Justin’s 35th Memorial Birthday
This year we spent Justin’s memorial birthday Jeeping in Colorado. I love that we started this tradition of going outside on his birthday. Doing what he loved helps me feel closer to him and makes the day easier to get through. See more pictures below.
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Go outside for Justin
Anniversary’s can be really hard after someone has passed away. This is why we decided to make his birthday fun by doing what he loved most. Justin loved the outdoors! He spent all his free time fishing, hiking or climbing. Whenever he was having a hard time he would go to the mountains to recharge. It was his happy place! I now feel closest to him whenever I’m in nature. It just feels like that’s where he would be. Spending the day doing what he loved most has turned into a great tradition and has helped make the day easier to get through.
Purchase Justin’s Outdoor Birthday Shirt
A couple years ago Justin’s sister and I decided to design custom t shirts in honor of Justins love for the outdoors. We thought it would be fun to have t shirts to wear on all our outdoor adventures. Now that we spend Justins birthday doing something outdoors this has made the day even more fun now that we have shirts to wear. This year was the first year we were able to wear the shirts on his birthday. We have a ton of different designs so check them out HERE or if you want to buy some.
This shirt is a fun way to remember him and donate to a cause Justin was passionate about. He loved the outdoors and he would be so happy to see people wearing this shirts on their outdoor adventures. You can read more about my store HERE.
Why celebrate birthdays?
Celebrating the birthdays of people who have passed away serves as a beautiful way to honor their memory and keep their spirit alive. It allows us to gather with loved ones, share stories, and reflect on the impact they had on our lives. By celebrating their birthday, we commemorate their journey, accomplishments, and the joy they brought into our lives. It’s a time to cherish their presence, remember their unique qualities, and find solace in the memories we hold dear. Through these celebrations, we ensure that their legacy lives on, and their influence continues to inspire and touch the lives of others.
It use to be a day that I dreaded, but now I look forward to it. The day is now full of fun outdoor adventures that my boys love. The best part is how all our friends and family join in on this tradition. I feel closer to him when I’m doing what he loved most!
Watch video of our day
Justin’s 35th Birthday
This year, for Justin’s 35th memorial birthday, we wanted to do something special, so we rented a Jeep and went off-roading in the Rocky Mountains. Justin and I grew up in Colorado, so being back here for his birthday felt just right. We recently traded our Jeep for a family car, and I had been missing the Jeep life this summer. My sister had the great idea to rent a Jeep and take the boys off-roading for Justin’s birthday.
The boys were over the moon when we got to the Jeep rental place and saw all the big Jeeps with huge tires. Marshal, who’s all about the color red these days, picked out a red Jeep for our adventure. We headed up into the mountains, ready for some off-roading fun.
The boys loved every minute of it, especially when we stopped to watch the Jeep crawl over big rocks with its massive tires. They were so excited, cheering and laughing the whole time. The highlight of the trip was when we reached this gorgeous overlook of the Rocky Mountains. The view was stunning, and it felt like the perfect way to remember and celebrate Justin.
It was such a great day, filled with adventure and special moments. The boys had a blast, and it was exactly the kind of birthday celebration Justin would have loved.
See what we did last year
This year we spent Justin’s memorial birthday up Provo Canyon. I love that we started this tradition of going outside on his birthday. Doing what he loved helps me feel closer to him and makes the day easier to get through. See more pictures below.
New Traditions and Rituals after loss
Creating traditions for those anniversaries has made the days much easier to get through. In fact, Justin’s birthday has become a truly enjoyable day. Continue reading
Looks like you had a beautiful day!! 🙂 Love to you all