Last night was quite a great wrap up to an amazing weekend! First, let me catch ya’ll up on what you may have missed…
- My Magazine Writer Audition (<—featuring another VLOG!)
- Dancing Up A Storm
- He Had Been Listening
- Lots of Love
Yesterday afternoon, I ended up going to the movies with my friend Eileen to see One For The Money. I never read the book so I didn’t have anything to compare it to, but Eileen said that she liked the book better (as it usually is, right?). The movie was funny – didn’t totally blow me away – but either way, it was fun just to spend a little extra time out for the afternoon.
When I arrived back home, I think I had somewhat disappointed Jay. Apparently he wasn’t expecting me to be home so soon, and had been planning on surprising me with a home cooked dinner.
Since he hadn’t started anything at this point, I told him I’d have no problem evacuating the kitchen and letting him continue on with his surprise. So that’s exactly what I did. I relaxed on the couch while my man cooked me an amazing dinner that looked like this.
I’m tellin’ you…he has totally outdone himself this week. First the pancake breakfast, then a surprise dinner? I’m starting to think that he was starting to feel the pressure from all of your comments here on the blog. I know it’s not going to last forever, but I’ll take it while it lasts.
But anyway…
Dinner consisted of his signature garlic green beans,
baked sweet potato fries,
and grilled, Caesar-marinated chicken, which was actually cooked outside on the grill. Seriously…grilling outside at the end of January in upstate New York? That’s practically unheard of!
But I love it.
Everything was absolutely delicious! Since the chicken breasts were pretty big, I ate half of mine and saved the other half to have at some point during the week.
Besides…I had a special birthday dessert to save room for!
Did any of you guess right?
Well, if you guessed an embarrassingly enormous cup of fro yo with boatloads of toppings, then you were absolutely right.
Apparently I felt the need to load up on everything because, you know, it was for the birthday. No, I’m not making excuses or anything.
Three different kinds of fro yo, lots of chocolate candy and caramel.
No fruit. No “healthy” toppings. No shame.
It’s been a while since I had any sort of fro yo, and I’m telling you that it was worth every single calorie. I decided to indulge in my birthday dessert last night, instead of tonight because we actually have other fun plans for this evening that most likely won’t involve dessert.
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So now, we’ve finally made it to the finale of Birthday Week…today is the BIG DAY! I now officially can’t call Jay “old” anymore, because I, too, have joined the big 2-8 club. Seriously…28? I still can’t believe it. Boy time sure does fly.
So what have I been doing to celebrate the actual birthday so far? Funny you should ask…because I’ve actually been at my first official day of work at the new job since 5:00am…and I’ll be there until about 10:00am this morning.
But hey, at least I’m getting the most out of my day, right?
I’ll be back later gators! Oh, but before I forget…thanks to everyone for dealing with my obnoxious obsession with Birthday Week all this past week.
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
Happy Birthday to my dear friend!!!! Wish I could be there to celebrate with ya!
Khushboo says
Happy birthday Courtney!!! And congrats on the job- hope your first day is going really well :)! Working on your birthday is usually a shame but being the first day and all, I bet it’s an exception :)! That fro yo cup has me drooling- go big or go home! Have a great day!!!
Shannon from Healthiful Balance says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy your special day! :)
AshleyD says
Happy birthday! That fro-yo sure looks delicious! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Taking the whole week to celebrate is pretty much mandatory- it only seems right :) I’m glad that it has been such a wonderful week for you!
I love your fro-yo no- no shame only celebratory deliciousness!
Katy says
Happy Birthday Courtney!!! Hope the final day of your birthday week is full of fun and surprises!! :)
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
I’d be all over that birthday froyo. fruit just takes up too much room in those itty bitty (large) cups. ;) have a great one, lady!
Kathryn says
Oh my gosh, have we seen a recipe for those green beans? They look delish! And that’s coming from someone who’s extremely picky about how I’ll eat green beans.
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Happy birthday, Courtney! And good luck on your first day :D
Hope says
Happy Birthday, Courtney! I hope you have the most wonderful day today! :)
Emily says
Happy Birthday! We went yesterday afternoon to see that movie too….at Colonie Center. Is that where you were? I was craving TCBY yesterday after the movie but we went home!! Boo :(
Courtney says
Nope, we were in Clifton Park :)
Brittney says
Happy Birthday Courtney!!!
Stefanie says
Happy Birthday!!! :D
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Happy Birthday Courtney! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Jessica @ Bright-Eyes & Bushy-Tales says
Happy Birthday! That fro to looks incredible! Hope you have a fantastic day!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
HAPPY Birthday, Courtney!!!! Hope it’s a stellar day!!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
Happy Birthday, I hope you have a fantastic day, you have had a pretty stealer week so far!
marci blumenfeld says
Happy Birthday!! Hope your day is fantastic!
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing says
Happy Birthday! And happy first day of work! Exciting stuff :)
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
2. I had a big cup of fro yo for my birthday dessert too!!
3. It’s my first day of work too!
GOOD LUCK!
Courtney says
Yes, I saw that! Glad to see it went well for you :-)
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
happy happy birthday pretty lady!!! it sounds like you’ve had an EXCELLENT birthday week so far, and i hope today tops it off. i totally need to convince my husband that we need to do this whole birthday week thing too…
p.s. your froyo look AMAZING. i’m all about the chocolate and candy toppings too… pshhh fruit?!! ;)
Amanda says
Happy Birthday Courtney!! :)
Olivia says
Happy birthday girl! :)
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
Happy Birthday! Good luck on your first day of work! :)
Lee @ fit foodie finds says
YES I love the last picture of you in the snow suit. It reminds me of…”Ralphieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee” haha. Happy birthday :)
Courtney says
LOL, yesss!! :)
Lara says
I love your obsession with birthday week, mostly because it has inspired me to celebrate my birthday week this year. I have a summer birthday, so my celebration is often cut short since either myself, my family or my friends are out of town. This year, all that shall change, esp since I’m turning 20. AH! Congrats on your first day of work!
Laura @ LauraLikesDesign says
Happy birthday Courtney! I hope you have a great day and that it is filled with lots of fun and even more surprises!
Kelsey says
Happy Birthday Courtney!! I am going to have to tip off my boyfriend to your phenomenon called “birthday week.” Hope you have a great day!
Lindsey says
Happy Birthday! You are lucky to have such a great husband :)
Jodi @ Southern Flavored Life says
Happy birthday, Courtney!
I love reading your blog; it reminds me to stay balanced!
Meg says
Happpppyyyy birtdhay Courtney!!!!! hope its great one!!!
Alyssa says
Happy Birthday!!!! Enjoy your day!!! By the way, your fro-yo looks awesome and I now want a big giant cup for myself!!!
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! says
Aw happy birthday!
I love how many bloggers are celebrating birthdays within these 2 weeks!!
Elisabeth says
Happy birthday! Here’s to 28 being the best year yet!
Jackie says
Happy Birthday from one Upstate Gal to another! I read your blog everyday and it has provided so much inspiration for me — including an idea to celebrate Birthday Week this October! :)
Lena @Fit on the Rocks says
Happy Birthday!!! I’m glad you had such a good birthday week, so hopefully today is extra awesome.
Traci says
Happy Birthday to one of my favorite bloggers (seriously!). Hope you have a great day!
Courtney says
Thanks, Traci! :)
Nicole says
Happy Birthday! It sounds like you had a great week leading up to the special day, and hope today is just as terrific!
Btw, love the kiddy pics – too cute!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says
Happy birthday!!! Hope you have a wonderful day :D
Amanda says
Happy Birthday Courtney! Hope it’s fabulous! :)
Carly says
Happy birthday Courtney! And congrats on all of your latest accomplishments – it’s been a great year for you with big changes (I’m a daily reader) :)
Lina says
Happy Birthday Courtney, have a fabulous day! I still follow your blog all the time, still ‘addicted’ ;) Good luck with your new job, I wish I was local to you so I could ‘hire’ you!! xoxoxox
Kassidy says
Happy birthday!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Happy, happy birthday! Enjoy 2-8!
Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter says
Happy birthday Courtney!! Hope you have a great day! :)
Yay on your first day!! :)
Brigitt says
Happy Birthday Courtney! Good luck at work today!
Laurie says
Happy birthday!! The dinner and fro yo looked amazing, what a great way to start your 28th year :)
melissa says
Happy Birthday! It’s mine too except I’m 1-8!
Kristin @ FoodFash says
Happy Birthday!!! Twenty eight was one of they best years ever. Hope your twenty eight is one for the books as well!!
Nicole says
Happy Birthday!!!! Hope you have a fantastic day!! :)
Molly says
Looks like you had a great birthday week!
Coral says
i think TCBY seriously makes the BEST froyo out of all the chains.
and have a happy birthday!!!!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says
Happy birthday pretty lady!! Jay is so sweet, and the dinner he made you looks amazing!! I hope today is great for you :D.
Miz says
happppy birthday!
it’s trite but true—life only gets better with age.
xo
Cat @Breakfast to Bed says
I used to wake up that early for work. I do not envy you at all!!
Care @HealthierGirl says
Happy Birthday! Have a great first day – I’m sure you’ll be great!
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb says
Happiest of birthdays to you!!
chelcie @ chelcie's food files says
Happy Birthday Courtney! If I were you I would absolutely indulge in a big cup of fro yo too! I hope you have an awesome day!
Elly Simonich says
Happy Birthday Courtney! Your blog is one of my favorites to follow so thank you for sharing your life with us all, have a fabulous day!
Courtney says
Aww, thanks Elly! :)
Marie says
Happy Birthday, Courtney! Every week should be birthday week, huh!? ;) Have a wonderful day! I have a feeling this year will be your best one yet!
Holly says
Happy Happy Birthday!! :D Looks like an awesome dinner- can’t wait to hear what’s in store for tonight!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says
Hope you have an amazing rest of your Monday!! Happy birthday lady!! :-)
Melanie @ BeautifullyNutty says
Happy Birthday Courtney! I’m so happy to hear you’ve had such a wonderful week! You could extend the celebration out to a birthday month…that’s what I like to do! just sayin!
michelle kim says
Dang I wish I had a birthday week, too. My birthday was yesterday, and I at least had a birthday weekend :)
Props to Jay on the dinner! Looks delicious!!
Jamie says
Happy Birthday, Courtney!! Looks like you had an awesome b-day and I hope your day continues to be amazing! And don’t worry, you’re not alone in the birthday obsession area. I am such a birthday diva that this year my friends were tempted to ignore my birthday! But I believe that birthdays are the one day it’s acceptable to be a diva :)
Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill says
Happy birthday, Courtney! I hope you have a wonderful birthday–you deserve it!
Kim @ The Family Practice says
Happy Birthday!! At least you’ve done a lot of celebrating before today – that makes having to work a little less of a bummer. That fro yo looks amazing! And I’m impressed by Jay’s cooking!
Ruthie Hart says
Happy birthday Miss Courtney! I hope 28 brings you lots of wonderful things!!! And goodluck on your first day :-)
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Happy Birthday to you! Welcome to the 2-8 club…it’s a fun one for sure!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
What a delicious looking birthday meal!! Happy birthday!!
Lisa says
Happy Birthday :)!
Jessica W. says
Happy Birthday!! Congrats on the new job!!
Ashlee says
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your special day :)
Shayla @ The Good Life says
Happy 28th birthday Courtney!!! Hope you have a wonderful day and good luck at your first “official” day at work! :)
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Happy Birthday! What a great week you have been having! 28, your so young! :) I totally need to do a Birthday week in August! he he Maybe I better start planning? Happy Birthday again! may all your dreams and wishes come true!
Jenny says
Happy Birthday, Courtney!!! I hope day #1 at the new job is the perfect start to your 28th year!!!
Steph says
Happy Birthday Courtney!! I think I’ll be adopting your tcby birthday treat for my birthday this year :) Looks so yummy
Have a fantastic day!
Laura @ Unchartered 20s says
Aww thats so sweet of Jay!!
Happy Birthday!! Have a great day!
Allison says
Happy Birthday Courtney! I love that I had the exact same meal for my birthday as well! A big cup of fro-yo for dessert as well! Enjoy your day!!
Allison says
Happy Birthday Courtney! I love that I had the exact same meal for my birthday as well! A big cup of fro-yo for dessert as too! Enjoy your day!!
katie Carso says
Happy Birthday Girl! I hope it rocks!
Shannon says
Happy Birthday, Courtney! Have a great day and may all of your birthday wishes come true. 28 is NOT old at all. Don’t feel ashamed about your age.
Your husband seems so sweet; my parents would never put up with a thing like Birthday Week- mostly because I’m a triplet, so if I got special treatment a week leading up to my birthday, my 2 brothers would have to have the same thing happen to them.
I have never been to TCBY before. I want to try it, and bunch of people in my class absolutely love it. I think TCBY is getting really good business. Every time I drive past, there are always cars in the parking lot.
Lauren says
Aw, I love your birthday week celebrations :) Hope you have a great day and that froyo looks amazing!!
Sabine says
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Courtney!
(Everything good for your birthday.)
Have the best birthday ever with all your loved ones, lots of fun, food and, as it seems, a little bit of fitness too. :)
(Btw, it’s my sister’s birthday also. And tomorrow her little son turns six. So – a lot to celebrate!)
Courtney says
Happy birthday Courtney! I hope it’s as amazing as you!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
Happy birthday, girl! I hope it’s fabulous! :)
erica says
happy birthday!!! looks like your week has been fabulous! i need to look into this birthday WEEK business. i wonder if i can swing it too? ;p
Julie says
Happy Birthday! Don’t aplogize for loving birthday week…you put a smile on our faces everyday and, as readers, we love hearing about all the good things coming your way. No shame in that! Enjoy YOUR day. :)
Nikki @ Heels to Sneakers says
Happy Birthday!! We are the same age :) I am also turing the big 2-8 this year, even though I keep telling everyone I am 25 :)
Btw totally going to try and talk my husband into “Birthday Week”!
Claire says
Happy Birthday Courtney! Mine’s tomorrow, so I’ve been celebrating birthday week right along with you. Have SO much fun tonight!
Courtney says
Happy Birthday, Claire! :)
Kathryn @ Flopoodle says
Happy birthday!!!! :D
Val says
Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoyed your day! And I love the sound of birthday week. I am going to start implementing it next year!!
Sarah says
Happy 28th!!! i join the club in october ;)
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
Happy Birthday, Courtney!!! Hope your day was great!
P.S. I may need to steal this “birthday week” idea of yours…I’m pretty sure you’re on to something brilliant… : )
Courtney says
Steal away!! :)
Charlotte says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope you’re having an amazing day!
Katie @ Plates and Paste says
Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day!
Claire says
Happy Birthday, Courtney :-) It sounds like it was amazing. I love the “embarrassingly large” serving of fro-yo ;-) I have been guilt more than once of that offense. Ha! I know 28 will treat you well and look forward to future posts and best of luck with the new job…how exciting you have worked so hard!!
Courtney (Pancakes and Postcards) says
happy happy birthday courtney!!! hope it’s all been amazing!
Amy says
Happy Birthday Courtney! I hope you enjoyed your birthday dessert! Good luck with your new writing job – I can’t wait to see your first article :)
Courtney says
Thanks Amy! I don’t have a writing job YET…that post from before was actually just an audition post to try to get the job…so I’m keeping my fingers crossed! :)
Calee says
Happy Birthday! I love that you got a massive thing of yogurt. I just discovered that we have an Orange Leaf last night, which is SELF SERVE yogurt + toppings. I had no idea how it worked, so I packed the thing full of yogurt and toppings, and they weighed it to charge me for it. Most expensive ice cream ever … I didn’t need to get that much. I figured they charged by size! :)
Courtney says
Oh yes…they sure do get ya with that whole “pay by weight” thing, don’t they? ;)
Heather says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!