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It's my birthday today, and I'll be taking today and tomorrow off (from blogging, at least). Before I sign off for the weekend, though, I'd like to send a big thank you to my family, friends, and to you for helping make this past year the best of my life. It was tumultuous and noisy and colorful and ecstatic, full of stories and characters and memories - I've loved sharing it with you. Thank you for letting me.

A few highlights: adventuring with these girls,


 hosting Friendsgiving (which turned into a Tattly-fest),

spending the holidays at home with some of my favorite people (and animals),


revisiting summer camp (twice),


taking leaps,


and, of course, welcoming a new family member.


It's been wonderful. Looking forward to what's next...

PS - Words for the weekend:
-Rilke, via Zivar.
-"What the heart is like" by Miroslav Holub. (Thanks, Kathy.)
-And George Saunders, one more time, for good measure.

See you Monday! Photos via my Instagram, or Max's, or Margaux's, or by notanothertree.
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22 comments:

  1. EmilyAugust 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!



    Emily
    eageremily.blogspot.com

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  2. LoulouAugust 8, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Happy Birthday Pretty Lady. Wishing you a great weekend filled with fun and love. xo

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  3. RoseAugust 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Happiest birthday, Shoko! :D

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  4. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Happy, happy, happy birthday!

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  5. PawAugust 8, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Another beautiful year begins today.

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  6. angelaAugust 8, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Happy Birthday Shoko! Thanks for all the reminders to live life to the fullest!

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  7. maxAugust 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BASDAY!!!

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  8. HeatherAugust 8, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Happy bday, Shoko!!! :)

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  9. ElleAugust 8, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Happy birthday, almost birthday twin!

    Hope you have a sparkling day! It rained while still sunny out today... that's a pretty great birthday surprise from nature!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Happy birthday! Enjoy your weekend off. I'm still deciding if I want to take next Friday off for my birthday. Everyone else in my family is working so I probably won't. Plus, I'll feel guilty if I don't study at least a little for the GRE.

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  11. Thelma FrayneAugust 8, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for writing your blog, always a highlight for me.

    xxx

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  12. austeAugust 8, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Happy Birthday, Shoko! May this year be full of adventure, laughter, spontaneous dance parties, and beautiful moments. Cheers!

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  13. margauxAugust 8, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    happy birthday, sho! you are beautiful and wonderful and magical in every way. love you! xx

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  14. taraAugust 8, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday Shoko! You are so inspiring and make me feel better about turning 28 in 6 months or so. You're so awesome and gorgeous and I hope you have a great birthday!

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  15. UnknownAugust 9, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Happy Birthday Shoko! Wish you all the best :)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Happy Birthday! Your photographs are absolutely stunning, as always. Have an amazing time celebrating this weekend!

    xx
    youngmildandfree.wordpress.com

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  17. ShokoAugust 10, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Thank you so much, everyone! It was wonderful.

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  18. JocyAugust 11, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Happy birthday, Shoko! And thank you for this beautiful blog. Looking forward to another year of your writing.

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  19. RonnieAugust 15, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Happy belated birthday, Shoko!
    Ronnie xo

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  20. aliceinboAugust 19, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Happy birthday Shoko!
    Wish you a new happy one!

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  21. LisaAugust 21, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Happy belated birthday, Shoko! May your new year be filled with joyful moments, just like the ones you describe in your post. Reading your lovely blog is always a highlight - thank you for all that you share!

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  22. MelissaAugust 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    I'm SOOOOO behind, but Happy Birthday anyway! I hope you had a good one!!

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