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Y’all already know I’m obsessed with the number 26. But I don’t know if you realize quite how much this number follows me around!! I see it EVERYWHERE. But also, all versions of 10.26 "count" for me. So 62, 126, 160, 106, 120, 102, 1062, $26.10 – they all work. I think the best part of my birthday is getting to see 10.26 everywhere! It’s already showing up a lot today!

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And I realized with squealing excitement yesterday that I was born on 10.26.82. And 82 is 28 backwards, so today is somewhat of a

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golden birthday!! Hopefully I will make it to 62 and 82 years old as well Smile 1 and 10 have already passed!

This morning I looked through my birthday posts from the past three years (which was very fun to be able to do!)

My birth event (which involved a flat tire!) and our fancy dinner out in 2009

Read about My Favorite Things and 10.26 Superstars and Facts plus my Apgar Story in 2008

And my ONE comment from 2007!!!! Ha!

This morning we rose at 6:26 (same as last year!!) and got started on the best bowl of oatmeal ever!!

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Well, Matt got started and I watched Gossip Girl!!

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I had these gorgeous flowers from Cara + Brittany to decorate my table!

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Because candles do not make good food photography Smile

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This FAAABulous extra special request bowl of oatmeal contained:

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An awesome cup of Larry’s Beans from Sarah + Josh

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NOM NOM! I almost couldn’t finish this bowl! But I did :mrgreen:

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Going to open Karen’s present now!!

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I requested that, in lieu of a gift, Matt plan a fun day for us. He’s told me to wear something rugged to start and bring a nice shirt to change into. And we’ll be gone until dinnertime. I’m excited!!!

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  1. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    Happy birthday Kath!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you have an amazing day! Looks like you got it started off right! 🙂

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  7. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!! this is quite possibly the best start to a birthday i have ever heard of – that bowl of oats looks amamamamazing, and banana republic?!? the best!! i hope you have a fun day with Matt and I can’t wait to hear more about it tonight! 😀

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  14. Dad says

    Happy Birthday! May you have 1026 more. Mom and I were lying in bed talking about your birth last night. And now you’re a Blogger. Who knew?

    Love,
    Dad

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  18. Tracy says

    Happy 28th Kath! I’ve been reading through your old blog entries and I’m finally almost caught up so jeebus it’s strange to see you turn 28 after only seeing you turn 26 and 27 not too long ago. (I’m sure you feel the same way!) 😀 Hope your day is filled with laughter and love!

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  22. kelly says

    Happy Birthday!!

    I love how obsessed you are with your birthday and the number 26! I am the same way with the number 23!! and 2-23-82 is my birthday and I do the same thing with all the numbers, haha! 🙂 Hope you have a great day!

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  23. Simply Life says

    Have a great birthday! My husband and I never do gifts but instead plan events for the other person – I love it that way!

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  25. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY KATH!! I can’t wait to see what Matt has up his sleeve for today. Enjoy every sip, every bite and every moment.

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  28. lisasfoods says

    Happy birthday Kath! Hope you have a great day full of exciting adventures. Looking forward to your recap, and I’m going to check out your last three birthdays now.

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  31. Heather says

    Happy birthday!!! Had fun celebrating with you this weekend- hope you have a fabulous day today! ( and you had 26 comments when I wrote this…:) )

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  34. Sarah R says

    Sounds like he has a fun day planned! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and may you be 26+ for years to come!

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  40. Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says

    Happy birthday Kath! Gotta love “secret getaways” right? Thanks for all the inspiration you share with us every day through your blog…love it!
    cathy B. @ brightbakes

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  47. Emily says

    Happy Birthday Kath!! What an awesome morning, cannot wait to hear what Matt has in store for you 🙂 Enjoy every bit of you day!!!

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  57. Paige(Running Around Normal) says

    Happy birthday, Kath!! I’m the same way about 27 as you are 26. I swear it follows me around too. My bday is 3/27, and I always always look at the clock at 3:27. Craziness.
    Happ birthday again:) Hope it’s a good one

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  59. Bekah says

    Happy birthday, Kath! Just hit Richmond and will be toasting in your honor tonight. Hope you have a great birthday.

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  60. Jennifer says

    I love that you still eat such wholesome, delicious food but don’t worry so much about the calories. 🙂 Happy birthday!! That oatmeal looks to die for.

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  65. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    Love the candle in the oatmeal! I’m excited to hear what you guys end up doing today. Happy Birthday!

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  70. Lea @ Healthy Coconut says

    Happy Birthday Kat…I think this is the second time I greeted you this week, but Happy Birthday again.

    Enjoy your special day, live every moment and have fantastic time.

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  72. Jessica@tastyandtrim says

    happy birthday kath!! I hope it’s amazing! There’s nothing like a big ol’ bowl of delicious oats to start your birthday off on the right foot 🙂

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  73. sassy molassy says

    Ooh, that sounds like an awesome birthday adventure (even though we don’t know what it is)! I love surprises like that. Happy Happy!

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  76. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    Happy Birthday Kath!! So cool to see how your blog has evolved over the years. I hope you and Matt have an absolutely lovely day! 🙂

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  78. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you have a fun filled day. I think surprises are the best part of birthdays.

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  81. Janna says

    Happy Birthday Kath – You inspire me to be a healthier 28!
    Hope the rest of your day is amazing and looking forward to an update tomorrow.

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  83. Nikita says

    Happy Birthday, Kath! Your blog is truly inspiring and motivating and I really enjoy reading it everyday!
    You also have the same birthday as my late grandmother who was an amazing woman. What a wonderful day!

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  86. Amy says

    Happy birthday!

    And, I know what you mean about numbers following you around. I see 1-1-7 everywhere. (My birthday’s 1/17.)

    Hope you have a great day!

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  91. Brooke Schantz, MS, RD, LDN says

    Hi Kath! Great pictures 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful birthday! I just turned 28 a few months ago myself and think it is going to be a great year!

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  94. Theresa says

    Happy happy birthday!! I hope you have a great day 🙂 My birthday is Friday…don’t you think October is the best month?! I love fall!Have fun on your special surprise birthday adventure with Matt!

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  99. Jenni Timms says

    Hi Kath – I have been reading your blog for a while (love it btw!!) but never commented before. I just have to though because I have to say I am the same way about my bday numbers (10-28-82). I am totally obsessed with 10-28 (I see it everywhere as well) and have looked forward to this bday forever because I will be turning 28 on 10-28 in the year 2010 (10=october!). Also 2+8=10! All my friends and family laugh at me so much when I start going on about my numbers but just thought you would understand! haha! anyway happy birthday!!

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  117. Jackie says

    Happy Birthday!

    I know whatcha mean about the 26.

    My mom, dad and oldest sister’s birthdays all fall on the 26th of different months. My mom lives at 206 Main Street. I live at 26 Beacon Street. My middle sister lives at 26 Jefferson Street. My fiancee (and me too, soon!) lives at 226 Castle Ave.

    So yeah…I get ya. 🙂

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      • Jackie says

        I live in a complex with 450 units (and I’m moving in 2 weeks!) and everyone else lives in different towns/states. We all have different last names, too. I thought about putting fake street names but meh. 🙂

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  118. Heather says

    Happy bday!
    I hope you have a fun day! I am obsessed with numbers to, so I get it haha!
    I hope you got something good from banana!

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  124. Kelly says

    Happy happy birthday! I was just thinking “I didn’t know Kath was that much older than me”, then I remembered that I’m not 26, I’m 27. 😉

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  125. Dana @ my little celebration says

    Happy Birthday Kath! I hope you have a wonderful day and I can’t wait to see the rest of your posts from your birthday extravaganza, including what CAKE you eat!

    Grins, Dana : )

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  127. Heather says

    Happy Birthday Kath! Hope you have the best “golden” birthday ever! Can’t wait to hear what Matt has planned! Have fun!

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  129. Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous says

    Happy Birthday!! I’m obsessed with numbers concerning my birthday too! My bday is Oct 11 and my brother’s is Oct 19 so when we were younger we always combined it to 119 (such an odd favorite number lol) Since then we see that number everywhere and always have to call to let the other one know!

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  130. Anne says

    Happy birthday!

    Have you seen this btw? https://www.google.com/moderator/?icon&expr#16/e=31b21
    You can submit ideas for the improvement of Google Tasks!!

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  131. Felicity says

    Happy Birthday!! How long ago did you leave Sudbury? My significant other grew up there and his younger brother is about your age. Did you know Shaquille O’ Neal moved there this year?

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  134. Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says

    Happy Birthday! I have now read your blog for 2 birthdays of yours 😀 random fact!

    Have a wonderful day, can’t wait to hear all about it!

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  136. polly says

    Happy birthday, sweet girl!!!

    I love planned days too. WAY better than gifts, besides your gift is your hubby time together 😀 That is the best gift of all. XOXO Love ya!

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  147. melissa @ the delicate place says

    happy bday kath! i’m only going to be 27 for a couple more days (until halloween 🙂 but my 3rd wedding anniversary is also today. so i’m celebrating 10/26 as well!

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  168. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full says

    Happy, Happy Birthday! I finally have the internet again so I don’t have to read your blog on my blackberry anymore (commenting is a lot harder on a BB)

    Have a wonderful day celebrating!

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  169. Lauren says

    Happy Birthday Kath x 26!!! 😀 Hope you have a fantastic day filled with yummy food, friends, laughter and lots of 2’s and 6’s!!! 🙂

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  172. Justy2003 says

    Happy birthday, Kath! Hope you’re enjoying your adventure with the husband…can’t wait to hear about it later!

    PS: We recently got assigned parking spaces at work and my spot number is 26! It made me think of you when I saw that.

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  179. Kathy W. says

    Happy Birthday! (And you can always be 26 if you want to be–just embrace your inner 26!)

    And I am the same way about significant numbers, btw.

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  181. Judy says

    Have a wonderful birthday Kath… You are the best, and thank you for being you…. God Bless and show us Karen’s gift will ya!!!!

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  183. Ann says

    Happy Birthday Kath.
    These last few posts have me a bit overwhelmed. I’ve never seen someone take on a diva-princess role with their birthday 🙂 Not saying its a bad thing,…you’re certainly not shy or modest.

    I hope you get to appreciate all the blessings you have in family, health and finances, etc.
    I try to “give” more on days now (birthdays mean little to me though). Volunteer, etc…help others and see the real things in the world that ought to be cared for.

    Have a warm day though. It seems that it means a lot to you.

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  184. Shayla says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH! Hope you have a wonderful day! Btw – so happy you chose the head shot with your hair to the side – that was my fav! Beeutiful!! 🙂

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  185. Meaghen says

    Happy Birthday Kath!!! What a nice husband to make you breakfast! I hope you have a lovely surprise day. That’s a great idea for a birthday present. My birthday is in two months and I may steal that idea!

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  186. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    Happy birthday! Gossip Girl and oats sound like pretty much the perfect way to start off a day. And I’m sure Matt has something amazing up his sleeve. Have an awesome day!! 😀

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  187. JenATX says

    oooooh can’t wait to see what Matt has planned! Happy Birthday!
    My mom’s birthday is today as well 🙂 I’m off to a new burger place down the street from my apartment to celebrate..hope its good!

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  188. Veggielady4life says

    Happy Birthday! Love the numbers game… and Gossip Girl. I’m watching it right now! Also, I had the pleasure of visiting C-ville last week for a residency interview, and it was wonderful. Really charming town. You are a lucky girl!

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  192. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!!

    I love your celebration oats. Very cute and oh so fitting for your breakfast meal. Have FUN today! 😀

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  196. natalie@http://healthybalancingact.blogspot.com/ says

    happy birthday kath, hope you have a lovely day..its funny you should mention the number thing…mine is 6 🙂

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  202. andrea says

    Happy Birthday!! I love your blog and your love for oatmeal (I cant stomach it but wish I could). How do you guys have such a flexible work schedule??

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  203. Carla says

    Happy Birthday! I think 10-26-10 is cool too. A lot has happened to me today. It’s my husband’s birthday… 62nd. And one day after my mother’s 87th birthday yesterday. She had a stroke two weeks ago, has had no food/fluids since and she made it to her birthday. We went to her nursing home and sang to her at midnight! But sadly and happily at the same time if that is possible. She passed away today at 12:25 pm. We were hoping she set some kind of cool record by being born on 10-25, and passing away on 10-25. She was close on both with the date and time of day. Saturday we having a “Going to Heaven” party and making all her favorite foods!
    I love your blog!

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    • Kath says

      Aw Carla, so sorry to read about your mother. Very neat to have her carry on the 10-25 significance, but sad too. xo

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  204. Teri says

    Happy Birthday Kath!!! Hope you had a great one!

    The Fall colors there are gorgeous! Looks like you had a perfect day! 🙂

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  208. Heidi - apples under my bed says

    Happy Birthday Kath! Love the oatmeal with a candle 🙂 Surprise days are the best present.
    Heidi xo

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  209. Georgie says

    Happy Birthday Kath! Looks like you had an amazing day! I love reading your earlier posts – It is nice to see how a blog can evolve (especially for us newbies). I hope you had a great rest of your Birthday!!

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