Guess what today is???
Today this old bag of bones turns 26!
Though birthdays are always fun, I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic that another year has come and gone. Stay tuned for a fun recap of this past year later this afternoon!
Workout
This morning, I awoke to a husband singing me happy birthday and a dog showering me with birthday kisses. I’m just going to pretend that Sadie knows it’s my birthday… just like we pretend she knows when it’s her own birthday.
After quickly changing into our gym clothes, Ryan and I headed to the gym to begin our workouts with 20 minutes of cardio on the elliptical.
Then it was time for BodyPump! We did release 77 which I really enjoyed. It made my muscles buuurn!
Breakfast
After a walk with Sadie and a super-fast shower, it was breakfast time!
I thought about doing something totally cheesy this morning like eating a big bowl of oatmeal with a candle in it in honor of my birthday, but then I realized that I’d feel like an idiot blowing out a candle by myself and I really wanted a smoothie anyway.
Candles don’t exactly work in smoothies.
Today’s smoothie was a mocha green monster!
I added a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mix to give it a little extra chocolate flava and slurped it down like it was cool… which it was.
Birthday smoothies are the j-a-m!
As I sipped on my smoothie, I started to think about birthday meals. Growing up, whenever it was my birthday, I got to select my favorite meal that my mom would then make for my birthday dinner. I don’t think I had one go-to meal, but I remember selecting corned beef and cabbage on a number of occasions as well as soft-shell crabs, clams (last year’s selection), oysters and shellfish. I’m a seafood lover at heart!
Question of the Morning
If you could pick one meal to have specially prepared for you on your birthday, what would you select?
meg says
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYY!!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day… and remember calories don’t count on your birthday!!!
I would have Red Velvet Cake absolutely, pizza(the really thin italian kind, with real fresh mozerella, sliced tomatoes, basil, and garlic)
I would also want to have an awesome workout last year I hiked Aspen Mountain,nothing like conquering a challenge to make age seem irrelevant!
Alyssa says
Happy Birthday Julie!! I’m surprised you didnt have a cupcake for breakfast…on top of your smoothie of course 🙂
I would like dinner prepared for me! I usually pick steak which is weird bc i eat red meat maybe twice a year!
Lisa @ I'm an Okie says
Happy Birthday!
I’d want some delicious Mexican and some strawberry cake for dessert!
Stevie says
Happy Birthday!!
I would definitely request my Mom’s Seafood Gumbo, its my favorite!!
KitKat @ Pursuit of Happiness says
Have a wonderful Birthday Julie!!!!
I’ll eat anything on my birthday, as long as it ends with cupcakes and brownies and cookies and ice cream! 🙂
Lisa says
Oh to be 26 again.
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Claire says
Happy Birthday!! Today’s my birthday too! Hope your day is wonderful.
adrianna says
happy bday! hope its fantastic 🙂
we got to choose our meals, too…always so fun. i picked cabbage and noodles tons multiple years…my mom mixes egg noodles, cabbage, and bacon with some vinegar-y sauce…mmm! i often picked tuna noodle, too.
now, all i want is frosting and lots of it.
Adriane@Greenhorn Living says
Yay for birthdays! “Another the day above the ground IS worth celebrating,” as my boss says, lol. My birthday is Saturday so I’m bias to a fellow Taurus and diamond girl 😉 I’ll be having sushi and movie theatre snacks as my indulgence!
Enjoy your day! -Adriane
Claire @ Un Bello Aperitivo says
Happy Birthday, Julie! I hope you have the best birthday yet!
Alexandrina @ The Cardio Queen says
Happy Birthday!
I guess I would choose calabacitas with some fish and more veggies made with the fish. It’s usually called pescado enpapelado. Delicious! 😀
Erika says
If you’re an old bag of bones, then I’m no longer existent 🙂 Happy Birthday Julie! I heart your blog and your sweet personality and I hope you have a great day devoted all to you!
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
Happy Birthday Julie!! On my birthday I always asked my mom for pork tenderloin with cous cous and asparagus. My brothers always wanted to go out to eat, though! Now I like to choose a new vegetarian restaurant to try out with the family.
Lauren @ Sassy Molassy says
Happy Birthday! For my bday meal, i would probably choose some kind of exciting italian dish (or even just go out to my fav place), some nice red wine and tiramisu to finish off the night! YUM! Enjoy whatever else you end up doing/eating today!
Claire says
Saw this dress and thought of your trip to Europe. So Cute! http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Dresses/-Year-Abroad-Dress
Happy bday!
SaraRM says
Happy Birthday!!!!! Today is my 26th also 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Pretty flowers! Pretty girl 🙂 Pretty smoothie! Have a VERY Happy Birthday, Julie!!! Being 26 is the jam –I know, b/c I am that number too-go us!
Ryan @ Aloha Appetite says
Happy birthday Julie!
hope says
Happy 26th Birthday, Julie! As a birthday meal, I would love belgian waffles with all the goodies…fruit, male syrup and powdered sugar. Have a wonderful birthday!!
Karen says
Happy Birthday! I’d pick eggplant parm as my bday meal. I really love Italian and eggplant is a favorite.
Shannon says
Happy Birthday!
Emily says
happy birthday! have yourself a great day. sending you best wishes 🙂
bonnie says
happy birthday!!!! love the pics! and by the way, i totally remember that article in fitness!
carlee says
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! FOR my birthday and one special meal I would have a fat salad, panda express orange chicken for an appetizer, extra double cheesy greasy pizza for the auntree, cheesy bread for side and then ten bowls of ice cream for dessert!
No for real! Tons of pizza + ice cream =my favouruiteee!
Jess@atasteofconfidence says
hope you have a great birthday!
Michelle says
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a good one!
Morgan @ My Name is Morgan and I'm a Pumpaholic says
Happy Birthday Julie!!!! Hope it’s awesome!
Angela @ My Pinky Toes says
Happy birthday to you!!! Have a super fun day!!!
erica says
happy birthday julie! 🙂
saw on twitter you got the bag! yay!
Gen says
Happy birthday!!!! I’ll be 26 too this year, I wish you all the best!!!
Kat says
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!
Danielle says
Happy Birthday!
I just realized I kept looking in my inbox for your email. I think I am becoming addicted.
I’m not much of a cook. I rarely cook. But I do have a ‘one hit wonder’ as my hubby calls it, chicken enchiladas. So every year on my birthday I make myself enchiladas. Yes, I make it myself, cause no one can top my enchiladas. I also happen to share my birthday with a very special person, my grandfather, and he just loves my enchiladas.
K @ Sneakers and Snacks says
Happy Birthday! I love birthdays. They make me happy.
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous. says
Happy Birthday! Hope it’s been a wonderful one 🙂
Meghan says
HAPPPPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you have the best day ever because you definitely deserve it!
Vanessa says
Happy birthday julie!! Hope it was a great day!
We had birthday cake for one of my students. I’ll pretend it was for you too!
Anything italian would make me happy..
Alison says
Happy birthday! Love the flowers, perfect for celebrating a special day.
Hope all of your birthday wishes come true 🙂
Laura S says
Happy Birthday! I hope you consume copious amounts of sweets!
heather says
happy birthday and many more 🙂
Laura Fredlund says
Happy Birthday!! It’s also my best friend Kaleigh’s birthday 🙂 Mine is in exazctly 2 months.
I would like some grilled steaks made for me on my birthday, with some grilled veggies, and a birthday cake!
Kathy says
Happy Birthday from Canada Julie… Love your blog, it is now part of my daily routine to check it out… cheers to another great year for you…
Anne says
Happy Birthday from Korea! Hope you had a wonderful day with your loved ones! My favorite birthday dinner (cooked by my mom, of course) has always been seasoned chicken topped with cheese, peas with butter, and Rice-A-Roni! I miss it so much! 🙂
Barbara says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!