on this, the day of my birth

I was born 26 years ago at 5pm.  I came out screaming and starving; barrel-chested with huge round cheeks.

I wasn't screaming my arrival this year, but I'm so thankful to celebrate another birthday.  Most of the day was spent at work, but I was spoiled by gifts, lunch, cake, and everyone's favorite song, Happy Birthday.  Afterwards I enjoyed chai with my most wonderful, cute pregnant roomie.  Once Col got out of work we headed over to Label 7 for dinner to redeem a Groupon, and it was so so good.  We stopped at Wendy's on the way home to grab free Frosty's as dessert with some coupons that we had, and topped the evening off by watching Parenthood (which, by the way, was a heart wrenching episode!).  And this is not to mention the extended celebrations with friends and family before today and planned for after.

Once again I am blown away by the amazing people that God has blessed my life with.  Blame it on just watching It's a Wonderful Life, but the famous line from it is so true, "Remember George, no man is a failure who has friends," and I'd like to add family to that too.

Life is short, and we've been reminded of that once again recently.  So this year, more than ever, I want to remember and be thankful for the blessings that God has given, especially in the form of relationships. 

And so, thank you to each and every person who shared in my birthday by wishing me a happy one.  You are all dearly loved and appreciated!  Here's to 26!

good things

-a night of volunteering with small group
-having our upstairs neighbors over for a fun evening of dinner and games
-dinner with small group girls
-decorating the tree and front porch with hubby
-seeing old church/Batavia friends, despite difficult circumstances
-2nd annual soup and sweats party with small group
-Christmas music and movies

visit to Geva

For my birthday this year mom and dad took us to see A Christmas Carol at Geva.  I've always wanted to go there, and it was great!  Afterwards, we drove by our new house to show it to them and enjoyed dinner at Napa Wood Fired Pizzeria.  Thanks mom and dad!

Q Christmas Party

All dressed up with a work Christmas party to go to.

  

We compromised events tonight and not only enjoyed the party 

but caught half of the Knighthawks exhibition game too.

mini birthday party

homemade crunchwrap supremes

delicious mini chocolate cake

Thanks to Deanna for throwing me my own two-person birthday party! So glad to have a fun afternoon with you before you move. Love ya! :)

time to get the Christmas tree!

my hubby is the best and cut down our tree for me this year; a first for him!

we went in the pouring rain, but still had fun

we got a clearance tree, which was cheaper and is bigger than last year's!

Happy 24th birthday, little bro!

*winter wonderland open house*

Today we held our last get together at our apartment.  We had a "winter wonderland" theme, and I tried to make all white foods (which half worked and was tasty nonetheless).  We had a great time with everyone and even were able to enjoy a little of the South Wedge holiday fest.  Thanks everyone who celebrated our last in the apartment!