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A Look Back: My 25th Year

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Lunch today was spent at Chipotle with some of my friends. I forgot my camera at the office, but having it stashed in my top desk drawer proved useful when I arrived back at work.

Check it oooout…

Balloons!

Cake!

Cupcake!

I have the best coworkers!

Balloons + Cake + Cookies + More Cookies!?

I was in heaven!

Oh and check out this little gift that was waiting on my desk…

GUM!

Yes, my gum-chewing habit earned me a 35-piece pack of gum! Let’s hope I can make this last through the next couple of days…

After this terrific start, I have a feeling my 26th year will be a good one! 😀

I’m not gonna lie though, it’s going to be hard to surpass this past year.

A Look Back: My 25th Year

As my family and I say, this past year of my life was “the year of the wedding.” What a wonderful year it was. 😀 I tell Ryan all the time that I really wish we could re-live our special day.

Of course a lot of other wonderful things happened last year, too. I hope you enjoy this photo flashback of the past year of my life.

My Lovely Bridesmaids

Drunken Fun

Partying in Chicago!

Family Vacation to Islamorada

Sadie the Bride

Outside My High School with Four of My Friends from Childhood

Chicago Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

Bridal Shower

Boating with My Family, Ryan and Sadie

Sorry, I Had To...

My First Bachelorette Party in Chicago

Honeymoon with Ryan

My First Time in a National Magazine (Fitness Magazine)

Snorkling with My Sister in the Keys

Award Banquet

Bachelorette Party Fun!

Best Day EVER!

Blogger Meet Up!

My First Blogger Trip: POM Dinner in Fresno, CA

Hugs from Daddy on the Big Day

Me + Mama at My First Wedding Dress Fitting

Ryan's Birthday Date Night

Thank you so, so much for supporting me and living my life with me through this blog.

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About Julie

My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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  5. Alex says

    Happy Birthday. great idea to look back over the year. Love that dress you are wearing in the photo for the award banquet! I just got married in February, and I agree, it was the “year of the wedding!”

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  10. Mel says

    It’s been so fun watching your adventures this year…thanks for all you’ve shared with US! Here’s to a great year..happy birthday!

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  17. carrie says

    BIRTHDAY – happy happy very special day to you! you are amazing and i love reading your blog! hope this year is wonderful for you and your family! xo

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  20. ellie says

    I hope you have a wonderful rest of your birthday! It’s fun to see the recap in pictures! It is funny because I have been reading for close to a year, so most of the pictures I’ve seen and it feels like I’m looking back at pictures of a friend – you are so open and cheerful in all of your posts, that you definitely give off the feeling of a good friend. I hope that doesn’t make me sound creepy! haha.
    Happy Birthday!

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  22. Chelsey says

    Your blog is my favorite to read out of all the blogs I follow, Julie! You’re the reason I started my own, you’re always decidedly positive and I love that about you. You deserve great things today and I’m so happy to read that you’re having a fabulous one!
    Happy Birthday! 🙂

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  31. Cindy says

    Happy Birthday, Julie! I absolutely love your blog! I’m an avid reader and you’ve even inspired me to start my own! It’s a slow process, and I’m working on it as much as I can, but I look to you for inspiration in a number of ways! You’re awesome! : )

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  32. Raegan says

    Happy birthday to you! You look gorgeous in all your photos. Love the pink dress from your date night! Where did you find it?

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  35. Katie says

    HaPpY BiRtHdAy!
    Just found your blog last week. Such fantastic diet and exercise tips – thank you!! It looks like you had a wonderful year – hope you have a blast at 26 trying to top it!!!! Enjoy your special day!

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  40. *Andrea* says

    happy birthday!!!! hope you have a great night. your blog has evolved so much this year too..it’s amazing 🙂

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  41. Diane says

    Happy birthday! It’s my 21st birthday today too, so I can appreciate the drunken pictures 😉 where is your pink dress from in the last picture? It’s so cute and looks great on you! Hope you have a great night!

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  42. Lauren says

    AWww, this is AWESOME! So glad you are enjoying your day so far. I can’t wait to see what Ryan has planned for you tonight. 🙂 Have an amazing birthday girl.

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  43. Caitlin says

    What a fabulous year! Isnt that the best part of blogging that you can look back and see exactly what happened. I can’t wait to see where I am in 2 years, maybe married to my U.S. Marine…I hope so!! 😉

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  47. Kathy says

    Looks like year 25 was an amazing year and I’m sure each year will get better and better! Happy Birthday!!!

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  49. Jessica says

    Happy Birthday, Julie! I hope you had a great day! I’m so glad I’ve found your blog and another person that chews a pack of gum a day! I really thought I was the only one!! 🙂

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