This story begins with a conversation...
Matt said, "What do you want for your Birthday this year, Julia?"
Julia pauses, sighs and responds "Ya know, I really, really, really want a FUN girly day getting my makeup professionally done & then a shopping spree at the MAC counter"
Matt, "don't you already have all the makeup you could ever want OR use?"
Julia, "OMG, Seriously? You asked me what I wanted & I told you want I wanted (not needed)"

Of course, Julia got what she wanted PLUS a whole lot more! Here's how the rest of the story unfolds...Connie agrees to accompany Julia to a 10AM MAC counter appointment. Fun, FUN!!! Here's Julia hiding half her face because "it isn't put on yet". The makeup artist started with my eyes then finished by applying foundation/ concealer. Not my best angle or moment to take a picture. But, it's all about the memories.

Connie, at this point is enjoying the experience. But, the day is young and there's a lot more in store for us!

After our shopping spree we headed to the Nordstroms Bathroom to ooooh and awwweee over our purchases and makeup. We were sitting on the lounge couches with women walking in and out~ probably wondering why we were taking photos in the bathroom!


Off to Starbucks, we need caffeine...more pictures of our makeup in the daylight:


After Starbucks we met Monica & Tricia at the something or another (can't remember the name). Monica, generously offered to take professional pictures of us until we could no longer smile. And, she certainly held to her word & snapped away! At the end of the day she had taken 300+ pictures! And, we all braved the cold, wind, rainy weather! Luckily between the rain, cold, wind, etc the sun would peak out. And, we would race to a spot for pictures until we either got bored or the rain started.

Thank you my dear sweet husband for the most wonderful girly weekend ever! And, my Birthday is still a month away! Isn't he the best?!! YES!!!

The second day to my girly weekend we went to see the movie "Alice in Wonderland" at the Imax 3D! What a beautiful movie & message! I can't wait to see it again!

Again, thank you to my husband, to Connie, to Monica & to Tricia & to Tracey!! Celebrating my birthday with out it even being my Birthday is something everyone should do as often as possible!! Cheers!
PS: More pictures of our girly day to come once I am able to upload some of the pics that Monica took of us. I can't wait!!!