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Why I’m spoiled… and happy.

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Tomorrow may or may not be my 25th birthday (it may). So that means I’m halfway to 50. Can you believe it? It’s pretty exciting. (I’m not sure why I’m excited about being halfway to 50. I just am. I’m odd.)

Anyhoo… my husband is coming home from Idaho so we can celebrate. I’m thrilled. I’m taking off a half day… and it’s supposed to be 80 degrees outside.
Plus – When I got home from work on Wednesday, I was surprised to find a package on my porch. When I opened it, this little lovely was inside.

(Photo from Overstock)
It’s a Brother CE-4000. My hubby sent it to me for my birthday. I’m in love (with my husband AND the machine.)
It’s so much more than I expected. It seems to have lots of fancy things, and capabilities for quilting and even button sewing and zipper insert capabilities. I’m not the most experienced sewer, but I wanted to learn more and do more so this is beyond amazing. He did such a good job. He didn’t even have me pick it out.
There are lots of ideas for projects rolling through my head.
Then, my little sis from my sorority days took me out to supper last night. And gave me this classy little lady.

(Photo from Vera Bradley)
The Java Blue curvy tote. It’s a-freakin-dorable. I screamed. A lot. I’ve wanted a Vera Bradley bag, but never had one. Em knew that.
I’m a lucky, spoiled, happy girl.
I don’t know how it can get any better, and it’s not even my actual birthday yet. I prefer to celebrate my birthday beginning on April 1.

Comments

  3. Yea! Another happy birthday for you. Super cute purse…I got one from Pam and Emily for my birthday. They make sure I’m fashionable. I’m glad they’re taking care of you too 🙂

  4. Happy birthday Kim. Enjoy your weekend with Ryan. Let me know when you figure out all the fancy settings on your sewing machine and we’ll have a quilting day.

  7. Awww Kim! Happy (early) birthday! That is one hawt sewing machine. My heart’s going pitter patter.

    (And I’m LMAO @ your comment on my Wolverine post. *giggle, snort*)

  9. happy almost birthday!!! love your very bradley tote–my inlaws started my VB collection for christmas and added for VDay and Easter. i dont have a purse though–that is FABULOUS!

  10. Happy (early) birthday!!!! =)

    Love the sewing machine! I was just thinking today about sewing a sassy kitchen apron. (Like that will help me out in the kitchen department.)Perhaps we ought to plan a sewing night?!

    Enjoy your time with Ryan!!

  12. So I am late getting your card in the mail…dont be mad! I hope your day with Ryan is great 🙂
    love ya!
    Ali