twenty five.

my twenty-fifth birthday =

sleeping in.
presents from sean.
diet dr pepper for breakfast.
visit to the ob/gyn {it's a girl!}.
lunch at pepperbelly's.
cupcakes from the sweet tooth fairy.
naps at home.
shopping with s & s.
dinner with my family.
birthday candles.
cake.
pretty clothes from ume'. {thanks, lindsay!}
a giant beach towel. {thanks, heather!}
a gift certificate to sego lily. {thanks, sean!}
a pretty dress, hemmed to perfection. {double thanks, mom!}

it's been a good day, despite my being closer to 30 than to 20.

looking forward to seeing my girls tomorrow!!

and a few more.

i love them all, sami! thank you thank you :)

{photos by samantha stanton}

birthday photoshoot.

i'm loving this shot that sami posted on her blog! can't wait to see the rest!!!

lanterns.

these are so beautiful! i need to throw an outdoor party just so i can make them. or maybe the decor of this next baby's room will be based around these pretties! {if it's a girl, anyway.}

learn how to make them here on crafty nest {found via pepper design}.

pretty pacaderms.

i ♥ these wall decals from pottery barn kids. the $129 price tag is a little too steep for me. but a mommy can dream.