Birthdays

Well ladies and gents today is my birthday. I am the big 28 which is pretty crazy I do not feel that old, but even with me getting older and older I  still look forward to this day each year, I count down, celebrate my whole birthday month and I don't think it will change no matter how old I get. I just love it. It is safe to say that My birthday is my favorite Holiday. I love a lot of holidays most of them actually, I love the get togethers with family and friends, the meaning behind them and the traditions. But birthdays are my favorite. As childish or self absorbed as that sounds there is a reason why.

So why do I love my birthday so much? Well first of all it is not just my birthday I just love birthdays in general of my kids, my family and my friends. I genuinely hope that those days for those special people in my life is perfect for them each year. I believe they deserve to be spoiled and celebrated that day each year. It is the one day that is theirs.

Second I love birthday because a birthday to me equals celebrating that person, but not just celebrating them but their life. To me my birthday is a day that I celebrate my life, the fact that I am living, all the lessons, and things that I have gone through and learned so far in my life, and I get to reflect on my past year since my last birthday. Am I growing? Am I moving forward? Am I moving closer to life goals? Am I making a difference? Have I touched someones life? Am I making memories? Have I gone through life changing situations? Have I learned something new? Have I made a new friend? It is such a fun time to reflect and celebrate.

When it is my kids, loved ones, or friends birthdays I want them to know how important they are, but more specifically how important they are to me. How important their life, their love and friendships means to me and what an effect their life has on mine.

So yeah maybe I do want to be a little spoiled on my birthday because well I think I deserve it once a year just like I think you all deserve it on your day! I hope we all let our friends and family know how much their lives means to us on their special day. And I hope that I have touched or helped someone enough that they would want to celebrate with me.

Now the fun part. Since I turned 28 today I am going to share with you 28 random facts about me...some you may know and some you may not.

1. I am a sugarholic (addicted to sugary treats)
2. I own over 30 pairs of leggings. I love to be comfortable but even more I love to have a reason to get dolled up every once in a while.
3. I love the color yellow
4.  I stress and get anxiety about things that are important to me.
5. I fractured my back in three places when I was 17 {hair line fractures in my lower back}. I had to wear a back brace as a senior in school and had to quit my love, gymnastics.  it was kinda devastating
6. I am super grateful I found Crossfit this past year and it is the first thing that has made me feel the way gymnastics used to.
7. I did not like high school, it may have to do with the fact that I was shy and awkward. but  I loved college because I got a fresh start and started breaking out of my shell a little bit
8. I like to be needed, busy and feel like I accomplished something important.
9. Sometimes I care too much for people...that I get anxiety about if I am doing enough for them.
10. I love music and it is seriously the fuel that keeps me going. I can always find a song that relates to what I am going through at the moment
11. I have always been a homebody and my family is everything to me
12. I hate goodbyes, they make me sick to my stomach
13. I really like to be around people. I like to be out and about and crowds. I do not love to be alone. I would rather go out and do something than stay home and watch a movie.
14. I think using power tools and building something is super rewarding and fun
15. I didn't have my first kiss until I was 18...in college
16. I have huge goals and dreams but am always nervous to share them, because I am also very ashamed and scared of failure
17. I get embarrassed super easy, my face turns red, I sweat and I hide my face
18. I giggle when I am nervous or uncomfortable
19. I feel like I am still learned how to accept myself and break through my shell even at 28
20. I do not like to cook but I enjoy cleaning
21. Fitness clothing and shoes are my weakness
22. I get very awkward around famous people, but I am not afraid to take a selfie with them.
23. I am kind of hard to get to know. I am awkward and shy around big groups, but can loosen up a little if you get to know me, which takes a while sometimes because I also struggle with accepting that people want to be my friend.
24. I have the sense of humor of a 12-16 year old boy
25.I have a terrible memory. I forget and misplace things and events all the time.
26. I love how strong I feel when I lift heavy weight, it makes me feel like I can take on anything
27. I would rather drive a truck than pretty much anything
28. I cannot wait to be a sports mom. I am super exited for my boys to start playing and being the best cheerleader they could ask for.

Oh and just for extra fun I share a Birthday with Snoop Dogg now known as Snoop Lion!

I hope you all have a beautiful Monday!

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Birthday Boy Maddux {Day 28} of Leggings

Leggings: Forever 21 // Shirt: Target // Shoes: Target // 

Necklace: Forever 21 

Maddux: Suit Set: Walmart 

Today is this little Man's Birthday! I cannot believe my sweet little Maddux is 4 years old. I know it is so cliche, but where did the time go? There is no way my first baby is this big. I honestly feel like it was just yesterday I held this sweet boy for the first time, brought him home, and snuggled him tight all night long for the first time. I need time to slow down, I cant take my babies growing up so fast. I love him so much. He is so sweet, thoughtful, smart and knows just what to say and do to make me smile. He is one of my very best friends. I love hanging out with him, and I miss him when he is away at school, what am I going to do when he goes to kindergarten? He amazes me everyday with what he knows and all that he can do. He is such a great friend, he loves big kids and looks up to them so much, he loves babies and is so sweet to them, and he is such a good big brother. He loves Holden so much and their bond is so incredible I can't wait to see it grow as they grow up together. Even though I wish he could stay little forever, I cannot wait to see what he does in his life, what he accomplishes, and who he becomes. I am so proud of this little man of mine and I love him forever and for always. This boy made me a mom and I cannot even express how lucky I am that he is mine and that God trusted me enough to send him and his brother to us.

Happy 4th birthday sweet boy! I cannot wait to celebrate you all day today!

Now let's see your leggings! What are your favorite? How do you style them? I want to see!!! Take a picture post it on Instagram and then tag me @whitneyulrich and hashtag #30daysofleggings remember if you use the hashtag you are entered into the giveaway happening at the end of the series.

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What I Wore {Birthday Celebration}

A couple weeks ago was my 27th birthday and since it was on a Sunday this year we celebrated all weekend. Hubby took me to Lagoon that Saturday to a much needed me and him time. I love my boys more than anyone can ever imagine and I missed them all day but it was so wonderful to spend time with my hunk of a hubby. It was the best date ever I felt like we were dating teenagers all over again. You can read more about our celebration HERE. October is the perfect time to go to lagoon it is crisp and feels great in your fall fashion favorites, I highly recommend it not to mention you will have fun with all the fright mares goodness going on. I put a fun outfit together for our fall/birthday lagoon date that I couldn't wait to share.

First to start off the birthday celebrations Ty and the boys took me out to breakfast at kneaders and it was amazing. I posted this picture on Instagram and facebook that day and had a lot of friends ask where I got these oh so comfy clothes so I thought I would enlighten you all. 

 

Hoodie // H&M Men's Department {no shame}
Leggings // Target
 Boots // Old Navy 
 Beanie // Groopdealz
 

Next onto the fun birthday day to night date outfit. 

 Shirt // Target 

Leather Leggings // Forever 21

Boot Socks // Target

Boots // Steve Madden {Macys}

Beanie // Groopdealz

Necklace // Apple of My Eye Jewelry 

Clutch // Poppy and Dot 

You guys, you NEED some leather leggings. They are my favoritest in the whole world and I almost want to go back and buy a back up pair I love them that much. Leather is so big right now in fashion trends. {to read more fall fashion trends go HERE} and it has come back with a bang. Go get some these were only $10 at forever 21.

This chambray shirt I feel like is for everyone. It is long a little looser fit and so stinkin comfortable you will die. The best part I got it at Target for under $20. I am telling you shop at Target, H&M and forever 21 and you will love the prices. This mama on a budget loves it!

Let's talk about this clutch for a minute ok! You need this. I actually won it in an instagram contest and I am so in love. I love it for date nights, girls nights, or when I am running errands without the kids and don't need a diaper bag. It is the perfect size and fits all of what you need. I am able to fit my cards, lipstick, phone, keys, cash, gum and even some lotion. It is from Poppy and Dot. They are the cutest shop, check out their website and don't forget to follow them on instagram @poppyanddot to catch their products, deals and contests. 

 Happy Wednesday!
Happy November!
Can you believe it is Novemeber already? Time really does fly the older you get
It is officially the holiday season and that right there is a reason to smile
Tis the season of family time, parties, shopping and making lots of memories.

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