I don’t like birthdays – let me specify – I don’t like MY birthday!

I have never understood the “big deal” about birthdays – it is just another day.

Why do we get presents on our birthdays – shouldn’t our parents be getting the gift – especially mom?

I married into a birthday family – they LOVE birthdays!

I thought I would chronicle my past few birthdays …

2005 – my 24th birthday – I was working as an Aide at Phoenix with Jared’s cousin Alyssa and she pulled off QUITE the surprise!

She arranged for a cheesecake and Jared and his mom to come down over lunch to surprise me – pretty sure I cried but can’t remember why!

Then she took me for a surprise trip – I thought it was to get something pierced. It wasn’t.

We went to Old Navy – I think – and she bought me a few cute tops then to the Olive Garden where my parents, Jared, Jared’s parents, Cody (I think), Alyssa’s parents, and Sassy & Andy were waiting for us!

I hope I didn’t leave anyone out that was there – Jared’s parents got me the long lens that I had wanted to badly – it was one of the best birthdays ever!

2006 – my 25th birthday – I had started with my jaw pain in March and felt like absolute poo all the time – I am pretty sure we were supposed to do something on my birthday but I didn’t feel well at all.

I don’t have any pictures from 2007 and can’t even tell you what happened that year – I have no idea!

2008 – my 27th birthday – we had a meal with Jared’s parents …

Still feeling like absolute poo from my jaw – especially this time of year!

2009 – my 28th birthday – oh goodness!

This birthday is hard – I wanted to be pregnant on my 28th birthday so badly – my mom had me when she was 18 – I feel 10 years behind!

But seriously – it’s been a sad birthday since I wanted to be pregnant today.

This morning I did dishes and cut open my finger on my Captain Kirk glass and subsequently had to cancel my manicure – BOO!

I ran some errands and watched Indiana Jones – the newest one – ‘cus it is amazingly cheesetastic!

We went to dinner at the Chinese place tonight and saw Night at the Museum – and it has turned out to be an okay day!

Thanks to everyone for their birthday wishes!

Yesterday we had lunch with Jared’s parents and a little cake …

I still feel a little crappy this time of year with my arthritis in my jaw – but 100 times better than the past few birthdays!

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE WISHES – I LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY!

Sunday night we hung out with some good friends and their puppy!

It’s a good thing we didn’t bring Schrute – he could have eaten this pup in one bite!

Thanks again Fitz family – we had such a great night with you!

We name our vehicles.

The Jeep is Chuck – after Chuck on Pushing Daisies.

The Stratus is Pam – after Pam on The Office.

They get jealous of one another …

On Saturday I had a bridal shower to attend!

My dear friend KT is getting married in July!

KT lived with us for her student teaching semester in the fall of 2007 – I think – I lose track of time so easily anymore.

KT and I met through a mutual friend while she was in college – I think I have known her for about 5 years now!

KT has second shot with me on a couple weddings and will probably do more! She is a driven, smart, devoted woman who I am glad to call my friend.

She is getting married on July 18th – we will go to the rehearsal on Friday night and stay the night with her grandma Friday night and then go to the Inn where the wedding is (which is GORGEOUS) in the morning to take tons of pictures! KT knows just what she wants with pictures and knows that I am loving the extra time and attention that I can take with her wedding! The wedding is a small, family affair at 1 in the afternoon and then we are all staying the night at the Inn Saturday night.

I am looking forward to this wedding so much!

KT – I love you dearly and appreciate your friendship!

Here are a few photos from the shower …

KT didn’t believe us about the ribbon hat you have to wear at the rehearsal!

Thanks again KT – I am so excited about your wedding!