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June is a busy month around here. Me, my Mom, and Kev all have birthdays, and our wedding anniversary is on the 25th.
This past Sunday, I turned the big 3-7. (Happy Birthday fellow “fifth-ies”! I saw there were quite a few of you in the comments on the MKA giveaway post!)

…so until the 28th rolls around (Kev’s b-day), I’m officially robbing the cradle!

I spent the day surrounded by some of my favorite folks in the whole weird world and it was awesome!
We made birthday hats…

And I pulled the ol’ “tickle-him-right-before-Kev-snaps-the-picture-and-you’ll-get-a-REAL-smile”…

(My nephew, Maddox)

I opened a present from my Mom that brought me right back to the first time she bought them for me…

We watched the Smurf movie trailer three times in a row because he didn’t know what a Smurf was…

We made a blanket fort behind the futon in my Mom’s library…

…and when we got bored with that, we went outside and hung out with my brother…

…who spent all afternoon grilling up the best birthday supper EVER…

And when we finished chowin’ down, we all had some of the Key Lime Cake me and my Mom made the night before…

We didn’t have any regular birthday candles so Maddox’s gift to me went on top instead!


It was such a fun day, and I wanted to get a good picture of us all together. We’re only 3 hours apart, but getting us all in the same room doesn’t seem to happen enough! We gathered together in the sunroom and Kev set the timer on our camera while the rest of us held our breath. Of course the first shot looked like this…

But he managed to make it back in time for the second one…

And the third one…

And the fourth one…

After our wacky little photoshoot, I got busy opening the box that Kev’s gift was securely wrapped in. Inside, I found the vintage map I’d picked out on Etsy…

Isn’t it lovely!? Here’s what it looks like pulled all the way out…

I was originally thinking I would hang it in the kids room, but I love it so much,  I might have to hang it in our room instead.

Besides, 37 year olds can be kids too, right?


PS- Thanks for stopping by today, and we hope to see ya tomorrow for Kev’s parents porch redo reveal! Kev’s editing the video right now!

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  1. Sandy

    Happy Birthday! The vintage map is fantastic. Your posts always bring a smile to my face. I loved all the pictures of your family. Thanks so much for sharing them.

  4. Tracy

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

    So funny – I just opened my vintage pull-down school map, too! Great minds!

    Enjoy June…my bday is the 26th – CHEERS!! xoxo

  5. Diana @ Our Vintage Home Love

    It’s awesome!! Looks like you had such a special day and made some terrific memories, too! Definitely hang it in your room so you can see it when you wake up every day and be reminded of your fun day with loved ones..

  6. Maria Ricci

    Happy Birthday Layla! From a lurking admirer! : D)
    I turned 52 on Monday. What is truly wierd is remembering those maps that the teacher would pull down in class to teach geography! Now you need a dial up phone!!!

    Maria Ricci

  7. robelyn

    ;-D In my opinion you are now the perfect age. haha!

    Layla – Happy Happy Happy Birthday!!! Love your photos and am TOTALLY drooling over your cake topper!!! And the map – but the cake topper is “da bomb!”!

    Enjoy your week-end cradle robber…
    ha!

    robelyn

  9. Kristy

    Happy Birthday!! Looks like you had an awesome time – love the pictures! I’m also a cradle robber for a couple weeks each year 😉

  13. Fairfield House

    Happy Birthday, Layla! We are busy with celebrations in June too. So happy you were able to party with your peeps.
    🙂 Kevin did good scoring that vintage map!

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

  14. Teresa

    First, agreeing with everyone who has commented on how dang YOUNG you look!!!
    Not that 37 is old – oh dear me, no – I scooted past 37 many many years ago. It’s just that you do indeed look 27 or younger.
    Second, I see now where you get your looks – your mama is GORGEOUS!!!
    Third, those pics of you and your nephew sitting at the computer were so sweet I thought I was gonna die.
    Fourth, I’m a June baby too!!!!!!
    Fifth, props to Kev for the great present. And to your brother for just being there. Cooking was an awesome bonus.
    Sixth, Happy Birthday you sweet girl.

  16. Julie {CalleLillyCafe}

    Just got TLC’s email: I wanted to visit real quick & wish you the very best, blessed & happiest EVAH— birthday! Looks like you all had fun! What a gorgeous family too! Love that map! It reminds me of highschool. Real maps, real chalkboards, typewriters… you get it! haha! Enjoy your day pretty girl! =)

  17. Tara

    Happy Birthday!!!! I’m turning 38 on the 22nd. 🙂 Loved seeing the pictures of you with your family….you’re gonna be a sweet mama!

  20. Screaming Meme

    YOU are NOT 37!!!??? We are almost the same age…I would of said 30…:) You are a doll! 🙂 Happy Birthday to the whole family and Happy Anniversary to you both! So exciting…A great month for you all!

    If you get the chance stop in and look at a bed I painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint…and a sneak peek at one of my client’s homes! Xo, Meme

  21. Amy Furlong

    I made Kevin’s Mom’s Key Lime cake for my son’s birthday a few weeks ago and it was a huge hit! We didn’t make those adorable hats but at 16 I doubt my son would have worn one – but I sure would have! I love your posts.

  22. Tina K

    You are so blessed to have family that you’re close with (and can stand! lol). HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!!!

  24. Adelle

    Happy Birthday to a sweet girl with the greatest blogg going. I enjoy it so much.

    From a 61 year old lady!

  27. Stacy

    Happy Birthday! Glad to see you had such a great time with your family. My hubs and I were married June 25, 2000 so it seems we share an anniversary date. I actually joined your “How To’s Day” for the first time last week with a step-by-step on how we put our “Love Store on Display” in our bedroom. I’ve been a silent reader of your blog for over a year. Thanks for all the inspiration.

  30. Stacey Napior

    Happy b-day a little late, Layla! Your party looks like it was so much fun! Those group shots are absolutely hilarious/priceless! Makes me want to do something similar for my next b-day. haha! =]

  31. Wendy

    Thank you for sharing your B-day with us.
    Can’t wait to see the final resting place of your super cool new map.

  32. The enchanted home

    Happy 37th!!!!! You are still a baby! What a fun celebration..love the pictures and slideshow of your fun and enjoyable day. Your son is adorable…and a ham in front of the camera! Love these pictures….what special memories!!

  33. Betsy

    Happy Belated Birthday, Layla! You are stunning and a natural beauty.. and look 22 not 37! Love the pics of you with your nephew.. I have three 19, 5 and 18 months and love them like they are my own.

    I’d love to know your favorite antique stores in Alabama… I’m moved to Homewood last Fall and haven’t found any in the area that I love!

    B

  34. Anne

    Happy birthday / anniversary month Layla! You seriously do not look 37 – how about 27? It’s also my birthday month, my youngest daughter got married one day after my birthday so it’s a fun month for our family as well. Thanks for an awesome blog – I check it out daily and continue to be inspired!

  35. Leah

    Zippity-do-da zippity-ay
    My oh my what a wonderful day
    Plenty of sunshine – and time to play
    Zippity-do-da HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! : )

  36. Wendy Mari

    Happy Birthday Layla! and Happy Birthday to Kevin too! I’ve come to love TLC and think of it like that favorite magazine you can’t wait to read~devour!

    Looking forward to the porch reveal!

  37. Carol Ann

    Can’t wait to see the porch! And I’m lovin that t-shirt that Kevin is wearing….wde!

  38. Lori

    Happy Birthday to the both of you!! You have the cutest little nephew (brother’s pretty cute too). You are going to be the best mom. I can’t wait until tomorrow….feels like waiting for Christmas morning. I’m working on my porch and waiting for some terrific ideas from you.

  39. Diane@InMyOwnStyle

    Hi Layla –
    Happy Birthday. It sure looks like you had a fabulous day with fabulous people around you. Your nephew is a cutie and so is your brother. Love the map Kev go you. He is such a cutie, too. You are surrounded by cuties.
    My best- Diane

  40. judy h.

    Happy Birthday Sweetie! Looks like you all had a great celebration…from the hats to the cake. I want one of those maps for my birthday. Would someone tell my husband???

  42. Alecia Shannon

    Happy Birthday!!! You all are too cute and I can’t WAIT to try the Key Lime cake…sounds so summery and delicious!!!

  43. Kari

    First of all, I was shocked to see that you are 37!?!?!?! I would have said 25….Happy Birthday!

    Second, what a great Auntie you are and how lucky Maddox is to have you. You all look like such a happy family and your home is absolutely beautiful.

    I found you through Sarah at TDC and have been a “believer” ever since…..:)

    Kari

  44. The Vintique Object

    Happy Birthday! Thirty-seven is better on you than on me! (Course I don’t turn until next month when we also celebrate our anniversary and then husband’s birthday.)

  46. debbie

    Hi Layla its meeee Debbbbieeeee. No u don’t know me but u did respond to one of my post on twitter. 🙂 No blog here to call my own but i love looking at everyone else’s. Wanted to say Happy Birthday. Mines next week. Will be 54 waaaaaa. Wow that looks scary in print. lol I was shocked when i seen ur age, not that 37 is old. But i really thought u were in your 20’s!! For real. Anyways love your blog. It is #1 with me. Oh yea, the colors of the blue and green are so pretty on the map.

  47. Ivymamma

    Happy Birthday! My birthday was the 5th as well and I turned 37! Yes you are still allowed to be a kid! My hubby’s bday is the 14th, so I too rob the cradle, but only for 9 days…and every year he reminds me how old I am!! Enjoy your birthday month!

  50. Jenn

    Happy Belated! I love the Smurfs!! Those take me back, too (I’m 38). I also love, love, love your map! It reminds me of the maps we had in elementary school! What a fun birthday you had!!