I was born and raised by a Birthday Monster. My mother threw the most elaborate themed and really downright fun parties. One year I even picked "sunflowers" as the theme, and you know what? She made it happen. This year however goes down as one of the best birthdays I've ever had.
I signed off from work, even though Dan had training/school all day so I'd probably end up home alone all day. Home alone on your bday > Being an applebuddy on your bday! But then Anna & Katheryn showed up Monday night. And went for a run with me. And then Kat traded some work shifts and came up later. Awesome Surprise!
(note: our parents are in Europe. They are still very much alive. And, I think, still love us.)
I spent a wonderful birthday morning going to memory grove, eating red iguana, and hanging out with my sisters. Then at 3 o'clock, there was a knock at the door. My sweet friend Danielle took off work and drove up from Provo, to take me out shopping. We had a blast at the Gateway, it's been forever since I just meandered through a mall with no real objective.
After working up an appetite we headed to Spaghetti Factory where SURPRISE! I had a whole table of friends waiting. Friends from high school = Jane (and baby Brooke!), Haylee, and Danielle. Friend from College = Heather. Friend from Monterey = Leana (and baby Aleks!) So cool that such an eclectic group got together for dinner, I loved it. Jane convinced us all we should have babies ASAP :)
Since they all drove from at least 30 mins away, after dinner everyone had to get home. We went back and had Peanut Butter Banana Pie and Presents. No, I'm not Ray Charles or Blind. Just really excited about my new Ray Bans (thanks Dan!) Dan deserves lots of thanks for putting my b-day together, even though he had class and work training ALL DAY and NIGHT and couldn't join in.
If this day was any indication,
23 is going to be my best year yet!
11 comments:
Happy Birthday!!! Yay!!! What an awesome birthday!!!! I, personally, had a great time meeting your girl-friends and sisters. Such an awesome group!
wow! that sounds so great! happiest belated!
Happy Birthday! I'm surprised there aren't more "birthday monsters" out there. I mean, really, they day we come into existance is a pretty big deal! I hope 23 does turn out to be the greatest for you, so far. Brad says it's the last year of being in your "early twenties" so live it up!
Yeah for surprises!! I'm glad you had such a good birthday, and so many fun friends around! I wish I could have been there to join in the fun!! Why I don't live up north now IDK!... HAPPY 23!!!! I remember the best hulu birthday party ever... we even got model pictures by a waterfall:)Your mom is offically awesome!
I'm glad you took away my important message. Procreate, now. Too bad baby Brooke wasn't in the pic! She was too busy being a B.D. you know what that means. I can't wait for you to come hang out!
That's an awesome surprise, glad to see you had such and exciting day, way better than not getting tips from cheap utahns. That means that next year we'll have to make it even better!
awesome birthday. I'm a lame cousin and didn't even text you a happy birthday but I am thrilled it was great and your have a great year ahead of you.
HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY WOMAN!!
What a great Birthday, would have been better had I been invited :P
Good job Dan for planning such a great day for you. I hope to see you on the 4th.
Happy very belated Birthday!!
I am so glad you found my blog so I could find you! I am going to love reading this... you are hilarious!!
So I have been meaning to write on here for a while but I have been a bit sleep deprived to make blogging a top priority... Anyways McCoy wanted to say a big thank you for giving him the best baby shower ever and so he decided to come on your birthday! Yeah he is finally here and we can move back to UT and you can meet our little man. I am glad to hear that your birthday was awesome and year 23 sounds like it is going to be a success! We miss you guys see you soon!
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