21.

Not to brag, but I think I had the absolute best 21st birthday a girl could ask for! It was a 2 day celebration thanks to the lovely, caring, friends I have (who spoil me so much! Geez, guys!). I spent my actual birthday sleeping in a tad, going for a run, and grabbing ice cream with my brothers at our favorite local ice cream spot. Yummy! Note this adventure would not be complete without a session in the LL Bean photo booth... :)

Later on, my dear friends Elizabeth and Abby went out to eat with me!

Here's me and Elizabeth, my soul sister...

...and me with Abby, the most thoughtful, kindhearted girl I know!

First we went to a little bar for my first drink. White sangria...not too shabby! We sipped and snacked on pretzels and cheese and crackers while having life chats. I always love hanging out with these 2 wise women of God. They each have had such unique experiences and sure know how to shed light and love on any situation! We're been tight since we did Young Life in high school together, so it's a blessing to get back together and continue to not only be a part of each others lives, but to see how God is at work in the fabric of each of our own lives. How neat! And of course, they are always up for a good laugh :) The rest of the evening was spent in the Old Port, with dinner and dessert at Flatbreads. Complete with "Call Me Maybe" stuck in our heads, lots of sweet tea and pizza, and some memorable moments, these 2 made my birthday a great one!

And as if that wasn't enough, my darlin' friend Megan came to visit me today!!! Am I lucky or what?! The afternoon was spent shopping in town and in the Old Port, with soooo much laughter, and more life giving chats, and just fun stuff. I really appreciate Megan's heart-- it's very big, very open, and very funny! We were LONG overdue for a reunion, so this was perfect. She's an amazing friend for coming all the way down here to visit me (seriously Megan...I owe ya!) Don't know what I'd do without any of mahhh girls. Here's some documentation of today...

The infamous Bean Boot shot!

Workin' the camo overalls like we were born for them. Puttin' some class in redneck-dom.

FISH BUBBLE!

So, that pretty much concludes it. Thanks to all who wished me a happy one...much love to you all. If this year can start out this wonderfully, I'm sure the rest of my 21st will be just as great if not greater. Thanks be to God!