Happy Birthday! What did I get?

My Birthday was on Monday, the 25th, so I decided why not share a few birthday gifts with. This year I knew it wasn't going to be a big one. The older you get the less exciting it is for you, so I was ok with a low profile situation.

I took advantage of Targets sales this last week and used the money my dad gave me and went a little crazy.

Now let's take a count. That is 6 sweaters. Is it really necessary? Yes! And all of it cost me less than $75. A steal if I do say so myself.

From my boyfriend, I received a gift I have been eyeing for weeks.

This jewelry box is also from Target and I have been debating back and worth with myself of whether or not I needed it. My dilemma is that my birthday is so close to Christmas I don't like to spend money on myself, or on frivolous things. This was something I would have never justified, so really it was my perfect gift.

I also received a wonderful gift from my boyfriend which was a new coffee mug.

We are coffee drinkers, and not only that, we are take along with us coffee drinkers, and not only that...I just started a day job in which I've been working nights for 3 years. Travel coffee cups are a most for our family. This one in particular really got me in the Christmas spirit with the red lid!

My best friend whom I rarely get to see got to come over and have pizza and frozen yogurt. She brought me a beautiful bouquet of roses.

...and from my mom. I received a large Birthday/Christmas gift which was...

A set of tires. I know, I'm really getting old. It was a desperate time, and also a very generous and much needed gift from her.

...and that folks is what a growing woman's birthday looks like.

As for my last gift...

What more could you really ask for?

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