Happy 30th birthday to me!!! 
The second part of my b-day extravaganza was a surprise party at Max & Dylan’s in Charlestown. My husband, with the help of Marie, my mom, and sister, coordinated a wonderful birthday celebration for me. (Many thanks to Marie for snapping all of these photos!)
My mom and sister did the flowers for the party. They were so pretty!
My sister also made a Wall-O-Tina with photos of me from the past 30 years. Let’s just say that I had Ā A LOT of awkward years– bangs, perms, strange fashion choices. I loved it! š
Mal ordered 3 dozen cupcakes from Babycakes (my fav!) for the party. He’s my hero!
After the cooking class, I had an idea that something more was happening that evening, but I didn’t expect a room full of my friends and family when I arrived at Max & Dylan’s, especially since just Marie greeted us at the door. She brought me into a separate room where everyone yelled “surprised” when I walked through the door. I was definitely surprised! (Ali got a great pic of my reaction!)
I was immediately given a birthday shot to celebrate! š
I <3 Mal!!! Best guy ever!
The Wall-O-Tina was really something special! š
The best part of the evening was a scrapbook that Mal made for me with the help of my family and friends (which is why he spent so much time in the office the other night.)
A couple of months ago, Mal emailed my family and friends to invite them to my 30th birthday. If they couldn’t make it, he asked that they send a photo and/or message to include in the scrapbook. It was such a sweet gift!
I got a little teary-eyed reading some of the entries, but I also laughed a ton! I’ve done some ridiculous things over the years! It was cool to see that some of my blogger buddies contributed to it, too. Sabrina, Beth, Meghann, Erika, Chels, Susie, and Shannon all sent photos and birthday wishes. Thanks, guys!!
One blogger even came to my party last night! Ali!!! Love her!
So many of my family and friends came out for my birthday! I felt so loved! š
It was a truly FANTASTIC 30th birthday!!!
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Yay! I’m so glad he was able to surprise you! Mal has been planning this for MONTHS! And I’m glad you got my birthday wishes. You are truly one of a kind Tina, enjoy your 30th year! Everyone says their 30s are better than their 20s anyways. š
happy early birthday girl…what a wonderful time!
What a great husband and family and friends.
What a sweet surprise! hAPPY bIRTHDAY
that is such a cute surprise that mal had for you!!!!! the cooking class is such a unique and fun idea!!!
surprise parties are the best!! that looks so wonderful and you look so happy!
Happpppppppppy Birthday to a girl who entertains, informs, and inspires!!! š
What an AMAZING celebration!!! I would LOVE to go to a cooking class like that. Such a unique idea! Happy, happy birthday Tina :).
Happy Bday Tina! Wish I could have come!
Happy birthday!! What a wonderful, wonderful night. I’ll send a little message through the internet too: Thank you for being such an incredibly inspiration to me. You make me believe that happiness is possible, and that life is worth living free of self-imposed restrictions. You deserve every happ ynight like this you can get.
Hey Tina,
I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of months now and I just wanted to say that I think you’re great and I really see you as a role model. Today was actually my 16th birthday and I had no idea your birthday was the 12th as well! I do see a lot of myself in you, what with our common love for eating yet staying healthy and keeping our cravings in check. Reading about your day to day life inspires me to make the best of mine. Just wanted to say thanks and keep doing what you’re doing.
Thanks,
Susie
Happy birthday Tina.
Your hubby did a great job!
Glad you enjoyed your day
That is absolutely fabulous! What a fun, fun time! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
happy happy bday tina! so glad it was one you’ll never forget.
Awwwww! Your husband is the sweetest thing ever! Happy birthday! I’m sure it was one of the greats š
So FUN! Happy 30th Birthday, Tina! So glad you were able to enjoy and celebrate your day with friends and family! š
What a great husband you are blessed with–he went above and beyond!! Two thumbs up for Mal!
happy happy birthday!!!:)
continue to be fantastic at 30:)
Aww, this looks like such a fantastic evening- so nice of Mal to put it all together for you! I can’t imagine a better way to spend a birthday š Hope today is great as well!
LOVE the Wall! Happy 30th, girl! I hope things simply keep getting better for you!!
What a great birthday bash! I love the first picture of you in your tiara- you look so cute! š
Mal is seriously the best hubby ever for putting this day together for you! I’m glad you had such an amazing birthday. š
What a wonderful celebration. It’s always nice to be surrounded by family and friends. I love the scrapbook idea and the Wall-O-Tina photos! Mal did a great job for his special gal!!
Hi Tina,
I have been reading your blog along with many others for about two years now and never commented š I have used your tips for starting a blog to start my own and try and move my way to becoming an active member of the blog community. Thank you for your tips! I also wanted to say that I loooove the Wall-O-Tina and think it is soo creative and a great addition to a fun party! I hope you had a happy birthday!
The scrapbook is the clincher. My pregnancy hormones made me tear up! What a wonderful husband and great celebration. Happy early birthday!
Happy belated Birthday Tina!
Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday for you!
What a blast! And you look real pretty in pink too š
Happy (advance) Birthday Tina! :))
What a sweet hubby you have!! I am just catching up on my Reader after the weekend..that french cooking class looked amazing. And the guy in the picture with Mal above, looks like a better looking Jim Halpert from Office!!! Does he get told that ever?
Happy birthday! What a cool surprise!
That is so awesome! Happy Birthday š