i had a really lovely birthday. which was nice because the last couple years my birthdays have tended to be disappointing and involving tears. but this year was nice!
i went out to arizona to spend some time with my good friends there the week before, which was great. my arizona friends mean the world to me! here's a picture of my two ashleys and i when we all went out.
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then back in LA i went out with work people (plus caitlin) the night before my birthday, which was also a lot of fun! here's a couple pics of my coworkers/friends and i from that night.
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then on my actual birthday my mom came to town, i spent a couple hours at the day spa, and then went with family to a beautiful dinner out!
thank you Lord for 24 wonderful years of life! i am blessed!!!