My birthday present from LilZ
Best. Birthday. Ever.
Between roses from my husband the day before to the premiere of Harry Potter the first two hours of the day after, my birthday was most wonderful.
I actually put on makeup before I went shopping yesterday. I don’t even wear makeup to work, so you know I was trying to impress someone. I’m just still not sure who.
I had good luck at Gap and Banana Republic. I bought a few other things at a few other stores I’ll probably never go in again, but mostly from the two stores I’ve actually shopped at before. I went in avoiding solid color 100% cotton tops and blue jeans. That’s all that’s in my closet now. I came home with several pair of non-denim capris, several simply pretty blouses, and THREE SKIRTS. Can you believe it? I bought SKIRTS. And more shocking than the skirts? Shoes with BOWS on them. BOWS. And no one was confunding me to do so.
Speaking of confunding…
I saw the Harry Potter premiere last night. (No spoilers! I promise!) Or, early this morning, I guess. I was 110% pleased with 95% of it, if that makes sense. 5% of it, however? Eh. I was fine with most changes and manipulations in the story. I’ve come to expect, and almost look forward to those because it gives me something to be surprised by. However, there were TWO additions I was unhappy with and ONE omission that disappointed me. I think I’ll wait to see it one more time before I place my final judgment.
I will say this: Rupert Grint (Ron) is utterly adorable in this film.
Now back to the non-birthday real world. *sigh* At least I have new clothes to wear. And something about new clothes makes it much easier to deal with going to work after only 3 hours of sleep. It’s like…magic.
It sounds like you had the BESTEST birthday!!!
And I love the present from LilZ
AWESOME!!!
my little sisters and i are going to see it tonight, and i CAN’T WAIT.
p.s. lilz’s present is AWESOME.
What a rockin bday! You need to post pics of these shoes… I’m so intrigued!
LilZ did an awesome job with his gift. you’ve got such awesome kids! Sounds like a sucessful and AWESOME birthday! Yay!
I agree with SupaCoo; I think we need to see some pictures of your new clothes!
LilZ’s gift is just toooo cute, & I love his shirt…it’s okay Pluto, I’m not a planet either. Ha!
Happy belated, Lady!
LilZ is amazing!
I, with no artistic talent, would have cropped everyone to be in the CENTER of the photo.
And … I’m glad someone else recognized his shirt.
LilZ’s present is wonderful. You done good, mama.
That is an awesome present!! I love it.
Man…I want to know what you didn’t like and did like. I walked away pretty happy with the movie. I 200% agree that Rupert is absolutely adorable in this movie. Of course I think that in all the movies, I have a very very soft spot for Ron and Rupert plays him so so well. I had a thought during the movie that NO one else could have played his part….I think silly as it is, the scenes when Harry drinks the luck potion, some of the best acting I have seen him do…..I had a hard time taking my eyes off of him because of his expressions…..
You need to do a fashion show post now! I’m glad the birthday shopping was so successful.
It sounds like a great birthday!
LOVE, LOVE LilZ’s birthday present.
Aren’t you going to model your new clothes for us?
Happy Birthday! I love the photo gift.
I can’t wait to see Harry Potter (going Saturday), and now I am dying to know which additions/omissions you are talking about!
Wow, that is awesome! I wonder who he got his creativity from??
Awesome! I desperately need to go shopping myself. You have inspired me.
That photo is awesome! LilZ is very talented.
I am glad you had a super birthday and your shopping trip went well. Ever have those days when you can’t find anything in the shop that suits? I am intrigued by the bow shoes too. You might inspire me to buy a pair of high heels ( I don’t have any in my wardrobe). Although I don’t have any place to wear them actually.
My eyelids are not so happy with Harry Potter today, after the midnight movie, but I really liked it. I finally was feeling Ron, whom I’ve never liked in the movies (unlike my 16yo daughter who has always been Team Ron). Luna Lovegood is my favorite–wish we saw more of her.
I too love the photo bday gift. My favorite is NikkiZ’s expression- giving LilZ the ‘you’re a dork’ look.
(is it bad that w/ the b&w and her holding the paper, I am reminded of a mug shot?)
I’m seeing the movie in 5hours- squee! I just read 5 of the books in 6 days to refresh my memory- huge nerd am I and proud to be!!
Happy belated
LilZ’s present is wonderful! You’re such a lucky mom!
Happy belated Birthday!
I absolutely love the pic!!!
What an amazing teenage son you have =)
Happy Birthday!!!
So glad you had fun. We just got back from HP. I am… about the same as you on it.
So happy you had a good birthday. The present from LilZ rocks indeed!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the movie. I’m pretty bummed with what was left out, even though I understand that it was a complicated setup – still.
i have been wondering how you liked the movie. can’t wait to see it.
Ditto Maria. We want to see pics of your new threads.
That really is an amazing b-day: one with Harry Potter!!!!
I saw it at Midnight, too. And I’m with you. I totally adored it, but I was kinda bummed about some of the left out parts….I’m developing theories as to why it was done, most of which are along the lines of “for the next movie!”
That is an awesome birthday present! Seriously.
I saw Harry Potter last night. It had been so long since I read it that I didn’t have many complaints because I don’t remember everything exactly. I am curious to know what the 2 ommissions & 1 addition were that you didn’t like.
I am totally wanting to re-read Deathly Hallows now but we are moving and it’s in a box. Oh well, once we get there and unpack!
Happy Birthday (late)!
Glad you had a great day! Where are the pics of your new gear? Am curious to see this pair of shoes – WITH BOWS!
When isn’t Rupert adorable? I’m so glad you had such a wonderful birthday! Love the photo!