Monograms and Manicures: 25!!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

25!!

Today, I turn 25 years old! I was born at tea time, 3:58pm to be exact. Perhaps that explains my love for a good scone with clotted cream and strong cup of English Breakfast.

I am SO thankful today as I look back on all the past 25 years. I am beyond blessed!!! It is amazing how quickly time goes by, yet how much can be packed into a day. I have the BEST family and the most AMAZING friends (both in real life and through the Internet) that make each day better than the last! Thank you to all those who have made this charming life so worth living! Here is to 25 more AMAZING years!!!

87 comments:

...All Things Refined said...: Happy Birthday! Celebrate all month long~; February 20, 2010 12:16 AM
Jeannie said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy!! Thank you so much for all you do, your blog is what inspired me to start mine! I hope you have a GREAT birthday!!!; February 20, 2010 12:37 AM
~Mrs. Guru~ said...: Happy Birthday!; February 20, 2010 4:01 AM
Sherrie said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy! :); February 20, 2010 6:01 AM
PoshMomma said...: I hope the year ahead is your most magical & perfect yet. God Bless you with health & happiness. xoxo; February 20, 2010 6:12 AM
A Town and Country Life said...: Happy Birthday. I hope this year brings you lots of love and laughter.
:-); February 20, 2010 6:13 AM
Maggie said...: Happy birthday to you! Twenty-five is indeed a milestone.; February 20, 2010 6:22 AM
MG said...: Happy Birthday!; February 20, 2010 6:33 AM
QueenBeeSwain said...: happy happy Hopsy! the world is yours today!

kHm; February 20, 2010 7:02 AM
Elle said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy! I loved your list of 25 things. A safari gets my absolute highest recommendation. I went on one in Africa before the babies came along and it was the MOST MAGICAL experience. Words cannot describe. We also share athletic abilities only I've never done any competitive horse riding :) Hope your day is fabulous!; February 20, 2010 7:11 AM
Kellybag said...: Happy Birthday!; February 20, 2010 7:21 AM
CashmereLibrarian said...: Happy Birthday, Hopsy! May the next twenty-five years continue to surprise and inspire you!; February 20, 2010 7:21 AM
Chick in the Czech said...: Happy Happy Birthday!!!; February 20, 2010 7:22 AM
ERR said...: Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating.; February 20, 2010 7:23 AM
Ann said...: Happy Birthday! Have an amazing day!; February 20, 2010 7:34 AM
New England Gal said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy!!! Hope you have an amazing day!; February 20, 2010 7:41 AM
Courtney Michelle said...: Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fabulous day!!

February must be a great month!! My birthday was yesterday & I turned 22.

Enjoy your day! :); February 20, 2010 7:45 AM
Mrs. Bogarde said...: Happy Birthday, Hopsy! I have so enjoyed your blog :) Wendy; February 20, 2010 7:49 AM
Marla said...: I hope you have a marvelous day...filled with thing that you adore! HAppy 25!; February 20, 2010 7:57 AM
e.m. said...: Happiest Birthday!! I hope you continue to enjoy!; February 20, 2010 8:20 AM
LPC said...: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday deeeeeeeeaaaaaaaar Hopsy, Happy Birthday to you!; February 20, 2010 8:21 AM
Miss Monogram said...: Happy Birthday!!; February 20, 2010 8:25 AM
Sally said...: Happy 25th! Hope you have a wonderful birthday!; February 20, 2010 8:27 AM
Ashleigh said...: Happy Birthday! Have a fabulous day!; February 20, 2010 8:29 AM
PinkGator said...: Happy Birthday, Hopsy!!!
xo; February 20, 2010 8:34 AM
KAG said...: happy birthday, hopsy! xoxo KAG; February 20, 2010 8:52 AM
Randall @ Happy For This Moment said...: Happy, happy birthday!; February 20, 2010 8:54 AM
Emily said...: Happy Birthday!; February 20, 2010 8:57 AM
kellie said...: happy birthday!!! You truly are a wonderful person.... thanks for sharing all your adventures!; February 20, 2010 9:22 AM
lizziefitz said...: Happy Birthday!; February 20, 2010 9:36 AM
Allison said...: Happy Birthday, Dear! Hope it's the best yet!; February 20, 2010 9:42 AM
FRUGAL DIVA said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy! Have a great Day!; February 20, 2010 9:44 AM
suburban prep said...: Hope you have a day and a year full of wonderful memories.
Happy Happy Birthday!!; February 20, 2010 9:46 AM
Farrah said...: Happy Happy Birthday Hopsy! You're such a delightful young woman! Here's to many, many more birthday's!; February 20, 2010 10:03 AM
Peachy Keen said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy! I hope you have fantastic day and that is only the beginning of another truly terrific year!; February 20, 2010 10:09 AM
Izzy Bee's Mom said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy!! I hope you have a wonderful day!; February 20, 2010 10:11 AM
SweetPea said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy!; February 20, 2010 10:31 AM
MJC said...: Happy birthday! Thank you for sharing your blessed life with us!; February 20, 2010 10:33 AM
Our Comfy~ Cozy Life!!!! said...: Happy Birthday!!!!

Have a wonderful, blessed day!!!!; February 20, 2010 10:42 AM
Henley on the Horn said...: Here's to 25 TIMES four!!! May you have many, many more blessed years, beautiful Hopsy!; February 20, 2010 10:55 AM
Ann said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy!!! Thank you for bringing so much sunshine into our lives!! Ann; February 20, 2010 11:10 AM
CRICKET said...: Happy Birthday. Have a beautiful day! Honestly, life only gets better the older you get. There is so much to look forward too. Cheers!; February 20, 2010 11:27 AM
Bethany said...: Happy Birthday! Best wishes for you today and every day.; February 20, 2010 11:48 AM
Fashion Meets Food said...: Happy birthday!! I just found your blog and adore it!; February 20, 2010 11:50 AM
bloggerprotectionprogram said...: Have a wonderful birthday Hopsy!; February 20, 2010 1:00 PM
JMK said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy!!! Have a great day and an even better year!; February 20, 2010 1:05 PM
martha - caknitter said...: Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your special day.; February 20, 2010 1:12 PM
Mona said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy! Wishing you many, many more. You are an inspirational woman. Cheers!!
xoxo; February 20, 2010 1:41 PM
3 Peanuts said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy. You are certainly blessed with people who love you and I hope your year is filled with JOY!; February 20, 2010 1:44 PM
Ashley B said...: Happy 25th Hopsy! Hope it's a great one!; February 20, 2010 2:04 PM
Candy said...: Happy birthday darling! Hope you have a great one. xx; February 20, 2010 2:18 PM
The Pink Cheeseburger said...: Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day!; February 20, 2010 3:15 PM
Tales From My Empty Nest said...: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hopsy!! I hope you have an amazing day celebrating. 25 us quite a milestone!!! Enjoy! Love & blessings from NC!; February 20, 2010 3:47 PM
linda said...: Happy Birthday, sweet Hopsy!!!!
-from your NY fans, Linda and Sandy!; February 20, 2010 4:06 PM
The Mrs. said...: Happy Birthday doll!; February 20, 2010 4:34 PM
Preppy Pink Crocodile said...: Happy birthday, sweet friend!! Cheers to a fabulous year!; February 20, 2010 5:25 PM
Purple Flowers said...: Happy Birthday Hopsy! May all good things come your way. For all the kindness you give to people, I hope it comes back to you throughout the year. Happy B-Day!!; February 20, 2010 5:27 PM
Silvia said...: Happy Birthday!!! Just read your blog and loving it thus far. Enjoy your birthday weekend :); February 20, 2010 6:57 PM
cdiaz said...: Happy Birthday!!!; February 20, 2010 8:52 PM
Wren said...: Just wished you a Happy Birthday on your Mum's blog and hopped over to say it "personally" here (!!)... HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOPSY!!! Many, many happy returns of the day!; February 20, 2010 9:20 PM
Summer Wind said...: Happy Happy Birthday Hopsy! Have the best day!; February 20, 2010 10:03 PM
Jill said...: Happy 25th Birthday! I hope your next 25 years are just as amazing as the last.; February 20, 2010 11:31 PM
Me said...: Happy Birthday! You've only just begun :D; February 20, 2010 11:51 PM
Jules said...: Happy 25th Birthday! I hope the year ahead brings you lots of good times and happiness.; February 20, 2010 11:57 PM
Kishah said...: Happy 25!!!!! Yay! :); February 21, 2010 12:28 AM
Pink Maple said...: Happy Birthday! I just read your mom's blog post about your bday, I love the story of your namesake!; February 21, 2010 8:29 AM
Erin said...: Happy Birthday!; February 21, 2010 8:32 AM
Semi-Slacker Mom said...: Happy Birthday dear.; February 21, 2010 10:28 AM
Anne Lake said...: Happy Birthday, dear Hopsy! You are an inspiring young lady...I hope and pray my daughter turns out to be as lovely as you...

XOXO; February 21, 2010 12:56 PM
MBM said...: happy happy birthday!! may all your sweet birthday wishes come true! xox MBM; February 21, 2010 1:12 PM
Pink Martini said...: Wishing you a very wonderful year ahead. You are an incredible woman and have given so much to others just through your blog alone. I know a marvelous year awaits you! Just know it! :) xoxo; February 21, 2010 1:21 PM
AEOT said...: Hope yesterday was a lovely day! May the next three quarters of the century be just as wonderful as the last quarter was :); February 21, 2010 4:02 PM
SPEAKING FROM THE CRIB said...: oh you are just a baby! and by kappa do you mean kappa kappa gamma? if you answer yes, then hello sister.

found you by way of friendly suggestion (honestly) MODG. and i do adore her but told her if you were indeed my kappa sister, i would have to back you up entirely and forsake her without a thought.

she gets it.

glad to have found you. i am starting a new series on march 1st called my big fat greek life, where i regale everyone with tales of sorority life. i hope you come and have a looksee.; February 21, 2010 5:30 PM
WadleyGirl said...: Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have had a great day!!! As i told you in my e-mail, you inspired me to start my own blog and as I read down through your comments, it seems you have done the same for many others!!! I hope this year will bring you much happiness and great adventures to share with us!!! Be sure to share with us your birthday surprises!!!! Again, happy Birthday!!!!; February 21, 2010 8:17 PM
Pink Bliss said...: Happy Birthday!; February 21, 2010 9:14 PM
a H.I.T. said...: Happy Birthday!; February 22, 2010 7:30 AM
The Pink Tutu said...: Happy Birthday!! I hope it was absolutely wonderful. Yay for 25!; February 22, 2010 9:41 AM
USCEmily said...: I'm a little late on the birthday wishes after being out of town all weekend, but I hope you had a great day! Happy 25th :-); February 22, 2010 10:13 AM
Scottie Mom said...: Have a fabulous birthday Hopsy!; February 22, 2010 11:18 AM
Headbands and Hand Bags said...: A very Happy Birthday to you!; February 22, 2010 3:56 PM
Red Lipstick Style said...: I hope you had a fabulous birthday! I'm so glad to have found your wonderful blog this past year!

Funny that you mentioned tea...I've found a chance to take a break and have a cup of English Breakfast tea with cream, a catch up on blog reading!; February 22, 2010 4:21 PM
pink green & southern said...: Happy Birthday, sweet Hopsy!!!; February 22, 2010 4:46 PM
Savannah said...: Happy birthday!; February 22, 2010 5:17 PM
Carolina Girl said...: Happy Birthday!!; February 22, 2010 5:28 PM
VA Belle said...: Happy birthday! Hope this year is wonderful.; February 22, 2010 9:18 PM
Irene said...: A very Happy Birthday to you! You are such a naturally graceful person, a rare quality in our times. I wish you remain so all of your long life.; February 23, 2010 4:24 AM
KAC said...: Happy Birthday! Hope you had a fabulous day!!; February 23, 2010 8:47 AM