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I had my last 20-something birthday this week.  Even though Casey is out of town with the army, I have some amazing friends that made sure I didn't have a lonely birthday :)  I got my hair done (thanks, Becky, it's fabulous!)

Melissa made me a cake. (yum!)

And, Becky made me these scarves and Melissa gave me this necklace!

Not only did they come bearing gifts, they came with lunch :) Thanks, girls!

My sister sent me these in the mail:

I loooove tea towels and this one is beautiful! (And matches my kitchen :)  And I also love these Barnes & Noble classics, of which I have a nicely-growing collection.  I can't wait to start reading this one!

Remember how I told you my friend Jenn was visiting? (I'm so glad she was here over my birthday, with Casey gone and all.  I would not liked to have been alone! Jenn made me this AMAZING Christmas tree skirt!!

In case you're curious, she used the tutorial at Tallgrass Prairie Studio.  I am super impressed with Jenn's free-motioning.  Mine is not that good compared to this :)  Jenn, I absolutely love this! It inspired me to start a Christmas quilt, which I will share in the next couple of days :) I cannot wait to put it under our tree--our BIG tree in our new house, after several years of a tiny tree (which we loved anyway and have fond memories of :)

My parents and my in-laws both gave me money--what birthday girl doesn't like a little cash?? ;)  I bought some dresses, some boots and these little cuties from, you guessed it, Anthropologie, who so kindly sends me a coupon every year for my birthday, haha!

They look so adorable in my open cupboard.

I had an amazing birthday and felt so loved. I am so very thankful for my particular set of close friends and my loving family, both mine and Casey's, and grow more thankful for all of you with each passing year!