Friday Favorites {Birthday Edition}

I'm linking up with the following ladies for a little late Friday Favorites! 

{One}

It was my birthday yesterday and I turned 29. Let me tell you, some may think that is young, but man it was hard on me. Don't even mention next year. I really thought it would take longer to get to 30.  I mean didn't I just graduate college 2 years ago?! I did however score some adorable presents. My two favorite:

These shoes:

This dish towel:

It just so happens home sweet home is right around where I live :) I love me some Minnesota!

{Two}

Seriously I have been a die hard HP fan for such a long time. I have dreams of reading the HP books together with my girls then watching the movies after we read each book. I got this as well for my birthday and you better believe I'm reading it this weekend!

{Three}

One of the reasons I love blogging is "meeting" new moms and seeing how they parent and fun things they do. Well one of those mommas just sent her little boy off to kindergarten and packed this in his bag to give to his teacher. A GIANT PENCIL COOKIE. I mean come on. Its ADORABLE. You better believe I snatched up two of those for Elliot's preschool teachers :) 

{Four}

Next Saturday the hubby and I will be married for five whole years! Unreal to say that! We are taking a little four day trip sans kids to soak up some peace and quiet and enjoy this view every night!

{Five}

Right before we take off for our trip we are having Elliot's 4th birthday party! Here are some food ideas I'm thinking for the mermaid party for the kids

along with a few different SHELLS and cheese for the adults. I'm thinking these three kids:

Bacon Pesto

Jalapeno Popper

Chili Mac and Cheese

We have no plans this weekend and I'm so excited to kick back and relax!

xoxo, 

Kristi