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. Lisa | Life in Green says:

    Looks like a great birthday meal! I’ll be 28 too in September.

  2. SharonF says:

    My birthday is today (July 3rd). I only claim 39 (don’t have enough air to blow out 68 candles(:

    1. Iowa Girl Eats says:

      Happy belated birthday Sharon!!! :D

  3. Kelly says:

    My birthday is July 21st! :] and i’ll be 22! Love your blog so much! Hope you enjoyed your day!

  4. Audrey says:

    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).

  5. Tessa says:

    My birthday is December 8th. I’ll be 28.:o) After this birthday I may quit counting.:o)

  6. ktlovespie says:

    My birthday is February 16, I’ll be 21 on my next one (might have to try those jello shots!)

  7. Haley says:

    I’ll be 32 TOMORROW! And, I’ll be celebrating my grandparents’ 57th anniversary as well! Happy early birthday to you!

    1. Iowa Girl Eats says:

      Happy happy birthday to you!!!!!

  8. Kelly says:

    Sadly, I will be 48 this year…

    1. Machelle says:

      Don’t be sad! Getting older sure beats the alternative! =)) i hope to get a WHOLE LOT older!

  9. Kelly F says:

    Happy early birthday!!! That feast looks amazing!

    Mine is September 17 & I’ll be 22!

  10. Lindsay says:

    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

    1. Rachel says:

      That’s my husband’s birthday (he’ll be a bit older than 21, though)!

  11. Jennifer says:

    Omg my birthday is next month, I turn 28 too….holla 1983!!

  12. Brindi says:

    Happy (Almost) Birthday! I’m a July baby as well! My birthday is July 19th and I’ll be 25 :)

  13. Emily@RunningPerspective says:

    yayyy happy birthday week!!! its my bday week too!!!!
    and yes we deserve a wholeeeeee week to celebrate our bdays!!! :)