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IT’S MY BIRTHDAY

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So today is my birthday, and it sure is different this year. Having a baby will do that, you know. It’s crazy, really. Every year, I count down the days to my birthday, I remind Zack how soon it is, I get all excited and giddy, but this year? Well, this year it’s just kind of snuck up on me, so quickly. I blinked, and here it is! And yeah, it’s fun and exciting and all, but honestly? I celebrated a different birthday already this year, on April 11th, and it was way more exciting than this 27th one. ;) I have a feeling it’ll be like that every year from here on out now. And I am more than okay with that!

I said something along the lines of birthdays being less important when you have a baby, and my dad replied “It will always be your day. Sam can tag along.” And I really liked that. He’s right: It will always be my day. :) So here’s to celebrating today! My dad’s coming over to take us out to lunch, as per birthday tradition, and Zack gave me my present last night… Which I am SO EXCITED about!!

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You’re looking at the newest member of Tone It Up! :D You have no idea. I’ve been following these girls for years and doing their workouts pretty much religiously, but I had never bought the plan. After having Sam, I’ve realized just how important nutrition is in living a healthy lifestyle, as well as working out, which I mean, I always knew of course, but I could use some more help now. ;) So Zack bought the plan, printed it all out, and put it all together for me. Which was no small task. It’s a longggg plan! And omgomgomgomgomg I AM SO EXCITED!!! So yay. Okay. I love my hubs.

Fun anecdote: I was eating cookie butter when Zack came to the living room with my present.
Me: “Should I stop eating cookie butter before I open the present?”
Zack: “It would actually be way better if you were eating cookie butter while opening the present.”

And indeed, he was right. It was pretty great. Cookie butter is part of the Tone It Up lifestyle, right? ;)

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So today I also just wanted to add a quick little thing about my feelings on birthdays and growing older in general. Each one is a blessing. Each year, each month, each day- they are all a gift. Life is SHORT and we should all remember to live in the moment and never take our lives or our loved ones for granted. Enjoy each day- you just never know when it will be your last. So go for that run you’ve been neglecting. See that friend you’ve been putting off seeing. Make that phone call. Send that email. Tell someone you love them, every day. These things are important, and can easily get pushed back with the good intentions of getting to “later.” There is no later. There is only now!

So here’s to another year older! I’m happy to be here. 27, be good to me. :)

p.s. last year’s birthday post here.

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    • Katie

      YES, I love that! So true :) It just makes my birthday even better that I get to celebrate with my little munchkin!
      xo

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  10. Elizabeth

    Happy birthday!!

    Today is also the day that I’ve been following your blog for one year. :) I remember seeing your tulle skirt on the wiww link up.

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    • Katie

      Oh my gosh, you just made my entire day by saying that!!! So cool that you’ve been following my blog for a year exactly! I LOVE that!!!! :) Thanks for sticking around ;)
      xo

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  14. Meagan

    Happy Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day – it’s totally okay to eat cookie butter (and anything else) on your special day (or any other day, haha) :) Enjoy!!!

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    • Katie

      You and I are SO twinsies!!!! I will definitely let you know how I like the plan! You know I’ll be writing about it on here, too! :)
      xo

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  20. Katie

    Happy Birthday!! I’m a newer reader (newer reader…huh….sounds funny) of your blog, so I went back to last year’s post. I have read before in recent posts when you mention losing your mom, but didn’t know much about her or her story. So, today I went through the archives a bit and read about her. And I’m crying for you because my mom is my best friend and I feel your loss… And I’m happy for you because between your super amazing and gorgeous mom and your stay-at-home sweetheart of a dad, you turned out just perfectly. I debated telling you this, but then I thought I would be comforted to know that my mom touched a stranger’s life… So now you know. :)

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    • Katie

      Oh my gosh, I’m so glad that you did decide to tell me that. You are so sweet and you absolutely made me smile today. <3 I love hearing that my story has touched someone in any way. Thank you, sweet girl :)
      xo

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  21. Leslie @ With Love, Leslie

    Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a wonderful day with your sweet family :)
    I have been following the Tone It Up Girls for years but I also have never bought their plan. I have a weird diet so I’m never sure which one to buy… lol!

    p.s. I am SO excited that I won a box of Kind bars!!! I have never ever won anything off a blog and I love Kind bars! YAY! :)

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    • Katie

      Thanks girl!! I can see how it can be tricky then- I just got the regular plan but I don’t have any sort of dietary restrictions or anything so that made it easy! And YAY I’m so glad that you won the Kind bars!! :)
      xo

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  23. Ashley

    Happy birthday, katie!!! That is SO SWEET of Zack to get the TIU plan! The first thing when I saw your instagram pic about it was “OMG HE PRINTED IT TOO!” hahaha that is one awesome hubby you have :) Enjoy your day!!!

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    • Katie

      Thanks Ashley! I know, right? I was so impressed! I can’t believe he printed the whole thing and also put each page into plastic sleeves! He’s a keeper ;)
      xo

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  24. dramaqueensmum

    Happy Birthday. I’ve been counting down to mine (it’s Saturday). My Mom called this morning & said “Happy Birthday”. I’m like “it’s not until Saturday”. She said she knows, but thought she would say happy birthday since we are going away tomorrow. So then My Dad gets on the phone & says Happy Birthday. So I told him it isn’t my b-day. Then I said “why don’t you call me on my b-day & say Happy Birthday?”. I do have a cellphone. He said he’ll probably call me on Saturday too. Do you have any fun plans? We’re going to Maine. Have fun with your baby today.
    http://therantingsofadramaqueensmum.blogspot.com

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  27. Ann

    Happy birthday!! I hope you have a lovely day! What a great present! And with a baby, you get one more person to celebrate YOU! :)

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    • Katie

      Thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you to say :) and you MUST try cookie butter! I literally just had it for the first time last month and it changed my life lol
      xo

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  32. Whitney

    Happy birthday!!! What a great gift – and that he had it bound for you too!! I’ve been considering buying the TIU nutrition plan, but I just can’t make myself spend the money. I’m sure it’s totally worth it, though. Can’t wait to hear what you think of it!

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  34. Imogen

    Happy birthday, how exciting. That picture of your little baby giving you a gift is absolutely incredible, adorable and classic. Treasure it forever.

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  36. Chandler

    Happy Belated Birthday!! :) I love what you said at the end about not taking this life for granted. This week has been really hard from me and it is important to remember all of those around me, as well as myself.

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    • Katie

      Aw thanks! :) I’m sorry this week was hard for you, I hope things are looking up and that next week will be much easier and better!! <3
      xo

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