will be most definitely be making jell-o shots and have a birthday cake with tons of frosting! :D
Rachel 07.03.2011
That’s my husband’s birthday (he’ll be a bit older than 21, though)!
Jennifer 07.03.2011
Omg my birthday is next month, I turn 28 too….holla 1983!!
Brindi 07.03.2011
Happy (Almost) Birthday! I’m a July baby as well! My birthday is July 19th and I’ll be 25 :)
Emily@RunningPerspective 07.03.2011
yayyy happy birthday week!!! its my bday week too!!!!
and yes we deserve a wholeeeeee week to celebrate our bdays!!! :)
Lesley 07.03.2011
I like your outfit Kristin! Happy Almost Birthday too. Mine is New Year’s Eve and I will be 32 this year. By the way I want to mention how jealous I am of all the luscious corn I always see on your blog. Midwestern corn is the best. My mom’s family is from Nebraska and I used to go out there a lot when I was younger, but I haven’t been back and had any fresh corn in at least 5 years. I miss it so!
Lauren 07.03.2011
What a fantastic way to spend the 2 days before your birthday. Your mom is so sweet making you all your favorites! :)
Jill 07.03.2011
My birthday was last month and I turned 30.
Machelle 07.03.2011
HaPpY EaRlY BiRtHdAy!!!!!!!!!!!!! i myself will turn 49 on Nov 28th. and yes…when i owned a bar…it was 20 points if you could bean someone right in the middle of the forhead w/your empty jello shot cup! ha! we did however have to ban the cardboard-ish drink coasters due to them being frisbee’d at the speed of sound across the room and the possibility of someone losing an eye!
Lauren 07.03.2011
I want cake so badly now =X Wonderful photos, can’t get over how much your husband reminds me of/looks like my fiance! Oh, and I turn 23 this December =)
Kim 07.03.2011
My birthday is today…my grandma always called me her “almost firecracker”! Had a great day with my family! Happy early birthday to you!
Iowa Girl Eats 07.04.2011
Ahh – happy belated birthday! Hope you had a blast!