The Twenty-Fifth Year

Twenties October 17, 2010

On this day, a quarter of a century ago, I entered the world as the [strange-looking] daughter of Barbara and Cliff.

Don’t worry, I grew out of those cheeks (well, kind of).

Check out our dresses and the autumn leaves in the background…no wonder we are so fond of fall. And maybe this explains my love of classic plaids?

I pretty much look the same today as I did back then, no?

Now that I’m working, having a Monday birthday is somewhat un-eventful but I fully intend to make up for that this weekend.

I feel very strongly that no celebration of a birth is complete without cake — lots and lots of dense, moist yellow cake and piles of pure buttercream. I want to start off the new year on the right foot, which not only means eating cake, but also means appreciating the 25 incredible years of life I’ve been fortunate enough to experience thus far. I’m hoping that the next year will be just as fabulous.

So here’s hoping that the twenty-sixth year of life filled with nutty beers, fun with friends and family, delicious desserts, fantastic fashions finds, interesting travels, good health, lots and lots of laughter; and most importantly, here’s hoping that it doesn’t pass too quickly.

Laura

Felicity

October 18, 2010 at 8:22 am

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day and spoil yourself! : )

Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday

October 18, 2010 at 9:23 am

Happy Birthday 😀

Matt

October 18, 2010 at 9:24 am

Haha, y’all look like too little English kids

Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers

October 18, 2010 at 9:26 am

hope you have an amazing bday!

Heather @ Side of Sneakers

October 18, 2010 at 9:27 am

Happy birthday!!!!

Kaci Higgins

October 18, 2010 at 9:30 am

Happy birthday!! Your baby pics, especially the plaid dress one, are adorable!! I love your outfit too. Hope you get plenty of cake!

Sarah

October 18, 2010 at 9:37 am

Happy Birthday! It is actually my birthday as well 🙂 Reading your post was a great take on what a birthday celebration is all about! I hope it’s a great one!

Laura
October 18, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Happy Birthday!!!!

Caitlin Boyle

October 18, 2010 at 9:40 am

Happy Birthday 🙂

Judy

October 18, 2010 at 9:47 am

Happy Birthday, enjoy your day!!

Shannon

October 18, 2010 at 9:50 am

Happy Birthday!!!!!

Holly

October 18, 2010 at 10:05 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! As a current 25-year-old (almost 26!), I can most definitely say 25 has been a crucial, life-changing year. Enjoy it all – the ups and downs, because you are going to learn and love so much!

Emily

October 18, 2010 at 10:30 am

Happy Birthday!! I just discovered your blog thanks to your big sis. I, too am a 20-something psychology grad student in Boston; glad to have found you! Have a wonderful day!

Dad

October 18, 2010 at 10:40 am

What do you mean [strange-looking]? You were the most beautiful baby in the nursery!!!

Happy Birthday and many many more!

Love, Dad

Laura
October 18, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Thanks:) That picture is just not the cutest…

Sandy

October 18, 2010 at 10:52 am

Happy Birthday~Have a wonderful day!

Ned

October 18, 2010 at 10:59 am

Love the pics!

Happy Birthday!

I’m turning 25 in Feb…will have to keep an eye out on your blog to get some tips on dealing with impending adulthood :/

Chelsea

October 18, 2010 at 11:04 am

Happy Birthday!!!!

Lindsay

October 18, 2010 at 12:04 pm

Happy birthday!! And by the way, you have experienced 25 years of life and are starting your 26th 😉

Laura
October 18, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Whoops, you’re right! I just edited the post:)

kath
October 19, 2010 at 8:38 am
26 is a great number

Kori

October 18, 2010 at 12:10 pm

Happy 25th birthday!! I hope you have nothing short of a fantastic day!

Sarah @ Sarah's Shaping Up

October 18, 2010 at 12:14 pm

Happy Birthday! Have a fanstastic day! 🙂

anne

October 18, 2010 at 12:33 pm

Happy 25th Birthday! 25 was my most favorite age 🙂

Lauren

October 18, 2010 at 12:39 pm

Happy, happy birthday, Laura! I hope your day is fantastic :).

Kelly

October 18, 2010 at 12:54 pm

Happy birthday! Hope it ends up being a great day!

Lauren

October 18, 2010 at 12:56 pm

Happy Birthday! May your 25th year be the best yet!

Marcia Compton

October 18, 2010 at 1:05 pm

Happy Birthday !

Laura
October 18, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Thanks! It’s so exciting to see a comment from you:)

megan @ whatmegansmaking

October 18, 2010 at 1:55 pm

happy birthday 🙂 Cute pictures!

Mom

October 18, 2010 at 2:04 pm

Not only the most beautiful baby in the nursery but the smartest and the cutest.

But I might add, I think you cried more than any other baby in the nursery, too.

Happy Birthday!!

Love, MOM

Laura
October 18, 2010 at 5:55 pm
That makes sense because I am a complainer:)

Healthy Coconut

October 18, 2010 at 2:18 pm

Happy Birthday. Love you the cute pictures you’ve shared. me and my 3 younger sisters all have the same haircut growing up. For the love of bangs right?

Mom
October 18, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Yep, and boy were those bangs hard to cut. Laura wasn’t so bad but Kath was the pits. I had to bribe her with M and M’s. (I know, not the most nutritious approach, but it worked.)

Healthy Coconut
October 18, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Hi Mom,

I’m not sure if my Mom used a bowl to help shape our haircuts but we did all have bowl cuts. I think half of our hair were bangs 🙂

It’s funny looking back now on all our pictures. Ahhh, it’s fun having all girls in the household (my poor dad).

~ Lea

Amy

October 18, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have an awesome time no matter what you do.

Amanda

October 18, 2010 at 2:57 pm

I used to live in Boston…the BEST PLACE for birthday cakes is Party Favors in Brookline. A.mazing buttercream frosting. J Pace downtown is also great if you are a chocoholic.