Birthday Weekend

It's been a while since I've posted anything. I guess I have either been extremely busy or just lazy. Two completely different ends of the spectrum eh? Oh well.

Friday the 8th was my 26th birthday and it was a fantastic day. While I was getting ready for work, Brynn made chocolate chip muffins and had them in "Happy Birthday" muffin cups which were so incredibly cute. On to work I went where I only had to spend a half day, thank goodness. My company is kind enough to give a half day of vacation on your birthday so I high tailed it out of there around noon. I was anticipating that Brynn would already be home from work (she scheduled a half day as well) but when I got home, the house was empty. Although I did have two of the cutest puppy dogs sleepily greet me at the door. When Brynn got home, I was told to stay in the back of the house while she prepared my birthday gift. When I walked into the kitchen, she had a small birthday cake with the "2" & "6" candles ready to be wished upon. I then got to open my cards and birthday gift. I received a PINK Boston Red Sox hat (and YES, I wanted it pink) and a new CD holder that fits onto the visor in my car. This one is special though, it has a Kansas Jayhawk on it so when you flip it down, it can be seen by all. Tight stuff, I'm tellin ya! I loved both of my gifts!

After a while, we decided to run out and get our KU Volleyball season tickets ordered and then head off to Borders Books to pick out some more stuff for my birthday. I got about four different books and then we headed back home.

My grumpy ass decided to lay down to read but I fell asleep for a good three hours and I had to get up and get ready for my birthday dinner. Brynn was trying to keep everything a surprise but she can't fool me. My mom & step-dad came out for dinner and it was a big 'secret' even though I figured it out. When I had talked with my mom earlier in the week she said she couldn't come out and I thought... "OK... when has she EVER declined seeing me on my birthday?". Umm... never. So, we had a nice dinner with my mom and step-dad and then took a drive out into the country where we had the windows down and cruised along rural roads listening to Jason Mraz. It was very peaceful and I enjoyed every minute with my girl because she always makes my birthday so special.

On Saturday, we did a lot of yard work, cleaned the house and then prepared for our "House warming/Birthday" party. We had about 15 people there and it was a blast with a lot of laughs. (Hey? Did that rhyme?)

Sunday, we hung around the house and then decided to go to my Dad's house for the afternoon. We ate chicken & watermelon (along with some other stuff), watched TV and just kinda chilled out. Brynn and I were both nursing tiny hangovers so it was nice just to relax.

It was a great weekend and I enjoyed all the time I got to spend with family & friends. Plus I get to start fresh on a whole new year.