Today I reached the quarter-century mark. That's right, this afternoon I turned 25. Crazy, eh? Sunday birthdays are not usually the most exciting, and birthdays when you and your husband are sick are definitely not. However, I had a great day, and a great day yesterday, too. We didn't end up going anywhere or doing anything in particular yesterday. Well, not for my birthday that is. My cousin Riley was baptised, so we went to that and hung out with family for a bit. Matt's aunt and uncle stopped by and gave me flowers and truffles (soooo yummy! and I love the flowers! Thanks Lynell & John!). Matt then said I could open his gift if I wanted. I knew what I was getting, so I did :D
How cute is he? He was struggling with wrapping his presents, and then he wrote funny things on them :)
Flowers and truffles from Lynell & John, Taylor Swift's Speak Now Target exclusive from Matt
I listened to the whole CD, all of the bonus tracks, and started watching the videos with the CD. :) I still need to finish those. Matt made us yummy food for dinner, and we shared truffles for dessert.
Today we woke up late. Stupid sick (and staying up to watch SNL...). True to form, I hadn't read the primary lesson either, so I knew I'd be cutting it close if I made it at all (church is at 9am). I didn't. It was one of those lessons that has a bit more intense preparation than pulling some pictures out. Matt has been sick longer and felt worse, and today was no exception. He had sinus pressure in his head really bad, so he didn't go to church at all. I only went for the two hours of primary. They did sing to me, and I got a Twix from the presidency :) My class didn't want to listen, as usual, but we did finally make it through the whole lesson. My throat and voice suffered from all the talking though. I had half of my Twix on the way home from church :)
Matt made us lunch (he was up and moving when I got home - usually a good sign :) ), and we watched TV. Matt played some Dynasty Warriors Empires, and then decided he didn't remember how to play, so he handed the controller to me. I opted to play some Civilizations until we went to Matt's parents' for dinner. In the meantime, Matt had to make my birthday cake :)
At 6pm, we went to Matt's parents'. They invited my parents as well, and dad called at about 6:10pm to say they were at a viewing and probably wouldn't make it until 6:30pm. It was fine, though. We chatted and listened to the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional while we waited. Dinner was yummy. My dad made some awesome crescent rolls, and I blew out candles - and then we got to eat the cake! I chose chocolate caramel cake (so easy!). Michelle did the whipped cream, and it turned out so pretty that I had to take a picture :)
7 candles, 2 on one side and 5 on the other :)
There were 2 trick candles.
Michelle did an awesome job on the whipped cream :)
After my parents left, we watched some home videos and the rodeo. I don't understand rodeos, but parts of it were interesting. We had the traditional popcorn and just hung out as a family. It was so much fun. :)
Gifts
Mmm Oreos - from Jason & Camile
Adorable card from McKade :)
The most perfect card ever - from my parents :)
Inside of card
Card from Matt's parents
Inside of card - I have the best in-laws ever :)
Us in our kitchen, where I was taking the above photos :)
Thanks to everyone for the gifts and birthday wishes. Thanks Carrie for making us dinner and having me and my parents over. It was a great birthday :) Love you all!
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