In the past I’ve highlighted a collection of quirky and cute pictures to celebrate my beloved Melissa’s birthdays, but this year felt different. On January 26 we received some potentially crippling news that thankfully proved to be incorrect, but the temporary reality of those circumstances altered our trajectory for perhaps ever. So, this year, to celebrate another year of life, I’ve assembled a small collection of my favorite photos of Melissa over the past twelve months. So join me in celebrating Lil’ Cutesville’s final birthday of her thirties…!
She always knows how to strike a pose and this shot taken inside the old Leve1Up Arcade proves just that!
I just love this picture. The pineapple accents her head so perfectly.
She takes the best candid shots.
Dining at our favorite restaurant, The Blue Bayou in Disneyland.
Inside Walt Disney’s apartment on our exclusive, behind-the-scenes guided tour.
Dressed for the occasion.
Remaining cool, calm, and collected while meeting one of her idols: Pocahontas.
This girl LOVES Tums! They don’t allow tours at the Tums Factory downtown St. Louis, she called and asked. We hate this as we love a good factory tour.
Our niece, Madison, her sister, Katie, and Katie’s man, Grant, joining us at a cousin’s wedding.
With our first Second Family. From Left: Alex, Tyler, Abbey, Cody, Bob, and Jody. So blessed to have all been apart of one another’s lives for two decades now!
Melissa hated me complaining about not having my sunglasses, so sweet girl let me wear hers. Here we are with my California Brother, Logan, and his perfect girlfriend, Izzy. Love these two so much!
Even on a cloudy day, this girl still loves the beach.
Living our best Detroit Life. Seriously, that city was the best.
We were beyond inspired by Detroit. It was the most enlightening and encouraging destination we’d ever been to! We seriously want to improve the world around us in every way we’re able after that trip!
Fun Fact: in the fifth grade Melissa had the opportunity to write a report on anything or anyone in the entire world. She chose to write hers on Mariah Carey (smart choice). Also, Mariah and Melissa share the same set of initials. Can’t nobody do it like an MC.
Loved celebrating the holidays at the Garden Glow where we always have the best time.
Well, there you have it, a photographic journey of Melissa’s thirty-eighth year around the sun! Can’t wait to see what her thirty-ninth brings! Here’s to a lifetime of more moments and memories that at one point we weren’t sure we’d still be able to continue making!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIL’ CUTESVILLE!
As always, THANK YOU all for viewing! I appreciate you greatly! Feel free to leave Melissa a birthday blessing below as I would love to share them with her! I’ll return soon with another all-new post, so until then, I wish you all, all the best!
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Happiest of birthdays Melissa!! I don’t know you personally but I have heard so much about you through Ben (one of my most fav coworkers ever). I’m so glad you had a better year than expected last January. Enjoy each moment! You are one lucky girl to get to take this journey with Ben💚❤️💚
Happy birthday Melissa! Hope your day is full of blessings and fun times and loving memories!
Thank you & yes, here’s hoping! I’ll be sure to relay your birthday wishes!
Happiest of birthdays Melissa!! I don’t know you personally but I have heard so much about you through Ben (one of my most fav coworkers ever). I’m so glad you had a better year than expected last January. Enjoy each moment! You are one lucky girl to get to take this journey with Ben💚❤️💚
Thank you, thank you! Oh my goodness this was so nice! Means a lot to me & I will for sure be sending your birthday wishes Melissa’s way!
Happiest of Birthdays to you
I’ll share your birthday wishes with her! Miss you all much!
Not me laughing at the photo captions. 😂
I worked hard on those! Thankful they were a hit! 😂
Happy Birthday Melissa! Love you honey!
She says, “THANK YOU!”