Best Birthday Present

Today is one of my best friend's birthday. Happy 26th Birthday, Jess!
Last year, I was at my parents' a couple weeks before her bday so we actually got to spend some time together. And I think I gave her my favorite gift I've ever given anyone. (I know... I know... it shouldn't be about me, but I think she liked it a lot too.)

I went to Michael's bought wood squares, paint, paint brushes, and sawtooth hangers. For our hang out time we set-up camp outside my parents' house laid out the supplies and painted our masterpieces.

So my gift to her was the supplies because she made the painting herself.

Why did I like it so much? I'm all about quality time and I love doing things with people.

Also... I don't want to forget...
I didn't have a post to wish Karen a happy 29th birthday last Sunday.
The night before they sang to her at dinner on the cruise.

And set-up a pretty little display in our room.

We started off her actual bday with champagne. (Full disclosure, she started everyday of the cruise off with champagne.)

Then we had a good-bye Germany beer at the Nuremberg airport.

29's going to be great!

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