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Summer is just about over and the year is more than half way done. The next five months of 2014 will be a lot of fun I’m hoping and here are five things I’m looking forward to over the next few months.
ONE
My daughter’s birthday. She turns eight in October and I am planning a birthday party for her right now. I have passed my love of birthdays on to her and she is so excited and constantly telling me things to add to her birthday wish list.
her birthday dinner last year
TWO
My husband uses the majority of his vacation time in October because that’s when my birthday and our daughter’s birthday both are. His birthday is real close to fourth of july so he can’t take time of then because holiday season is busy. It will be nice having him home most of the month.
THREE
My 30th birthday is in October. We are going to Palm Springs as a family for a week and I am really looking forward to getting away on a little trip. My grandma is letting us use her condo for the week so that means it won’t be a very expensive trip for us. Just food, gas and activities.
FOUR
Even with all the hassle that goes along with rehearsals and costumes I’m excited for my daughter being in the Nutcracker in December. She has auditions this weekend.
In last year’s performance, she’s the one in yellow.
FIVE
This Christmas my sister is bringing my niece and nephew out from the East Coast for Christmas. We only get to see them once or twice a year since they moved so it’s exciting when they visit. Last year they couldn’t come for Christmas so we are so happy they will be here for the Holidays. My niece also has her birthday around the same time so we can see her for her birthday too. 
Cousins!
Ida says
Seems like there is lots of birthday fun coming up! I love celebrating birthdays and it really is great when the kids get involved!!
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Brenda says
Ah, so many fun things coming up for you! I love the Nutcracker! I see it at the San Francisco Ballet every year.
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Shipra says
So sweet! I LOVE the Nutcracker! <3
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Maryann Peik says
So many bdays happening!! Happy Birthday to your daughter! 🙂
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Lindsay says
You’ve got lots of things happening!! So glad you will have your niece and nephew out for Christmas!
Winter White says
Sounds like you’re going to have a great holiday! I just came back from palm springs so enjoy!
Karissa says
Thank you Winter.
Chelsea says
That is so awesome that your husband can take off so much time at once, how nice for him and for you guys too! That would definitely make for a fun month 🙂
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Karissa says
It’s great having him home.
Jess Scull says
Love The Nutcracker! You have so many great events coming up
Karissa says
Yes we do it’s exciting.
Andrea says
How fun that she gets to be in the Nutcracker!
Thanks so much for linking up!!!
🙂 Andrea
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Karissa says
It’s a lot of work but she’s so cute in it!
Laurel Wads says
So many exciting times coming your way. Your daughter is adorable!
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Karissa says
Thank you!
Camille says
So sweet of your husband to use his vacation for your birthday! Sounds like a great catch!
Stefany says
It sounds like you have a few busy months ahead of you! My daughter’s birthday is in October as well so we are getting ready for that!
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Brittany Miller says
I love life’s celebrations! Enjoy
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kendall says
Such sweet photos! My little one has his first birthday this month! SO many exciting things coming our way 🙂
JoAnn says
Oh my gosh, how cute is your daughter on stage in her yellow costume! Adorable!
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Karissa says
Thank you!
Rebekah says
Hope her auditions went well! So exciting!
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Karissa says
Thanks Rebekah!
Trish says
My birthday is in October too! I think it’s pretty much the best month to be born in 😉
Katie says
Your daughter looks so cute in her gorgeous nutcracker outfit! I can’t believe summer is over for another year!
Katie <3
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Susan @ 2 cats & chloe says
30th Birthday!? I just turned 30 also! It’s a great year!!
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Jessica Doll says
Birthday party planning is so much fun. My son’s birthday falls in the next couple of months as well. 🙂
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Girl in Beta says
Yay for October babies! Your 30th is going to be a blast!
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Christen says
Awwww this is great. You’ll have a wonderful holiday thus year.
Jenn @ hellorigby! says
Aw, what a darling photo of her in the Nutcracker! Sounds like lots of fun is coming your way!
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Liv says
These favorites sound delightful and a great way to close out the year!!!
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Rachel Cloutier says
Your October is like my June! Both mine and my daughters , my husband and mine’s anniversary.. and father’s day!! whew! And how cute is your daughter in the nutcracker play!?
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Karissa says
Thanks, she is pretty cute.
Jemma @ celery and cupcakes says
Those ballerina outfits are just adorable! 🙂
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Ayana Pitterson says
You have some great things to look forward to in the upcoming months! Hope the auditions for the ballet were a success!
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Kristine Foley - The Foley Fam says
Dirty Thirty! How exciting! And yay for having your husband home more during October!
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kristyn says
your daughter is adorable!
Karissa says
Thank you!
Jessica says
Your daughter is so cute! Looks like you’re busy!!