Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Birthday

My birthday definitely felt like a special day. Every single text, facebook birthday wish, email, phone call, and visit made it an I-feel-happy-today kind of birthday. Even Dairy Queen's email offer for a free Blizzard added to the magic of the day. Until I noticed you had to purchase one too. Nate surprised me with these beautiful flowers that Emmy said were also delicious. There was money stashed throughout the bouquet...doesn't get better than that. And looking at this picture I am realizing maybe Emmy was just trying to be nice. Maybe they didn't taste good.
It was a very cold and windy day for Las Vegas. That's okay. All day I was able to look forward to dinner out with friends from the neighborhood and from church. We went to a place called BJ's where I ordered an alfredo pizza and we chatted for almost 3 hours. Sometimes 3 hours can go by so fast.

I turned 29. So I'm almost 30. (Just wanted to clarify that for the younger audience). To me, my mom will always be about 35, so approaching my 30s as well feels kind of otherworldly. I wouldn't say I feel bothered by it though. It really makes me realize how young at heart we all are. I am not even close to being done with silly jokes, weird faces, and other immature things. Just know that.

14 comments:

Meggin said...

Is that supposed to surprise us? Come on, that's what makes you Jess--one of the most hilarious and fun people I know!!

Annie said...

Well happy birthday once again my friend. Wish I could have been there to celebrate. I know you secretly wish I was awkwardly taking the chocolate cake from Cap City Diner without a to go box. Leftovers in hand are totally acceptable as far as I'm concerned.

Knudson Family said...

A little bummed that I missed your dinner, but a little one needed me! And, I apologize for being so great about actually telling you happy birthday. So......happy birthday. :) Glad it was a good one!

Monica said...

Glad that you had a happy birthday! Loved that first picture of Emmy's face. So great.

Kendra said...

So glad you had a fun birthday. You were always SO much older than me :) haha!! It does seem weird to be approaching 30, because like you said, I don't see my mom as much older than that. Stay young and fun because that is what makes you you. Who wants to grow up and be old and grumpy anyway :)Let's always stay fun young and say crazy things!!

Anonymous said...

Ok, now the cat's out of the bag. I am only 35. But I have a 9 year old daughter (Lexi) so I really shouldn't be much older than that. Just so you know you will always be in your mid-twenties. Love you and glad you had a good day. Good job on the gift Nate! Love you too. Mom.

Melinda said...

Happy birthday! Glad everyone made it a special day for you. :)

Kati said...

I had a blast at BJ's with you, thanks for letting me be a part of your special day.

J & M Squared said...

Happy Birthday Jess! You are sooooo special!!

Lindsey said...

And I bet you're still getting other people to do your dirty work for you! Love you Jess.

Melonie said...

Too cute! Glad you had a great birthday. I'm turning 29 this year too and not sure how to feel about it, 30 is right around the corner! Ahhh! I think of my mom as 35 and I'm still 23 or 24 or something. ;)

Kami said...
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Kami said...

Great blog Jess. Happy Happy Birthday to you! I feel the same about being 29. That always seemed so old, yet I still feel just as immature as I was in high school. P.S. You look like one hot mama in these pics.

Melissa said...

I was so fun going to dinner with you! I so needed a night out with the girls! Thanks for letting me come and celebrate your birthday with you!!! Glad you had a great day!!!!!!!