November 14, 2011

A HAPPY THIRTIETH

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As our tradition, I woke up to all my girls coming into my room singing happy birthday and my Benny holding a tray full of yummies. My request this year was pumpkin pancakes and boy was it good!
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Then started the theme of the day, which were little surprises all throughout the day based on words that rhymed with thirtieth!
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This green drawing for verde-eth was adorable!
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A slew of paint swatches for quirkieth because one of the things on my birthday wish list was to paint one door of my house a shade of turquoisy-jade. Can't wait to get that done!
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Absurdieth was for the funny gifts my daughters gave me, which were just some of their toys wrapped up in blankets. I remember gifting my toys to my parents and siblings when I was a kid!
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Sturdieth was quite special and sweet because after he gave me the note, Ben prayed for me. Out of all the gifts I received, this was/is the most lasting. This one has eternal weight. My 30 years are only because of God's grace and I continually need him daily.
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Dirtieth... seriously hilarious! It is quite a funny vintage game that my husband found! So clever that guy is and you bet we played it (with our own tweaking)! *wink* If anyone is interested, there are two left in etsy.
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Lastly, Ben is one romantic dude and he read me a poem in spanish for my wordieth. All I can say is that man is HOT! Totally in love with him!!!

I know I totally hype up my birthday and love celebrating it, and as usual, Ben does something that totally exceeds my expectations. That man is so creative (though he will say he is not), and I love being on the receiving end of his creativity! The day was spent relaxing with Ben and my girls, enjoying my surprises and watching Jack Bauer. It was the most perfect way to celebrate my 30th birthday!!! God is really so good to shower me with all these blessings.
Posted by Rubyellen at 6:55 AM

45 comments:

  1. Letters to LilyNovember 14, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    i love this!! what a special day; it's obvious that your family (and hubby!) appreciate you so much. happy 30th!!

    http://www.babymakesfourblog.blogpost.com

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  2. SjaantjeNovember 14, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Happy birthday!!

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  3. FaithNovember 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Sounds like it was certainly a "happieth" birthday!

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  4. Aline CorreaNovember 14, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    so sweet! happy birthday again :)
    looks like a lovely day!

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  5. VangNovember 14, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I love the creativity in the gift-giving! So special. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Espaço Maria BonitaNovember 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Parabéns, adorei seu blog... sua familia é linda!!! Adorei ver crescimento das meninas.

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  7. The LadyNovember 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Oh my goodness! How sweet and FUN! Love a praying man, one who takes his bride before the throne. A birthday you will never forget.

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  8. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Happy 30th, I love the 30s and your birthday looks like a fantastic day..... :)

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  9. janeNovember 14, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    every year, i wonder how will ben outdo himself?! and yet he always does!!! he has an amazing gift to think so creatively! :) i love, love, love!!!

    ps. i DIE for that first pic with you and all your girls... so so sweet!!!

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  10. Sandy a la ModeNovember 14, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    omg! ben is seriously SOOO creative!!! love it!! you got some AWESOME gifts!! can't believe you are only 30 and have 4 beautiful baby girls!!

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  11. Miles,Papa and MeNovember 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I LOVE this post! Your hubby did a phenomenal job on your special birthday! and not to mention Pablo Neruda... Swoon!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    that is so great.
    you have the loveliest family. :)

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  13. sohirachNovember 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    so cute! oh my gosh, best birthday ever, right? ;)

    love, rach.
    www.so--hi.blogspot.com

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  14. JillianNovember 14, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    so so sweet. Seriously--your husband deserves mad props for all of that creative gifting. He even has pretty handwriting. ;) I bet 30 doesn't feel too bad at all :)

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  15. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    OH, my gosh. Sturdieth. You are blessed to have such a husband, Ruby. Amazing birthday.

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  16. LiebesbotschaftNovember 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR RUBY!!!

    You and your husband are the freaky-est, most creative and talented people I've ever met (even in www ;-)).
    You REALLY deserve one another ;-).

    loooooove from overseas
    Joanna

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  17. Misha LuluNovember 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Lucky girl!!!!!

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  18. BethanyNovember 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Seriously?!!! That man is amazing. As are you! Can I have him hang out with Craig for a bit to rub off on him? BTW Soule looks so old in that photo ... I was saying "who is that girl?!". They get big fast! ;)

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  19. Bailey AnaNovember 14, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Happy Birthday! Many blessings for the years ahead xxx

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  20. LauraNovember 14, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    happy ENVIETH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    SO JEALOUS which is bad, I know, and man, I just went to confession yesterday, and now I need to go again..

    would it be wrong to show this post to my husband??????????????????????????

    wow
    your man IS a gift from God
    and he prayed for you...
    that made me cry

    lucky and blessed you are

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  21. AmieNovember 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Yay what a fun morning you gang must of had, you are one blessed lady Ruby xx

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  22. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    So sweet!

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  23. Amanda CarrNovember 14, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    what a clever guy! looks like a good birthday to me :)

    -Amanda
    http://simplemittens.blogspot.com/

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  24. AnaNovember 14, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    What a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday! Happy Belated birthday! :)

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  25. Taylor LeighNovember 14, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I LOVE all of the cute, little presents! :) how fun!!

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  26. BeckyNovember 14, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    wow -- happy birthday. Is that his penmanship?

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  27. ilene @ muchloveillyNovember 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    so creative! happy belated birthday :)

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  28. christinerojasNovember 14, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I am more and more surprised by his creativity

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  29. RubyellenNovember 14, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    becky- it is! i love his penmanship! always so neat.

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  30. Samantha (everythingiheart.blogspot.com)November 14, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Aw WOW! This is SO SPECIAL!! Please can I get your hubby to send mine some creative tips? ;) hehe

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  31. Glo ♥ Matilda MotaNovember 15, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    HAPPIETH BIRTHDAY!!!! You had an EXPECTACULAR AND LOVELY GIFT KIT BIRTHDAY!

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  32. Victoria / Justice PirateNovember 15, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Oh goodness that looks like it was a really fun birthday! That is so sweet what your girls and husband did for you!!!!!!

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  33. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This is -by far- the sweetest thing I've ever seen. Great gift ideas!

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  34. JohannaNovember 15, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    The most adorable 30th birthday I've ever seen.

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  35. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    a big *swoon on everything

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  36. Heather @ Glitter and GlossNovember 15, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Can your husband give my husband lessons?! This whole post is so sweet!! Happy belated birthday.

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  37. bunga rosvitaNovember 15, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    happy belated bday!
    watta sweet thing to have there!

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  38. Hope LeighNovember 15, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    AHHHHH i love pablo neruda!!!!!!!!!! good one ben!!

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  39. Frau W.November 16, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Happy birthday //herzlichen Glückwunsch!// and all the best for you and your family! Ben is the most creative husband I've heard of - great birthday theme!
    On monday we celebrated my mothers 60th birthday, it was all about Paris.

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  40. marinette rachachaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Bonjour,

    Hi Ruby, firstly, happy 30th year or better said enjoyed your 31th! Then, congrats! Your blog is great, your comments interesting to read, your ideas funky and your family very beautiful to look at! And there I am, wondering to myself...How does she do it? If you don't mind me asking...Because I am amazed at seeing everything you accomplished...remembering your latest one is only 6 weeks. For you to get me, I'm raising my first 6 months little boy and only find time to read your blog! And my sewing machine never gets to see the daylight! Would you share your magic tricks? If not, well thank you anyway for sharing all you give to the readers and enjoy your life!

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  41. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    ok, maybe this is a dumb question, and maybe you've already answered it before.. but is Ben hispanic or does he know a lot of spanish? I'm curious about the poem by neruda. :)

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  42. sofiaNovember 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I'm not sure how you found such an incredibly creative husband, but you are one lucky lady! I really enjoyed reading about your nerdieth thirtieth! here's to 30 more!

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  43. RubyellenNovember 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    betsy from three20: ben is half. his mom is mexican and his dad is caucasian. i am filipina (but have never been to the phillipines). so my kids are what i call... whitamexipino! and ben speaks conversational spanish.

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  44. Ellen JoyNovember 18, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    hope you had a blessed birthday with your family. You have a wonderful ministry here in Blog world..im blessed honestly by your life

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  45. RosalindNovember 21, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Happy belated 30th lovely lady! hope you have a wonderful, God filled year. We love Jack as much as he loves his Schematics.

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