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It's my birthday, but as you already know, I've claimed the whole month! I've always wanted a a very girly Hello Kitty themed birthday and decided that this year was the year I was going to make it happen for myself! Thanks to some assistance from Betty Crocker I baked the most delicious and cutest red velvet Hello Kitty cake and popped some sparkling grape juice!

This Jill by Jill Stuart Polka Dot dress is, of course, from Rent the Runway (RTR). (As a pro-member of RTR, I get a birthday rental on the house!) It fit my pregnant body and girly birthday theme perfectly. Speaking of girly...



I also have a special birthday surprise to share with my loyal readers - WE'RE HAVING A GIRL!!! Let the baby girl shopping begin!

I've never declared a birthday month before and am usually pretty quiet about my birthday. I normally celebrate with a trip or go to a nice dinner with my husband. This year I feel like making a bigger deal out of it, and I think it has a lot to do with my pregnancy. I'm feeling so good and happy! Not that I wasn't before, but it's a completely different feeling now. I feel like celebrating all the time! So in the spirit of gift guides (the holidays are basically here), I'm starting my wish list. Right now, it's mostly books which might seem kind of lame, but it's honestly things I really want. Don't worry, I'll keep adding to it.

If you find this a bit obnoxious, I get it... but in my years of wisdom (I'm getting up there!), I encourage you to celebrate your life and to ask for things you want more often.