This is whit here. Don't you love this picture of Marta and her little boy. Marta's eyes always had that pop of color and beauty. She is one of a kind little lady who turns 30 today!
So I'm hacking into her blog today because:
A. at this very moment she is moving into her cute, awesome, totally Marta house. I can just see her making list (on the fridge) of things to do first, and what to buy or she is putting her cute anthro bowls or collection of pitchers in her hutch
B. she doesn't have her internet hooked up at the moment, I can't wait to see her office all put together but as of last night her desk was surround by boxes
C. It's her 30th birthday and she is being spoiled and pampered by that hubby of hers and playing with that adorable little Benj
So at the moment you are stuck with me, her cousin who completely adores Marta. Those of you who know this little lady loves everything about her, she is one talented little writer and one creative little mama. She has always been artistic with that handwriting of hers, that drawing class that she rocked at and her letter pressing skills. She has always had the ability to brighten up the room and your day with her sense of humor and dancing skills. Marta is the girl to go to when you're having one of those days because she always looks for the best in any situation and gives the best advice in the world. She is a great listener, never complains or is negative. She's awesome at card games, story telling and can make you laugh at any moment. Marta truly is one of a kind, a breath of fresh air and blue skies.
Yesterday we packed and unloaded all of her boxes, cute furniture, toys and dishes into her home. Marta was there with doughnuts, juice, made sure we had water, turned up some music and was always thanking her helpers. She doesn't take anything for granted and appreciates her family, her friends, her new home, her blog, her readers and everything in her life. She truly is one of a kind.
Happy Happy Birthday to my favorite girl!
Now it's your turn to wish Marta a happy birthday.
yay! happy birthday marta! i can't wait to see your new home (via internet, of course) i'm sure it will be amazing. i'm always so happy when your blog pops up in my reader. you are one of my favs for sure. i hope you have a wonderful birthday weekend!
ReplyDeleteMarta, I wish you a birthday as special as you are! Thank you for lighting up the world by being true to yourself and for sharing who you are with us here in blog land. I hope your unpacking goes smoothly. Can't wait to see you back on here!
ReplyDeleteThis was such a sweet post, for when you read this Martha - I hope you had the most wonderful birthday :)
ReplyDeleteLouisejoyb xo | Bits&Bobs
So cute Whit!Happy Bday Marta! Love you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Whitney, for telling us this about Marta. She is so happy to have a friend like you!
ReplyDeleteAnd happy birthday to you, Marta!
So lovely of Whit to pop on and give us this gorgeous little update -thank you!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fabulous 30th Birthday Marta, may it be memory-filled and full of fun!
xx
Oh, yay! Happy birthday, Marta!! I hope it's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhitney, this post made me want to be Marta's best friend. You're lucky to have each other :)
happy, happy birthday marta. I hope you have an amazing day. and I can't wait to hear about/see your new place! so exciting.
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy Birthday to you, dear Marta!
ReplyDeleteHope your day was marvellous.
xo
What a sweet post and how lucky to have a cousin who's also a best friend. Happy Birthday, Miss Marta. Spending it in a new home sounds like a dream come true. Wishing you another year full of happiness. Give me 9 months and I'll join you in the 30 club!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday marta! hope your day is wonderful and you're enjoying your new house!
ReplyDeleteHappiest birthday to you Marta!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday, marta. i hope it is the best yet!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Marta! I hope your day was wonderful. :) xoxo
ReplyDeletehappy happy birthday beautiful girl. <3
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderfully happy, happy birthday... Many blessings, peace and happiness in the year to come!
ReplyDeleteLife only gets better; enjoy your birthday today!
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful for your blog, your positive spin on life, your happiness as a mama. Thank you for being you. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy 30th birthday Marta. You are truly blessed and a wonderful blessing. Thank you and hope your day is lovely and special.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Marta! I hope you have a wonderful day and an amazing year. SO many new adventures to look forward to in your new home! Thank you for sharing your creativity, your joy and bits of your lovely life with all of us. xo
ReplyDeletehappy happy birthday dear Marta!! I hope your day was happy and good luck getting settled in your new home! xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday sweet Marta! I hope you have a wonderful day. Yay 30!
ReplyDeleteOh Marta! Happy, happy birthday! Miss you like crazy :( Reading Whit's cute post reminded me of all the reasons I love you too! You are one of the most genuine, kind, caring, energetic and sincerely nice people I have ever met. You definitely know how to let your light shine! I am grateful to have been a recipient of your sunshine! Thank you and happy birthday!!! You make 30 look glamorous!
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Jewel-e
p.s. Can't wait to have a tour of the new pad!
happy birthday marta! Here's to being 30!
ReplyDeleteWhit, you are too nice. :)
happy birthday marta! best wishes in your new place!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful birthday, Marta. I'm sure you're surrounded with love and happy things today. Best wishes in organizing your new nest. Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteBirthday girl, Marta,
ReplyDeleteHappy happy day!
Wow - the gift of a home; Dan, you and Benji... the best gift ever.
Happy new beginnings and transitions.
Celebrate!
Mari
Happy birthday! I hope it is marvelous and full of blessings!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Marta! Love your blog!
ReplyDeletehappy happy happy happy happy birthday! you are wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteyaaaay! what a fabulous post. happy birthday to everybody's favorite darling.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday! Hope you are enjoying it so much!
ReplyDeleteMany happy returns of the day! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Marta! I hope you have a great day and happy year. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Marta! Hope all of your moving is going well! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to YOU!!! I hope you had a fabulous day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Marta from sunny British Columbia,Canada.I love reading you email updates.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day.
Jocelan
Happy birthday to the lovely Miss Marta (with whom I share a birthday with). Hope this year is amazing and fabulous (just like you are).
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Marta! May your birthday be as sweet as you are! Have a wonderful day! To be 30 again ... :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Marta! I hope you had a wonderful birthday and a smooth move!
ReplyDeleteHappiest birthday wishes to you, Miss Marta! This is a big birthday! Hope you're enjoying today surrounded by all of your favorite people and some favorite treats too.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your return and getting a sneak peek at your new home. xo.
what a happy birthday present to be (finally) moving into your happy new little home! enjoy the fun of finding just the right place for all your special things that make up your home space. enjoy being surrounded by the people you love. and enjoy being thirty years alive - i hear the 30's are the BEST years, can't wait to join you! :)
ReplyDeleteyay Marta! happiest birthday ever. so glad we are friends.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday darling girl! I love your blog because it is so you. I can' wait to see photos of the new digs. I hope you guys are getting settled and enjoying your own home!
ReplyDeleteI can promise Marta has always been adorable: I've known her from her very beginnings! Happy Birthday to the newest home owner on her block—life there will be a party: that's the deal if you move in on your birthday!
ReplyDeleteLove from the other half of your 1st birthday celebration!
I wish, dear Marta, we had more girls like you in this world. Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Marta!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Marta, from Seattle!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Marta! If getting to move into a new home on your 30th birthday is anything to go by, I'm going with my hunch that this upcoming year is going to be a marvelous one for you! You deserve all the best on this milestone birthday. Thank you for continually adding so much sunshine to my day. You are the bees knees of bloggers and we all simply adore you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, sweet Marta! You are a special gem and spread so much happiness and inspiration. Have a wonderful day and an even better year ahead!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Marta! Your blog is one of my favorite (the others are all knitting blogs, so you should feel REALLY special, and on your birthday no less!). Hope you have a wonderful, wonderful 30th birthday, and enjoy that new home with your favorite men.
ReplyDeleteNew home for your birthday? Nice gift! Dan went all out.
ReplyDeleteHope your big day was lovely and sweet-- you deserve all the goodness that you put out in the world. Can't wait to see you lovely new home.
Happy birthday, Marta! Your cousin wrote such a sweet message for you...what a lovely gift. Have fun settling into your new home. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Marta! Whitney couldn't be more right... you are one amazing, incredibly talented girl. I hope your day is one to remember. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy Birthday Marta!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely post Whitney - I am sure you will have put a wonderful smile on Marta's face when she discovers your surprise post.
Marta, we're looking forward to having you back & blogging when you have settled in to your very own, brand new home!
Oh happy day to you, Marta!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday from Oklahoma! I hope you had a fabulous day.
ReplyDeleteYour blog always makes me happy, never annoyed, jealous, or sad. Only joy and uplifted. Thank you!
what a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARTA!
Happy birthday friend!! I hope it was SO fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, old friend. OLD friend. Yep.
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy 30th Marta! There is so much joy to come! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteSending you happy birthday wishes from Chicago! Hope your day was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday Marta! I can't wait to see the house, I can only imagine how excited you are. Love your cousins post, she sums up exactly how I picture you :)
ReplyDeleteMarta, you rock! [insert guitar solo]
ReplyDeleteHave a rockin' birthday! 30 is the new 20. So rock your thirties too!
later skater.
i'm so happy the two of you have spent the weekend together! have a happy birthday marta. so happy the twins have remained together forever!
ReplyDeleteHoly wow, that photo of Marta is crazy good. She is luminous.
ReplyDeletemarta! happy birthday! your blog is my favorite one out there... serious. you keep it real... and that's what i love. xoxoxoxo. anya
ReplyDeletehappy happy birthday marta!!! congrats on joining the 30's club - we are a pretty rad group - and congrats on the new house! can't wait to see pic's and all the creatively artistic things that you are going to do to it! mainly so that we all can steal the ideas from you for our homes! hahaha!! hope you have a good one!
ReplyDeleteHi Marta
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday from Oslo, Norway!
I love following your cute blog, and look forward to all your boxes are unpacked, so we will hear from you again.
Have a wonderful birthday:)
Sol
Happy Birthday, Marta.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday -- from one Marta to another!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday marta! many happy returns!
ReplyDeleteHappy 30th Marta! Cheers to our next 30 years! I would love to see you sometime when you get all moved in!
ReplyDeletehappy 30th!! it's not so bad;) thanks for inspiring and encouraging all of blogland!
ReplyDeletehappy belated! 30 is a great age. i hope you have a fantastic year with only good things to come.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to one truly awesome woman! and congrats on your new place. weeeeee!
ReplyDeleteam a bit late. just thought i would pop in to say that i hope thirty is fab. xo caitlin
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