Birthday Success - the big 2.9.

Wow! Things have been totally crazy in "Meg & J World" ... We just wrapped up my week long birthday celebration. Yes we celebrate for an entire week. It's tradition. I felt a little weird about turning 29.  Last year of the twenties.  Such a weird idea.  30 doesn't seem like that big of a deal but 29 is just flat out... well... WEIRD.

I've mentioned it before but I am a holiday fanatic. I always have been. I was born on 4th of July so I think being thrilled about holidays is just naturally ingrained into my being. And when I say "thrilled" ... I really mean a-totally-obsessive-holiday-loving-freakazoid. For real. 

 My birthday week started the best way possible: watching the Avett Brothers perform in downtown SLC. They are my absolute favorite! 

I may have cried during the show out of complete joy and awe. Maybe. 

 
 Friday, my sweet friend took me to a bday lunch at Squatters. Thanks Charissa!! It was so fun catching up and having girl time. Friday night and Saturday night consisted of watching my husband's band perform.

If you haven't been to his show yet, you are missing out! Such a handsome man I married ;) 

 Sunday, we went to Lagoon like every other Sunday. Roller coasters. Skeeball. Beer. Doesn't get any better than that ;)

Tuesday was my Birthday date night: Benihana and The Red Door! We've gone there every year for each of our birthdays!  And our anniversaries! :) It's tradition.

  J got me my number 1 item on my list ... An iPad. I have been desperately needing one for my work events but never thought I would actually get one!  I am actually blogging from it now. Thank you J! And my parents bought me this much coveted necklace I found on Etsy... #SoonerBornSoonerBred :)

Our good friend (and old roommate) made the drive up from Vegas to spend the holiday with us. And she brought me vegan donuts. (Pun intended) .... I may have gotten all teary about it. Maybe.

It's a long standing tradition in my family to have donuts on the 4th of July.  Every year, my mom would go set up chairs at the parade bright and early to save seats for everyone.  My dad would swing by the donut shop and my sis would swing by Sonic ... we would end up having a donut and Sonic-drink feast while watching the parade.  I'm big on traditions if you can't tell ;)



The 4th-my actual birthday! We started at the Sugarhouse 4th of July Arts Festival and then headed over to Rio Tinto for the Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders game. We tailgated just like last year.

While tailgating, I got word that my long time friend had gone into labor and had a sweet little 4th of July girl. a Firecracker Baby

I was so blessed to have some of my amazing friends in attendance at the tailgate! It was scorching hot the entire time so I was impressed how long we braved the heat.  And by braved, I of course mean tried not to pass out from heat exhaustion ... my husband kept saying "Open your eyes! Your eyes are closed!" ha.  It was hot!

My sweet friend Jessie even made me Vegan cupcakes :) ... Which were incredible!

 Not to mention, I had my very own Birthday Crunk-Cup.... believe it.

 The fireworks after the game were incredibly beautiful!! I loved how they programmed them to the music! I have always been a little bit in love with fireworks. (as in, I told my husband there is a company that will take your cremated remains and put them in a firework... Morbid. Maybe. But I will go out with a bang!) ;) I may have even cried during the firework show. Maybe. (geez, what's wrong with me - I am such a sap!)

Weeping Willow Fireworks are my favorite!! Unsure of the real name, but whatever :)

 After the fireworks, everyone came back to our house for dessert and sparklers. It was definitely one of my favorite birthdays yet!!

Thanks to the Sanders for this AMAZING wine bottle holder!  I am in love.

Thank you thank you thank you to my husband, my parents and my wonderful friends for making it so special!! I love y'all bunches!! And you are way better to me than I deserve.

Here's to my last year in my twenties... I hope I live it to the fullest and tackle each new adventure with a smile on my face.

 Alright 29... let's do this!