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40 💐

Pictures are out of order, but let’s talk about turning 40. There were many flowers involved. 
….what is more beautiful than a cart full of Trader Joe’s flowers? Nothing. 


Actual birthday: sun came out ☀️ So many of the parents in my class knew it was my birthday. They gave me gifts and coffees and flowers 🥹


Jessica and I had a sister day. We had coffee and pastries, massages and brews and had uninterrupted time together which was the greatest gift of all. 


Flowers from students. 
Birthday morning 5:30am sculpt class at lighthouse. Such a great way to start the day. 

Then got my free Starbucks drink. 

More flowers from students ♥️

After Lucy’s choir concert we went out for treats with grandma and grandpa 🥳 Perfect way to end birthday day. 

The amount of salt on this margarita rim was perfect IMO. 

I got to learn how to throw some pottery with friends!!!! I was horribly bad at this skill. But I will improve!

These 3 made me feel so loved and celebrated. We did all my favorite things. Workout class, lunch, sit in the sun, walk in and out of shops and pottery! <— I didn’t know this was a favorite thing, but it is. 



Then we went to Hannah’s and MADE FLOWER BOUQUETS! 




And mine looked like a flower explosion and it was awesome. 


The food was delicious and Hannah’s kitchen and home make me so happy. We ended the night learning a dance taught by Andrea, so obviously we had fun. 

Birthday weekend ended with a family trip to rustic roots. Where we wish we could spend every Sunday after church from now until eternity. 

And now I’m 40. There’s been a lot of celebrations and I’m ready to see what this decade brings. 
I want to love my family. Be a good friend. Shine my light bright. And be where my feet are. 
xo. edc. 

 

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