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Happy Belated Birthday, Kevin!

06/10/13 | family, New York City

I can not believe my little brother is 21!! Ahh, how did this happen! Just over a month ago my brother (who I will always refer to as little even though he now towers above me at 6’4″) celebrated a big birthday.  His birthday occurred during his college finals and I was not able to celebrate with him, as he was studying in Washington, D.C. and I was working in New York.   Kev is one of my favorite people in the whole world and I am unbelievable excited that he is living in NYC this summer while working at his summer internship.  Saturday evening was our first time out in a long time and 15 of you liked the photo of us on Instagram, but that does not even begin to illustrate how much fun the night was!

Kev and I are tremendously close, and when I asked, he graciously agreed to let me post about him on my blog!  (This is noteworthy because the majority of men in my life want to stay very, VERY far away from this sparkly blog of mine).  Kevin has been my main man, besides my father, for the better part of the past two decades, and here are a few great photos of us from across the years.

The first photo is from my fifth birthday, the second is from my high school prom, 
and the last photo is from my 21st birthday a few years ago. 
Siblings are something really special and growing up Kevin was my “playdate” every day.  I learned how to properly throw a baseball, to play hours on hours of N64, and that cowboys and Indians can be fun even if you are a girl.  
Kelly Donlin Kevin Donlin Georgetown University

I love you Kev, HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY
and I can not wait to have a great summer with you in New York City!
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Comments

  1. Kyra says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:48 am

    This is so so so cute!!!! Thanks again for your sweet comments! I love to read them!!! Love, Kyra
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  2. Natasha xoxo says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:43 am

    Ha! Happy Birthday to your ‘lil bro!

    xo, tasha
    twenty-something blog

  3. Anonymous says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. Way more than I thought I would get haha. Cheers – the little brother

  4. Kay says

    June 10, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Super cute photos. Love your blog! Follow me via GFC and I’ll follow you, doll. <3
    xx
    http://www.lipglossandlattes.com

  5. Head to Toe Chic says

    June 10, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Happy birthday to your brother!!!

  6. Mónica López Gutierrez says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    fantastic post!
    http://theartist-mona.blogspot.com.es/2013/06/long-dress.html

  7. Natasha Gregson says

    June 10, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    Such a sweet post 🙂 Happy belated birthday to your brother!

    http://www.ngofficial.blogspot.co.uk

    <3

  8. Erica G. says

    June 10, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    That’s so sweet!

    http://reviewsuntilyoudrop.blogspot.com/

  9. Anne says

    June 10, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Cute pictures <333 Happy birthday 😉
    X Anna

    http://www.fashionanna.com

  10. Fabrizia says

    June 10, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Happy birthday to your lovely brother!
    Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???
    Win your favorite pair of sunglasses!!

  11. Helene says

    June 10, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Oh so sweet!! Happy birthday to him!!

  12. Laura B @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:53 am

    The 5th bday party pic is too adorable!! Happy birthday little brother!!

  13. TheTinyHeart says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:20 am

    What a sweet post…happy birthday to him!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  14. Always Maylee says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Happy birthday to your brother!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  15. s says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:42 am

    happy bday to him!!! xO!
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  16. Cbiji Collection says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:34 am

    Too cute! Please wish him a Happy Birthday! 🙂

    They grow up so fast! My brother just finished university – I’m going to his graduation this Wednesday!

    http://cbijicollection.blogspot.ca/

  17. Real College Student of Atlanta says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:13 am

    aww happy birthday to him! y’all are adorable!

  18. Noor Unnahar says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:09 am

    It is so cute post . Yet so precious . Wishes for him 🙂
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Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

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