Today is my birthday. I’m usually really super excited for this day. It’s usually my favorite “holiday” and I prance around all day like some sort of princess or something (well, because I am, naturally) and it’s all smiles and happiness and the best day ever. But this year, I have this pit in the bottom of my stomach and I can’t shake it. I just cannot ignore the fact that my mom isn’t here to celebrate with me. And it makes it just a little harder for me to want to celebrate. I just miss her, is all, and as crazy as it seems, I think I miss her now more than ever.
As for feeling like a princess, I still will, and I’ll still smile, and I’ll make the most of my day, because that’s what she would want. I’ll still wear my fun ballerina skirt (isn’t it divine?!) and twirl around to my favourite music and have a dance party with my husband. And I’ll still go to lunch with Daddio and get lunch dessert (lunch dessert is my favourite meal of the day, but birthday lunch dessert is even better) and we’ll enjoy our time as much as possible. And it’s still my day and I’ll have fun, damn it! Thankfully I have a husband who won’t let it be any other way. ;)
Happy birthday to me?
xo
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Absolutely, that skirt is SO divine! And a very happy, happy 26th birthday to you! Get some extra birthday lunch dessert, just because you can. :)
Enjoy today,
Katie
I will definitely get extra birthday lunch dessert!! ;)
xo
You look adorable!! Love the skirt :) Happy birthday, beautiful!
Thanks Pamela!! :)
xo
Happy birthday! I hope you find happiness through the sadness today =)
Liz
Teaching in the Valley
Aww thanks Liz!!! :)
xo
Happy Birthday! I am so sorry for your loss. My dad passed away a year and a half ago. That first birthday, father’s day, Christmas without him were pretty brutal. Hang in there, keep your mother close to your heart, and you will somehow get through this.
On another note, I’m obsessed with that skirt. You look gorgeous!
My mom is always close to my heart!! Thanks for your kind words, girl. Hugs to you!
xo
Happy Birthday!! Your mom is looking down from above and still celebrating with you! That is for sure! I also love that skirt. It is amazing!
XO XO
Mariah
Amen!!! Thanks Mariah, for your sweet words <3
xo
Happy birthday, Katie! I’m sure it’s not easy but you’re right- your mom would want for you to celebrate and have a great day so I hope that is what you are doing! :)
PS your next post better include a pic of your birthday-lunch-dessert!
Aww thanks Ashley!! And haha yes, you know my post will definitely have my birthday lunch dessert! ;)
xo
You look like Carrie Bradshaw in this skirt. Except prettier. Happy Birthday doll!
L
Awww that is the SWEETEST comment!! Thank you, girl!! :)
xo
I’m so sorry about the loss of your mom, I’m sure today must be difficult. Happy Birthday!
And I am totally in love with every single part of your amazing outfit! SO cute!
Thanks Amanda <3
xo
I hope you have the most delicious birthday lunch dessert ever!! You deserve it! Happy Birthday! :)
Aww thanks Lindsay!! :)
xo
You look stunning! I’ve been eyeing that skirt from Shabby Apple and its funny because you styled it exactly the way I would have haha. Happy birthday pretty lady!
Isn’t it gorgeous?! I definitely recommend it!! And thanks girl! :)
xo
Wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays Katie! No doubt your Mom is watching over you today and is so proud and happy for her gorgeous girl! <3
-Katie
Aw thanks Katie!!
xo
Happy birthday Katie : )
And I love how you styled that skirt!!
I think I might have to purchase it to wear to my bridal shower : )
Aww thanks girl!! I definitely recommend the skirt! It would be just perfect for a bridal shower! :)
xo
You look adorable – as always! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! That skirt is so you and perfect for today!!
Thanks girl!! :)
xo
Gorgeous skirt! Happy birthday! Sending many birthday wishes and prayers your way. Smile! :)
Thanks so much, Jasmine!! I smiled a lot yesterday! :)
xo
prettiest little birthday princess that there ever was!!
sending you all of my love and well wishes today, sweet friend :) i know that beautiful momma of yours is smiling down on you right now (and always) feeling more proud than ever!
love youuuuu!
and happy of happiest birthdays!!
xoxo
Awww love you Julia!!!! :)
xo
Happy Birthday! I love that skirt!! I know its hard but I hope you have a wonderful day!
Thanks so much girly! I did have a wonderful day! :)
xo
Happiest of Happy Birthday’s to yoU!
Thank youuuu!! :)
xo
Happy Birthday. I don’t know what I’d do without my mom! Praying for you to have a joy filled day!
Patterned Love
Thanks for your prayers, Naomi! They mean so much <3
xo
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING!
May all your dreams come true, but one, so that you always have something to strive for :-)
Much love, Bailey from Vanilla Blonde
Aww I love that!! :) Thanks Bailey girl!
xo
Happy Birthday pretty girl! I hope you have an amazing day
Thank youuu Amber!! :)
xo
Have a lovely day in a lovely skirt!
Marie @
Lemondrop ViNtAge
Aw thanks Marie!!
xo
This is gorgeous! If you get a chance, please link up to my What We Wore Party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-we-wore-3.html
Thanks Rita!
xo
Happy Birthday, Katie! I love that you wore this skirt! My birthday is next week, and this makes me think I have to wear something special, too. Here’s to you!
Birthdays are for wearing something special, is what I say!! ;)
xo
Stopping by from the link-up and I just adore your whole outfit! Makes me want to get a skirt like that. And happy birthday!
Cheers,
Char
char|treuth.com
Every girl should have a skirt like this, I think!! ;)
xo
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I actually saw this on Blogger Birthdays that I just found.
Very cute outfit as well!
Katie @ He Calls Me Grace
Aw thanks so much!! :)
xo
Happy Happy Birthday !! xoxo
Thanks Chelsea!! :)
xo
you are so gorgeous and happy birthday beautiful girl! you look amazing in your mamas pearls :)
Aw thanks sweet girl!! :) That made me smile!
xo
Happy birthday!! I’m so sorry about your mom. Also, I LOVE the tulle/ballet skirt trend, but I don’t think I pull it off. YOU, however, totally ROCK it! You look fabulous!
Thanks Ann!!! :) You’re so sweet!
xo
happy birthday, sweet friend. love that you are wearing your momma’s pearls. also i adore your skirt!
Thanks girl <3 I had to wear her pearls! It was comforting :)
xo
Happy birthday!!!
I love your princess style; why do we love that or perhaps some outrageous, pink Betsey Johnson (or esque) on our bdays, eh?
I mean I’m a grown-butt woman but that won’t stop me. I don’t think I even felt that way about styling myself on bdays until I started to feel old! Heh.
Haha because every girl should feel like a princess on her birthday, that’s why!! :) You’re never too old to play dress up!
xo
Happy Birthday to one gorgeous lady! You’re beautiful inside and out. =) Love your princess skirt. You’re so cute. =) Best wishes to you on your special day!
~Callie
http://www.creationsbycallie.com
Callie, you are the sweetest!! Your comment made me so happy! :)
xo
Quite possibly the cutest skirt ever! Happy Birthday! I found you via WIWW, and am so happy I did!
Awww I’m so glad you found me, too, Amy!! Thank youuu!!
xo
Remember the game Pretty, Pretty Princess??! It was my favorite everrrr. This outfit is the epitome of that game! This is by far the cutest birthday outfit I have ever seen! I’m glad you feel like a princess, because you definitely look the part:) I hope you had a very special day and indulged in all things worthy of a spectacular birthday celebration. I’m sure your mom is looking down and celebrating in honor of you:) Sending warm wishes and praying that your heart is filled with joy on your special day.
Happy birthday, Katie!!!!!
xo Ashley
I LOOOOOVED Pretty Pretty Princess!! Ugh, duh. That was the BEST! Thanks for your sweet commnt, Ashley girl!!! <3
xo
Happiest of birthday blessings. I can’t imagine what it would be like to not have your Mum around for you birthday so I pray God held your hand all day and that it was filled with your most favourite things…and I LOVE the skirt:) xo
You’re so sweet! Thanks for your comment, and especially for your prayers <3
xo
YES YES YES! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU PRINCESS! You’re beautiful inside and out!
Awww Amanda!!! THANK youuuuu, sweet girl! :)
xo
This is insanely cute! Love how you paired the pink with the gray. I’m sorry about your mom. :( Can’t even imagine. I hope your day went okay despite that pit. *hugs*
Lauren
Style of One’s Own
Thanks sweet girl <3 I did have a great day, despite that. Thanks for your kind words!!
xo
Happy Belated Birthday pretty lady!!!
I know your beautiful, brave mom was celebrating with you xxx
On Saturday I helped my friend celebrate her 30th she also lost her mom recently <3 it was tough but she got through! Stay strong xxx
Thanks, sweet Angela!!! I love what you said, and know that you’re right!! <3
xo
I hope you had a grand birthday, girlie. love you!
Thanks girl. YOU made it even better with your awesome video :) :)
xo
could not be more in love with that skirt. So beyond girly and fabulous. You look amazing, love. If you have a moment, I’d love if you’d check out my latest photo diary. :) xo
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Thanks girly! :) It’s my new favourite skirt, too!!
xo
i absolutely love this dress, everything is perfection. happy late birthday! hope it was awesome, even though your mom wasn’t here physically to celebrate with you. I’m sure she had some awesome birthday dessert to celebrate though in heaven!
Thanks girly!! :) I’m sure she celebrated too. I could feel her with me!
xo