Wow, you guys are so awesome!! Thank you so much for all of your birthday wishes and sweet words you left me yesterday! The tweets, comments, and emails all brought lots of smiles to my face. You all are the BEST! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Yesterday was a lovely day filled with lots of love from friends and family, good food, and relaxation. I also got some cool stuff to share with you guys! And let’s be real, most of it has to do with food and/or fitness – two of my greatest loves! 
My hubby ordered me the running shoes I’ve been wanting – the Brooks Ghost 4’s! I’m SO excited! AND they’re my favorite color… green! I should get them by the end of the week. The boy sure does know the way to my heart!
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My dad and stepmom got me the Garmin Forerunner 110!!! EEEEK! I’ve been wanting one for months now, and I’m so incredibly excited to finally get one. Just in time for my half marathon training!
And look at this awesome baking pan they also got me with our last name engraved on it?! I need to put it to use and do some baking this week!
My wonderful in-laws sent me a calendar notepad and a menu planner/grocery list for the refrigerator. Yay! These were perfect because I’m about to run out of my other notepads!
They also were sweet enough to send me a Target gift card which I know for certain I will have no problem spending.
I’m still LOVING my new Sperry’s that my mom and stepdad got me which you saw on Friday. I’ve been wearing them nonstop the last couple days!
I also got several nice cards from family and friends that made my day. I’m a huge sucker for sweet (and funny!) cards.
Woweee I was spoiled this birthday! Thank you to all of my family and friends who made my day so special. I am blessed beyond measure!
Questions:
- Any ideas as to what I should bake in my new baking pan? Feel free to link up some recipes!
- Do you own a Garmin Forerunner? If so, what is your favorite thing about it?
- Tell me about your weekend! Did you do anything fun?
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AHh! I’ve been away so I missed your weekend posts…so, Happy Belated Birthday!!! Hope you had a wonderful day!!! I’ll be very excited to hear what you think of the Garmin! I’ve wanted one for a while as well!
Enjoy your week!!!
So envious of your Garmin!!! I’ve been dying for one…. Keep us updated with how you like it!
will do! i have a feeling i’ll LOVE it!
you made out well this year lady! I have a garmin forerunner and looove it
I guess my favorite feature is just the fact that I can take it anywhere and I know how far I’ve gone. The pacing is a nice little touch too. Have fun!
That garmin is going to be so helpful, especially with outdoor running!! Mine is great for pacing myself, figuring out distance when I’m somewhere new, and telling me my splits! Looks like a great birthday!
This is AWESOME. I looooovvvee the your husband got you your shoes–what a sweetie?!
ANd that baking pan with the top is SO cool. Glad you had the perfect day!
Wow, this is a killer haul!! Love the Sperry’s, SO cute! It’s obvious your loved ones know you pretty well, they knocked it out of the park on the gift front!
that’s what i’m sayin’!
Awesome stuff! It looks like you made out pretty well. I love my Garmin. I’m a big numbers nut, so seeing my run stats helps keep me motivated and interested.
Wow, you had an incredible birthday! I am jealous of your new Garmin watch I have – a dinosaur of a Garmin, but it’s pretty faithful to me so I can’t complain. I’m happy you had a fun birthday, it really makes a big difference to be spoiled on your big day:)
Happy belated birthday Ashley!! It looks like you had a great day too! You got some really great stuff….yay! you got your Garmin
Hi Ashley, I’m new to your blog, and I just love all the healthy food/fitness inspiration! Happy Birthday!!
Love the pan, too cute!
Looks like you got some good stuff! I love notepads too
Looks like you had an awesome birthday! I have the same Brooks in the same color!
I’m so jealous of your Garmin!
That is awesome!! Happy Birthday, again! I’m glad you had such an awesome weekend!
happy belated birthday!! sounds like you got some awesome gifts!
Love your new running shoes! Green is one of my favorites too. I have sperry’s and they are SO comfy! My garmin is my bestttt friend. I just love knowing how far i’m going
Looks like an awesome birthday girl! I have a garmin and I love it! The forerunner is great for watching your pace (that way I don’t burn myself out too fast!) and I love that you don’t need a set route when you want to run. Say you need to do 5 miles, just start and run wherever you want until you hit that goal. It helps keep things fresh and you can mix-it-up!
exactly!
awesome birthday. Love the ghost 4s!
I actually got my sister a Garmin for her birthday last year, & I’m pretty sure she’s only used it a handful of times. I may have to ask her to “borrow” it!
Glad you had a nice birthday!
I would either make a lasagna or brownies in the new pan! Its so cute! I would love a garmin but we recently purchased a treadmill AND a very expensive double jogging stroller so I think I hit my workout spending cap for the next year or so! Maybe next christmas!
i like the lasagna idea! i haven’t made lasagna in quite awhile… i think it’s about time!
So glad you enjoyed your birthday weekend! And I’m excited to hear how you like the Garmin! I’ve always used a Nike Plus, but I’ve been considering getting a Garmin at some point when I’m back to running outside more (it’s been mostly treadmill running this year!)
You should make your new Mexican Lasagne recipe in the pan – that is a great meal & probably makes for some yummy left-overs too! XXXOOO!
ohhh great idea!
What a wonderful birthday experiance! I am so glad for you! Your tea time sounds amazing!
Aww yay for such fun gifts! Your family is awesome
. I LOVE those sperry’s! I have the same ones and wear them all the time…except for right now when it’s freezing haha. I’m so glad you had a great birthday! xxoo
Sounds like you had a great birthday! Love the sneakers!!! The hubby did good!
And I love Target! I could spend so much time and money in there! It’s dangerous! haha
Love the shoes- I want to get a new pair of shoes so bad
Happy Birthday! (pretty sure my saturday comment didn’t go through
) keep on partying! 
oh shoot! maybe it went to spam? i’ll check! thanks for the birthday wishes!
I’m sorry I missed your birthday – but happy birthday! Sounds like a great day and some great presents!
I’m gonna steal your shoes
Dang it, I’m behind. Happy belated! A birthday that involves multiple pairs of shoes is always a good one in my book
Nice gifts! I’d love them all
. I have a Garmin 405 and I honestly just love the USB part of it. I can plug it in and find out all the details of my run AND have it recorded for me!
Belated happy birthday Ashley! We’re both March celebrants, I see.
Mine’s today.
Make that tomorrow, March 6th…I forgot about the time difference lol!
woohoo!! happy birthday aileen!
Happy belated! Your 24th looks similar to mine. Last year when I turned 24 my bf got me the forerunner 305 and my dad got me brooks adrenalines. I love my forerunner to track miles.
The baking pan is such a good idea! I’ve been wanting to make this Black Bean and Sweet Potato casserole from CEC http://cleaneatingchelsey.com/2010/10/22/seeing-double/
oh i love chelsey’s recipes! i’ll have to check it out. thanks so much!