MY BIRTHDAY (sammy style)

i am offically no longer a teenager. i cannot believe it; and yes, i do feel older today.

despite my slight depression about turning the big 2-0 today (yikes, thats so freakin old), i am one year closer to being able to go into a bar and well, thats about it...

however, birthdays are a HUGE deal in my family (as many of you are aware), so the presents are always poppin'. my mom always goes out of her way to make my birthday EXTRA special because it's so close to xmas (which, by the way...Merry Xmas!).

here is the break down for my 2009 bday celebration...

1. the lululemon running pant dusted with fleece inside. absolutely TO DIE FOR. lulu attire is a little overboard in the price department so i am incredibly grateful to my brother matt and his gf marie who splurged on these amazing pants.

2. photographed ON the pants is another present probably only i would be thrilled to receive... a heart rate monitor with a built in calorie counter and pedometer. nike does it up right watch style and it also came with a micro chip for my shoe and computer so i can track my routes and progress. SCORE. and thanks d :)



3. ruffle skirt in a lovely lilac hue, thick black elastic waist band... a purchase from Nordstroms. Nanc really out did herself this year... just wait to the grand finale.


4. whats a birthday without roses from daddy?


Items not photographed here:
- gold link bracelet from grandma and pop
- yummy oatmeal cashmere sweater

NOW GRAND FINALE> SIT TIGHT.

last, but NEVER least... A NEW MARC BAG. absolutely beyond funky fresh fab, this teal faux alligator marc bag makes me speechless and truthfully, tears came to my eyes when i first put it over my shoulder. as you can tell, i look like a complete foo (and yes, that's a birthday tiara) but who cares- i have a new marc bag. the end.



thanks to everyone who made my 20th so special!! have a happy and safe holiday and stay safe in our pockets! <3