Today I am 26.
The past 365 days have had their ups and downs, and I know this age will continue to be one of the most memorable of my life. During my 25th year, I grew so much by accepting defeats and celebrating accomplishments – by making some big mistakes, but also reveling in the moments where I “got it right”. I’m eager to embrace this new age with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, knowing that each day will certainly bring it’s own challenges, but will hold moments of unique beauty as well. I can’t wait to grow into myself even more, and, little by little, discover what the entirety of this crazy, lovely, capricious life has in store for me.
Here are some of my favorite moments from age 25!
Florida + The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. (!!!!!)
Salt Lake City, where I achieved my new personal bowling record. 184 + I beat all the boys. 
Meeting my nephew, Kaleb.
A local magazine feature.
Establishing new friendships.
Days of paddle boarding with Layne on our family’s property – and making interesting snack choices.
Visiting Colorado in July to see one of my best friends, and making new ones at the same time.
St. Kitts vacation with Kai! This was the night of my all-time favorite dining experience.
Becoming self employed in July!
Mom and daughter annual Chicago trip + Coldplay concert with Layne. (favorite memory of 2012!)
Five year anniversary day trip to Ludington.
Long weekend up north – my anniversary gift to Kai.
Photographing a wedding in Baltimore + Spending time in Annapolis, Washington D.C.
Tats!
Annual family photo – taken on Thanksgiving.
End of the World – Legends of the Hidden Temple Party + Some awesome photobooth moments.
Ringing in the New Year with some of my favorite people!
I have decided to regard this birthday as a reminder that I am alive, rather than a reminder that I am older.
So here’s to turning 26 – and celebrating life. Can’t wait to see what this year will bring!
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Happy Birthday!! I just turned 26 in September, too. It’s kind of a different feeling to be past 25, isn’t it?;)
Have a wonderful day!
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This is beautiful and inspiring! Happy birthdaaay!
xx
Happy Birthday to my fashion muse! I am about 1/2 way through my 26th year and I can tell you with 100% certainty that it has already been the best of my life. Live it up!!
You’re a traveling machine. An intellectual, joyous, astute, caring, gorgeous, witty, elegant, dedicated, radiant, traveling machine.
I admire this attitude so much. I need to share this with my husband who called his 26th birthday party last year his downward descent to 30. I’m closing in on my own 26th, and I prefer your approach. 25 has been good to me, too. I can’t wait to see what’s on the other side, for you and me both! Happy birthday!
Ugh, and now I see the comment I followed from your adoring husband. Mine pales in comparison, what a guy you have there!
I am also 26. And for me, it is still the beginning of my life. I love your attitude about growing older. 26 years young; that’s a good way to say it. Happy B-day.
Happy Birthday! Remember, growing old is a privilege denied to many. That helped me with turning 25
Happy birthday! Looks like you had a wonderful year
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!! It looks like you had a wonderfully blessed year. Here’s to the next one and many more like it =)
Happy birthday and lovely retrospective!
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Wonderful post!!! Very insightful and inspiring
Thank you!
Happy birthday! It looks like you had a wonderful year! I wish you many more lovely moments and for you to enjoy your day
~Jillian
Happy birthday!
The Occasional Indulgence
Happy Birthday…I like your take on the whole getting older thing….definitely a better way to look at it
Happy Birthday!
Happy 26th! Sounds like a great year. And I am sure the next one will be even better.
Carlee
Almost Endearing
Happy birthday!
what wonderful memories! happy birthday!
Looks like 25 treated you very well! I just turned 26 at the end of December and am excited to see what this year has in store for me
Glad to see another blogger the same age as me!
Happy Birthday, lady! Looks like 25 was a great year & I hope that 26 holds a whole lotta wonderful for you!
Weeeeeeeee! Welcome to year 26 Regina!! Sending lots and lots of love from Rossy Flossy and Moi!
Cats forever.
Congrats Kaylee! 26 is good. Past the uncertainty of your early 20s and before the nagging and slightly terrifying number of 30.
Happy Birthday! You’re very young. 26 is fun. Enjoy every minute of it!
felicidades desde españa, espero q tuvieses un cumpleaños repleto de regalos, un besito.
rachel
You are beautiful … inside and out … so proud of all that you have accomplished this year. There are many great things ahead of you this year!
Love the scarf!
We have the same birthday! I think it’s a good sign! Happy birthday to us!
Happy belated!
happy belated! what a year you’ve had! hope your bday was great!
Happy birthday! Love the year recap and the legends of the hidden temple party and your family picture.
Happy 26!! I just turned 26 last week too.
xo Emily Beth
HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY!
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yeaaaa! colorado trip! that was one of my favorite things that happened last year.
I’m about to turn 29….. next Friday in fact and I keep thinking to myself well how the heck did that happen, I sure don’t feel almost 30!!!!!! Crazy! Happy Birthday
here’s the the good times!
Where is that red bag from that’s in the picture with the Big Sable Point Lighthouse sign?? I’ve been looking everywhere and can’t find it!
It’s from Melie Bianco! It’s old and I don’t think for sale anymore.