Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Birthday Recap

I turned 28 a little over a week ago. Apparently this is a big deal because this morning Jansen suddenly exclaimed, "I can't believe Mom is 28!"
Monica was so sweet and made sure I had a birthday cake...she claims it got massacred in the car ride over, but it sure tasted like heaven.
I went out to dinner at Cap City Diner with a few friends and it was one of those nights that ends with your cheeks and mouth hurting from smiling and laughing so much.
 
Annie, it was too kind of you to give me Jillian's 30 Minute Shred. I can't wait for my new body after this baby. :)
This is how every 30 minute shred workout should begin:
Ahhhhh, so fun to be with great company.
And Nate did it again with a fabulous and thoughtful birthday present. He spent a lot of time on it. He put together a photo album of our 4 years in Ohio. It begins with photos of our first apartment out here and continues from there in chronological order. He did an amazing job choosing photos that tell a memory or that have significance...even if only to me. He tried to choose lots that aren't on the blog, and there is such a variety of photos of parks, restaurants, friends, rooms in our house, big events, small events, crazy moments, and some sad ones. It was such a special gift, and we definitely plan on making one for every place we live.

8 comments:

Tina said...

That is one of the most thoughtful presents ever! It amazes me that he did that for you! How wonderful. Looks like you had a fabulous time with friends on your birthday! Happy belated b-day!

Bethany said...

Happy birthday, friend!

megandjon said...

that is a great gift! yay nate! and happy birthday jess! 28 is nothing, wait till your 33, lol!

Annie said...

Um, is there a reason that you look so great in all of those pictures and I absolutely do not. Maybe it's because your so photogenic. It was a fun night. And Nate! Way to go man!

kiki comin said...

awesome birthday! love the idea of nates..and that first apartment..so awesome. glad you had a great day.

Kami said...

Happy Birthday Jess. You look AWESOME in your pictures! You're really such a hottie 28 year old mom. Sounds like you had a fun day! Love you!

Kent and Leisy said...

I have the thirty day shred. Skip step one for sure- it's too easy- but #3 has some pretty brutal parts!! happy belated bday by the way. 28 was fab for me- but I'll be honest- turning 29 has made me feel oooold.

Melinda said...

Um Happy Birthday! Sorry the birthday wishes are so late. How sweet of Nate to spend so much time on a book for you! And 28 is not that old. :)