What a fabulous day I’ve had today! It wasn’t too different from yesterday but because it didn’t have the ‘birthday’ label to live up to, it was splendid. Funny how that works, huh? I went on a run outside in the sunshine today so that definitely helped brighten my mood.
More on my day a little later. First, I gotta report the prezzies, as promised. In case you missed my farewell to 21, here’s my birthday recap,
After some cake eating…
(Me on my very FIRST birthday 21 years ago. There is no doubt that I’ve loved cake and chocolate from a young age)
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My dad picked out this prezzie for me:
Before I opened the box, I commented ‘is this another watch?’
Under the note was this ring!
After tugging at the ring, there was another note below a cardboard flap:
It’s a MUG!! The faux diamond is actually a genuine Swarovski crystal, according to the label.
So I can sip my coffee in style!
Money or Party
Ever since I can remember, my brother and I have had this choice every birthday. Money, in the amount of your age x10 or a birthday party. My parents figured they would offer us the amount of money it would cost to have a party in cash (to go in the bank). Of course, as money hungry as my brother and I were, we always chose money. Party? Who needs a party?
So as a 7 year old, I got $70!! That’s a big deal! Some years I got both, hehe.
So in my mug yesterday was $220 to contribute to the SLR fund. I wonder how long this tradition will last 
.
My Uncle also contributed some $$ to my SLR fund…
I got a lot of cupcake cards this year….what can I say? People know me too well.
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Before I left for spring break, my roomie gave me a SPOONULA!! I mentioned the day before while watching Rachel Ray that I had always wanted a spoonula and she went out and got one for me. She also got me a cupcake card. Thank you, Christina!!!
It’s not just ANY spoonula…it’s one from Giada’s new collection at Target.
I also got a box full o’ chocolatey goodies from Lauren. It arrived ON my birthday…how perfect. Thank you, Lauren!
I’m in love with this baby spoon!! I can’t wait to eat kefir + yogurt with it .
….AND a cupcake card, of course.
My bestie got me some TJ’s goodies as well as some adorable baking tools. Thank you, Katherine!!
A rabbit spatula.
Along with some collapsable measuring cups.
Saves space!
That’s a wrap! So I’m now that much closer to my dreams of owning an SLR camera as well as opening a bakery. Sweet!
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I seriously thought it was a real ring! I love the mug! It is so super cute.
I thought it was a ring too!!! LOL!
Love that mug!! So cute!
Happy belated birthday!!! Just now catching up, and it sounds like it was a great one!
lol– love that mug! Chic!
Allie, I have those measuring cups and spoons. I use them EVERYDAY! They’re great and were easy to bring to Japan. The only thing I don’t like about them is I find the spoons difficult to hand wash. Yours are cuter colors than mine!
girrrrrl you lucked out on the gift front!! Love the mug/ring/money idea. Definitely going to have to remember that one!
Such a lucky lady to get the greatest gifts from people!
DANG girl those are some great gifts! love them!
OMG how clever is that mug?! Totally adorable!
What a great mug! I’ve seen that somewhere before I think but definitely didn’t know what it was until you said so! I love all the baking related stuff you got! I need to start collecting that kind of stuff!
You are one lucky girl! Those are some awesome presents! LOVE baby spoons
Happy Birthday! I love the idea of getting 10X your age in cash for a present, that’s awesome. I also have those measuring cups in shades of pink, always get kitchen gadgetey or cupcake related items for presents (and LOVE it) AND went for an awesome run today, spooky, lol.
Hope it keeps being a great week!
Mal
Totally cute. Love the tradition with birthdays and your family. That mug is freaking awesome and hilarious! The presents from your friends are so thoughtful and you DID get a lot of cupcake cards!! How fun
so, SO wonderful. glad you had a good birthday
sweet dreams <3
You Dad is just too cute- what a good girlie gift
~Christie
your dad is so funny. such a cute gift. you got some great looking gifts. i think foodies are sometimes the easiest to shop for…anything thats food counts
Looks like you had an awesome birthday!!! How cute of your dad…..so creative!!!
-emily http://emilyeatsclean.wordpress.com
What great gifts! That mug is pretty fab.
omg Lauren is so sweet!! & HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY- ah sorry i’m late. Great gift from your Daddy- so cute
and omg you are the cutest baby ever!
that mug is TOO FUN! I LOVE IT. I would feel so glam every time I used it!
Doubly obsessed with those bright measuring cups! LOVE IT
happy belated!
I love the money idea of multiplying your age x 10. I’ll have to run that one by my ‘rents ; ) Do you think and SLR is in your immediate future?
I’m also stoked about Giada’s new collection at Tar-jay — my two favorite things are now 1!
Glad you a good day, Allie. Don’t get too stressed. It’s your breakkk.
Just came across your blog and I love it! Those are really awesome presents, and I am loving the stylish coffee mug
I am graduating this semester too!
Looks like you had a fantabulous birthday. Yay!!!
I love your fabulous new ring!
it’s gorgeous!
what a fun birthday! I love that mug!
Awesome gifts, I love how much baking stuff you got! And that mug is so cute! Have a great day
Awh what a great da you had! Awesome presents
I like the money idea..here’s hoping your parents are still about when you hit 80 
Happy Belated b-day! I didn’t know Giada had a new line at Target, I’m going to have to check that out!
The mug is priceless. I love it. At first I thought, Whoa! A ring, how fabulous…but then I saw the mug and thought, HOW FABULOUS!
Love the picture! Too cute. Nice gifts too. SCORE!
That mug is amazing! Genius! What an awesome gift from your dad. So cute:)
And all of the other gifts rock, too! You deserve it all, sweetie – happy birthday!
happy birthday!! such a nice tradition your parents have started!
Looks like a great b-day haul to me
These are presents that food bloggers dream of! Love’em to bits! That cup is da bomb. Sounds like a fabulous 22 for sure! (((HUGS)))
Cool gifts! Those collapsible measuring cups look awesome. The money isn’t too shabby either though.
I love your birthday presents!! That mug is way too funny, and of course all the baking stuff is fantastic! Cupcake cards…totally a sign…
What great gifts, the mug is fab! Oh what a cutie you were! x x
you and your family have such a neat birthday scheme set up
Awesome gifts! Love the ring mug that your dad got you! So cute!! I think I need to start an SLR fund! But I have a LONG time to wait until my birthday (it’s December)!!
Awesome presents!!! Happy Birthday!!!
I am loving all of your presents! May I ask what kind of SLR you are looking into getting?
holy crap that mug is AWESOME! the ring one.
This mug with ring is so cool!! I like all your other pressies. Love getting baking or kitchen stuffs myself!!
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