Monday, March 07, 2011

On this day....

....TWENTY-FIVE years ago today, a cute 5lb 14oz baby girl was born into this world.


That cute baby girl was me folks! Today I turn 1/4 of a century old. I can't believe I made it to this point in my life! I remember as a 8-year old thinking that being a teenager - 17 or so - would be the coolest thing ever. I hate to disappoint my childhood self, but 25? Definitely the coolest thing ever.

I had a wonderful party on Saturday. My superhero themed party was a huge hit. We played pin the cape on the super hero, broke a piñata, and ate cake! Some of my favorite people came to celebrate with me and it was just wonderfulness in one night!

blowing out my bazillion candles on my cake
Sister B playing pin the cape on the superhero
getting ready to whack the piñata!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

Friday, March 04, 2011

Birthday Friday Fun!

Hey y'all! guess what? My birthday is on Monday! I'm spending the weekend celebrating with friends and stuff and I'm rather excited about it! In years past I've managed to get my birthday to last a week or so, I think it will last about 3 days this year. :o) Regardless, it should be a fun milestone birthday and I'm looking forward to eating cake. I love cake.

In other news Tron is NOT coming to my birthday party. :( stupid soccer game. He is, however, stopping by my place tonight to 1)bring me my mug and 2)see me. heee. Can you tell I'm just a little bit twitterpated over him?

Also, birds are chirping outside my office window this morning. Love the chirping birds! Even though it is supposed to snow on my birthday (that is not a happy birthday gift mother nature!) I can definitely tell that spring is coming. :o)

Finally, A little friday-fill ins for you followed by my favorite Friday Foto of the week! weee!!!! Enjoy your weekend y'all!!!

1. Bring your favorite Disney movie and we'll have a movie marathon!

2. I love it when batteries are included.

3. My birthday is exactly THREE days away!

4. Well, you see, I love cake, balloons, parties, friends and pinatas! Why wouldn't I love birthdays?

5. I'll be able to rent a car soon!

6. But what if snows? Then I'll make a snowman! I still have yet to play in the snow this year...

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a visit from Tron and birthday party preparations, tomorrow my plans include ballet, my birthday party and stake conference and Sunday, I want to enjoy stake conference and my dinner party with Truit and husband!

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 I just love this image...this perfectly depicts what spring is like in Utah. Love it. Have a great weekend y'all!

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Thursday Things!

Good morning all y'all! Did you have a good hump day? Did you get through with everything intact? I most certainly did although some of my tasks I wanted to complete fell by the wayside, but hey c'est la vie right?

Anywho, I am full of random things so let's get this show on the road shall we?

  • first off, yesterday was Dr. Seuss's birthday. I didn't do anything to celebrate, but seeing my cute little Thursday things logo makes me happy.
  • I got my hairs did yesterday. I love going to the salon! It's so relaxing. I didn't do anythign drastic (although I considered it) and I decided last night that I'm not going to drastically cut my hair until after my 26th birthday. So...in a year. It's taken me a long time to get my hair long and I want to enjoy it! So...just a trim and color updates for me for the next year! woo hoo! (by telling you this, you're going to hold me to it right internets? can you handle that for me?)
  • My birthday in in FOUR days! I am so excited to turn 25. I really am! It's going to be the best year ever!
  • Speaking of birthdays, I'm having an awesome birthday party this weekend. I'll try to remember to take pictures and stuff. :o) Should be fun times!
  • I hate the yo-yo-ness of Utah weather between Winter and Spring. The  beginning of this week was just simply gorgeous and today....not so much. While I don't think O-town will see any snow, there will be plenty of rain and cold winds. :(
  • March is shaping up to be absolutely wonderful. I'm loving it!!
  • I haven't gotten much sleep this week - I've tried to get to bed I really have! However, things keep popping up that are either a) more fun, b) more important or c) more fun. What can I say? I'm a flirt.
  • Also, moments ago Tron texted me to just say hi and apologize for being too busy to talk to me. Honestly? I've been so busy myself that I haven't minded, but I definitely noticed. I'm so excited that this guy is thoughtful!
I hope all y'all have a wonderful Thursday. This weekend is going to be busy, but I most definitely like it that way. :o)

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Dating Battle Stories: Tron Date #2

Hello folks. So, if you recall, I was rather excited to go on date #2 with Tron this past Saturday. Saturday ended up being a jam-packed day with teaching, shopping, errands, the SNOW, and getting ready for my date. I wore a cute button up cotton shirt with comfy jeans and my brown flats. I wore my hair half-up, half-down and tied a cute little bow in my hair. :o)

At 7pm sharp Tron showed up at my door and my roommate let him in. He took me to Macaroni Grill for dinner and let me tell you, that was the best Italian food I've had in a LONG time. I had the Roasted Chicken Cannelloni which is "hand-rolled pasta filled with roasted chicken baked with creamy arugula pesto and zesty tomato sauce."  Oh my goodness. That dish was heaven. I loved the creamy arugula pesto inside the cannelloni. mmm...my mouth is watering just thinking about it. It was delicious!

After dinner we headed over to Color Me Mine. I had never been there and was very excited to try it out. We each picked out a mug and got painting. It was fun to be all creative like while talking and enjoying each others company.

After waxing creative we came back to my apartment and talked for a short while before Tron left to go home. We texted back and forth a bit later on that night and again on Sunday evening. I might get to see him on Friday if he does indeed pick up our mugs and bring mine by to my apartment. If all else fails there is a possibility he'll be at my birthday party on Saturday, but it depends on his soccer game that he has that evening.

Needless to say, I believe our second date was just as good as the first one. I'd love a third date, but we'll see whether or not that happens. In the mean time, I have only 500 bazillion things to get done between today and my birthday party on Saturday. I love being busy though! Keeps me happy. :o)


Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Tender Mercy Tuesday - 13th Edition


Hello dearies. Can you believe it is already Tuesday this week? I certainly can't. I enjoyed yesterday immensely (love me the start of a new week!) and I'm looking forward to tonight as well. Basically, this whole week is going to ROCK. Just in case you needed a reminder, my birthday is in SIX days! I am so stoked!! I'm having a party with some of my friends on Saturday and I am very much looking forward to THAT.

In the meantime, let's get to the real part of this post today - the tender mercy part.

I had the wonderful opportunity to go to a convert baptism for a new member of my ward on Sunday evening. It was a wonderful experience and as I sat there reflecting on my own baptism and life in the gospel I had the wandering thought of "What would my life be like if I hadn't been raised in the Church?"  I thought about this for a long time and while I don't like to think what if's all too often I was reminded of the many, MANY blessings I have had because I HAVE been a member my entire life. I am so blessed to know that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me and who looks out for me. He has a plan for me and I am so glad that SOMEONE knows where I am going. It is very comforting.

Anyways, it was a nice time of reflection and my testimony was strengthened by attending the baptism that night.

I hope all y'all have a grandios Tuesdsay - I know I will. ;)

P.S. A Dating Battle Stories post will hopefully be coming tomorrow. :o) Be excited!