Happy Birthday!

firstborn 300x236 Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday to meeeeeeeee…..HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

The big 2-7.

& that’s me to the left, fresh out of The Momma’s oven on June 2, 1983.

I have lived over a quarter of a century.  I’m closer to 30 than I am to college & almost 10 years out from high school.  But instead of depressing me, I find it rather exciting!  I cannot wait to live out at least another 73 years.

I have never been a huge birthday celebrator because I’ve never wanted to be disappointed.  Thankfully, my husband ALWAYS comes through on my birthday (this year I got a Keurig coffee maker & new Rainbow flips!) & my brothers are getting increasingly better at calling.  The Momma faithfully calls every birthday morning to sing to me, even though she knows she’ll see me later that day.  She always asks what flavor of cake I want & I’m finally realizing that my birthday probably means more to her than it does to me.  Also, let’s all please give a round of applause to The Momma for pushing me out into this world with minimal conehead & only moderate fetal distress.  Nice work, Momma!

So…instead of going all Eeyore on everyone this year & setting the bar low, I decided to treat everyone else with a massive, fun giveaway day celebrating all the things that I love in my life.  How Oprah is that?

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So several times today, you’ll get a peek into my life, my favorite things, & a chance to win something associated with what I love.  Besties, Tuck, cooking, blogging, Etsy…all while imagining me introducing it IN THE OPRAH FREE STUFF YELL.

me at 7 months, aka Harrison’s age.

It’s going to be an awesome day & I hope y’all enjoy it as much as I do icon smile Happy Birthday!

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Comments

  1. Exciting! Happy Birthday !!!

  2. Suz B says:

    BA's the new Oprah! Love it! Hope today's the best birthday ever & that 27 is your best year yet! Much love!

  3. Jess says:

    Oohh… a birthday blogging blow-out! Sounds wicked.

    Happy Birthday from your elder (by 4 years)

  4. liz says:

    Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful wonderous beautiful day!

  5. Mama Lungo says:

    Happy Birthday!

  6. Alyssa says:

    Yay! Happy birthday Blair! You're such a cutie! Weird, eh to see yourself at the age your baby is!?

  7. liz says:

    Have a great day! Happy Birthday!

  8. Lauren H says:

    Happy Birthday!!!!

  9. karen says:

    happy birthday!

  10. Mommy C says:

    Happy Birthday!!! I hope it is a great day for you!

  11. Alyssa says:

    Aw, HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

  12. amersons says:

    *yells like oprah* haaappppyyyy biiiirrrrttthhhdddaaaayyyy! you are special to so many, in real life & on the interwebs. from what you've shared (and thank you for sharing!) it's been a year of big ups & big downs. praying for you today that this year truly is one of breakthrough & major joy in every area, that you feel celebrated & loved always.

  13. melodramamma says:

    Happy Birthday! Woooooooooooohooooooooooo! I'm singing you happy birthday in my grandma's italian accent: " 'oppy birth-a-day to-a you! 'oppy birth-a-day to-a you! 'oppy birth-a-day to-a Betta-Anna, oppy birth-a-day to you!" XO And I'm agreeing with the prayers of my sister amersons above this comment.

  14. Lulu says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! We puffy heart love you, BA!

    xoxo,

    Lulu

  15. Kelly says:

    Happy Birthday! Eat some cake for me =]

  16. Kikidawn says:

    Happy Birthday Love!!

  17. Stacia says:

    Happy Birthday!

  18. Marissa says:

    Yay!! Happy Happy Birthday!! Oh I am determined to win one of your give aways sooner or later! :)

  19. Shanni says:

    Happy Birthday Gorgeous!!!

  20. bree says:

    Happy birthday!!! You are amazing and enjoy your special day

  21. Tara says:

    Happy Happy Birthday!!! Maybe i will win a give away this time :)

  22. Madonna says:

    Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy your day with your famiy!

    (And my dad still tells me he's going to call at the exact time I was born – 4:19 am… I think he thinks I'm still out partying at that hour still every year. lol)

  23. Kiara says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

  24. Elysia says:

    I can just hear the crowd chearing….YEAHHHHHHHH!!

    Happy Birthday :)

  25. Angie says:

    Happy Birthday Blair!!!

  26. Happy Birthday Mama! …Where's my free car?

  27. Ann says:

    Happy Birthday!! Hope u r feeling much better. Damn, ur so young!!!

  28. Heather G. says:

    Happy Birthday!!

    {I just turned the big 2-7 on May 16} so far it4 a good age ;)

  29. Debbi says:

    Happy Birthday! The 27 is my next one, also. I hope you have a great day. You deserve to be spoiled!

  30. Kari says:

    Happy 27th Birthday!!!

  31. Katrina says:

    Happy Birthday! What cute photos!

  32. Carrie says:

    That picture of you at 7 months is hysterical because Harrison looks SO MUCH LIKE YOU!

  33. Emily says:

    Happy Birthday!!

  34. Happy Birthday!

  35. Patti says:

    Happy birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day!

  36. Stacy says:

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  37. LeighAnn B. says:

    Happy birthday! I got a keurig for my 28th this year…it is an awesome gift!

  38. Bex says:

    Happy BIrthday Blair!!!

  39. Jen says:

    Happy Birthday!!!

  40. Gina says:

    Happy Birthday! What a great way to celebrate – looking forward to the day of giveaways!

  41. Courtenay says:

    Happy Birthday! It's my Daddy's birthday, too!!

  42. blackhuff says:

    A Big Happy Birthday to you. Enjoy and I hope it's a very good day for you. I'm also turning 27 this year :)

  43. Kim L. says:

    Yay, happy birthday!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!

    (ps, today is also one of my most favorite former roommates' birthdays…it's a good day for awesome people to be born!)

  44. Jessica says:

    Happy Birthday Blair!!! What a wonderful day to celebrate!!

  45. Happy Birthday darling!!! I love Oprah's free stuff giveaways they crack me up!! And I can totally see Harrison in your sweet baby face!

  46. Kim says:

    27? You're just a young one! ;) Enjoy your day to it's fullest!! (I hadn't even met Hubby at 27!) Happy Birthday!

  47. Erin Smith says:

    Happy Birthday, B! Hope you have a fantastic day!! Much love.

  48. Annie says:

    Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!

  49. Happy Birthday! If this were high school, I'd be the Senior ignoring your Freshman butt. :)

    I didn't realize you weren't my age! I'm staring down 30. Eek!

  50. Mrs.Joe says:

    Happy happy birthday! Here's to many more!

  51. christa says:

    happy birthday ba! hope you have a fantastic day! hugs and love coming your way!

  52. Law Momma says:

    Rah Rah You!!! Happy Birthday, ladybug! :)

  53. Dorie says:

    Happy birthday :) I hope you have a perfect day!!

  54. Mel says:

    Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your day! :)

  55. Mrs.F says:

    Happoy Birthday! Hope your friendly sets the bar really high for next year :)

  56. Mrs.F says:

    Umm I promise I know how to spell happy

  57. AndKetch says:

    Happy Birthday – hope it is a great one!

  58. Teri says:

    Happy Birthday! Baby you and your baby boy look so much alike at that age!

  59. Dawn says:

    Happy Birthday Blair! Enjoy your day!

  60. Elana says:

    Happy Birthday! Have a great one!

  61. MrsP says:

    Happy Birthday, BA! Hope its a good one.

    And man… that Harrison looks like you! I never really noticed it until I saw the picture of baby you! How sweet!

  62. Happy Happy Birthday Blair!!! I hope it's amazing!

    ps- Harry look likes a clone of you! Only blonder :)

  63. Susan says:

    Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Blair, Happy birthday to you!

  64. olivea says:

    Happy Birthday! You were such a beautiful baby, look at all that hair!

  65. Lisa says:

    Wow, who knew they had Soothies back in the dark ages??? ;)

    Happy Birthday to you!

  66. jenny says:

    happy birthday!!!!!!!!!! I hope you have an amazing day (and year)!! :)

  67. Kitty says:

    Happy Birthday Blair! You are looking at it in a great way. You have many wonderful blessings in your life, Celebrate away!!! :)

  68. Tiffany says:

    I know someone who celebrates each and every birthday by showering the ones he loves with gifts. Pretty cool.

    Happy birthday Blair, and let the celebration begin!

  69. Mama Pea says:

    Hey I definitely see some resemblance there with Harrison in the baby picture of you on the couch in a dress! – except Harrison has that super blond hair of course.

    My favorite flavor coffee for the Keurig is called Donut Shop – have you tried it? It's the bomb. Except it kinda makes me want a donut…

    oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

  70. Gini says:

    Happy Birthday! So glad to hear your spirits are up. As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do to make your day (or any day) a little brighter!

  71. Katee says:

    Happy Birthday (or, as my grandpa would say "happy natal anniversary!")

    Enjoy your day :)

  72. Crista says:

    Happy Birthday Blair! I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!

  73. Amber V says:

    Happy birthday Blair!!! You share a birthday with one of my besties – I always knew June 2 was a good day!

  74. Grace says:

    Happy Birthday Blair! I'm 28 & getting close to 30 is kinda scary for me, but I love your perspective about getting older!

  75. Missy says:

    Happy Birthday Blair! I will be 29 in less than a month and I am scared!! :) Have a great birthday!

  76. Megan says:

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

  77. Anne-Clark Hudson says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! (in the big Oprah yell)

    It's amazing how much Harrison looks like you!!

    Have a great day!!

  78. Corinn says:

    Happy Birthday!!!! & Harrison so looks like you at that age! I hope you have a great day :)

  79. Angie says:

    Have a wonderful birthday!!

  80. Emily says:

    Happy Birthday Blair! I hope you have a wonderful Birthday.

    P.S. Harrison gets cuter everytime I see him. ;)

  81. Shahny says:

    Happy Birthday Blair! Harrison looks so much like you in that pic.

    Hope you have a great day!!

  82. Kate West says:

    Cheers! I bestow upon you an e-glass of gin and tonic with lime.

    Here's to a great 27th year!

  83. Joelle says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! It's also my future sister in laws birthday, good day!!

  84. mmk says:

    Happy Birthday!! Sweet Harrison looks just like you! I didn't really realize it until I saw that picture. I hope your 27th year is amazing beyond anything you could imagine!

  85. Alicia says:

    Happy Birthday!!!

    Love the picture of you at 7 months. So much hair! but you can sure see where Harry gets his beautiful eyes.

  86. Happy Birthday! I have a feeling that God has some amazing things in store for you this year! And, 27 was like my best year ever, so totally jealous of you that you get to live out that year!

  87. Miranda says:

    First, I think every child of the 80s has a picture on a couch that looks just like that.

    Second, HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY!

  88. Jenn says:

    Happy Birthday Blair, I am sure I speak for all of us, we love you :) Have a great day and hope you get to enjoy some sunshine!!!!!!

  89. Nikki says:

    Happy Birthday! The best part, in 27 years, the bulb syringe still reigns supreme.

  90. Leah G. says:

    Happy Birthday, Lady!

  91. Jenny H. says:

    Happy Birthday!!!! Enjoy ever single second of it!!!

  92. Happy Birthday, BA! Have an awesome day… you deserve it!

  93. Tena says:

    Happy birthday! I can see where Harrison gets his grin! Also, you had a ton and a half of hair as a baby! We were all baldies in my family…

  94. Gussy says:

    happy birthday my BA pal :]

    here's to many more! xxoo {cheers!}

  95. Gussy says:

    shoot, i forgot to write: YEOW! :]

  96. Meghan Earley says:

    I can see what you mean about your birthday being more exciting to the Momma than to you. I think that when our little girl gets here this August, that day will always be more special to me than my own birthday.

  97. Roxane says:

    Happy Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one!

  98. Becky says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!

  99. Samantha says:

    Happy Birthday!!! Hope it's the best one yet!

  100. LauraMolSteck says:

    Have a wonderful birthday!! Wishing you have a wonderful day!!

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