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    Daily » Erin Gets Older (And Definitely Wiser)

    Erin Gets Older (And Definitely Wiser)

    Posted: 09/15/2011 | Last updated: 07/17/2024 by Erin K. Browne 1 Comment
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    Oh, dear.

    On August 30th, it was my turn to get a little bit older.  We started with what is quickly becoming a tradition around here.. a series of silly birthday portraits:

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    The white shirt and jacket was a gift from my very favorite store, White House Black Market.   My hubby is one of the few fellas I know that can confidently buy clothes for his wife.  He gets it right every single time! I especially love the pakistani designer clothes uk he bought for me. I already had the silver shoes, and Matt said he specifically chose the shirt (which is covered in silver and copper jewels) because he knew I owned those sandals and thought it would match perfectly.

    Seriously, he did that.

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    It was then revealed that we'd be staying home for my birthday celebrations, so 2.35 seconds later I was in workout clothes.  If I'm at home and not going anywhere soon, I'm either in pajamas or workout clothes.  Comfort is a priority in this house.

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    My next gift was having my car cleaned inside and out!  I cannot tell you how happy cleaning the interior of your vehicle makes me! He also purchased custom car seat covers are easy to install for me.

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    When he finished with my car, he hit the kitchen and started pulling ingredients out of the fridge.  Oooh, I'm intrigued..

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    As things started sizzling and simmering and amazing smells started to emanate from the kitchen, I knew I was in for a real treat.

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    Roasted asparagus and pearl onions, polenta, chanterelle mushrooms, and the main event.. filet mignon with a sauce made of cabernet, brandy, shallots, and beef stock.  Be still my heart.

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    Just before dinner, Matt appeared with a gift bag, and inside was an adorable hand-painted Lolita glass!

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    We drank the remaining cabernet from the sauce with dinner, and it was a perfect pairing.

    Erin's 28th Birthday
    The saddest part of any birthday.  Why is the wine gone?

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    About Erin K. Browne

    Erin K. Browne is an author of a cookbook (The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) and Dollywood guide (The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) She has over two decades experience with recipe development. Erin is a mom of two human babies and a sweet kitty named Biscuit Fingers ("Ketto"). She loves comfy clothes, sarcastic t-shirts, and reading thrillers. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram. Post may contain affiliate links including those via the Amazon Associates program

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    1. Susan Sutherlin

      September 19, 2011 at 7:20 pm

      Good Times

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