Getting old, babysitting, and Christmas Fun!

Lots has been happening lately. I am officially 25.

Friday the 12th, my dad took us out to eat at Chili's for my birthday. Mom was MIA due to illness, but we had a lot of fun. Dad brought a gift of Brighton earrings and money, and I also received my birthday card/cash from the Breinholt's. Thanks a bunch!!

Saturday the 13th was my birthday and I had a ton of fun. My good friend Tami (who I've known since 7th grade, That's like 12 years!) took me out to lunch and bought me a cute shirt. I love getting together with her, it always seems like no time has passed since the last time and we always get along. She is an amazing person too, very kind and caring. After that I went out to eat with Heath, Jill, Josh, Joey, Kira, and Brian (another friend from high school). We went to OTB and had a blast. Then all of us minus Brian went bowling. Josh embarrassed me with a 198. That's not even fair considering he doesn't even like bowling. Doesn't everyone know you let the birthday girl win?

After all that fun, we all went back to the apartment, ate some candy, played some Adrienne Trivia (quite funny), and just hung out. Jill spent the night (since we never see her due to Grad school) and we stayed up till 5 am (I would like to point out that this was quite a feat considering I usually go to bed at 9).

Needless to say it was a long and fun weekend.

Last night, the 22nd, we got to babysit for Ben and Mer. What fun!! I think we played different variations of Hot Potatoe for about an hour and loved every minute of it. Sydney is just such a sweet little girl and we had so much fun playing with her. Malla was excellent and even let me feed her, which she is usually picky about. Just a great night. We loved it. Happy Anniversary Ben and Mer!

Now we are getting ready for Christmas and so excited to spend time with the Breinholt's Christmas Eve ( even the Utah ones via webcam!), and Christmas Day with the Barnette's, and the weekend with my mom's side of the family. What fun!

Hope you all are staying warm and staying safe as you travel. We love you all and wish you a very, Merry Christmas!