New Camera

A few photos from my lovely, laid-back weekend;

Some BBQ, back-yard style.

My handsome daddy in his regular weekend attire.

My favorite Emmacita.

Jesse (aka Jelly-man): the babe.

And my little Maxy.  So serious.

And NOT serious.  He did not pose for this, he was just telling me a story.

He's definitely a keeper.

Me and Cita hung out at a soccer game this morning.

She wore that scrubber thing on her head to the game and throughout the rest of the day.

Emma made sure I knew which one was my plate.

I love my dad's hands.

And my brother Dylan is in this phase where he only likes to take creepy-looking pictures.

This is the least creepy of all the pictures of him today.

By far.

And my mom is just the prettiest mom in the WHOLE WORLD.

Grateful for: My dearest family and brand new camera to capture their lovely faces with!

And Les Miserables in concert.

Is anyone else sooo excited for the Les Mis movie???

I'm like peeing my pants.

Quote of the Day: "I never thought I'd end up in pictures with a face like mine" --Audrey Hepburn

Gluten Free Birthday Cake.

Yes it's true.  I'm now 24.  I've been telling people that this qualifies as old.

Or at least old-ER.

Finally.

And I just had the best Birthday EVER.

Friday night: Birthday present from my boss was the night/weekend off, and so I went and had some Chuy's Birthday dinner with my favorites... or at least most of them... Jelly Man, Maxy and Emmacita and, Mom and Dad.  Side note: Emma did not wear this halo specifically for my Birthday, she'd just worn it to school that day.  She wears something similar EVERY DAY.  That's why we love her.

My Dad.  I just love him. A whole lot.

And my mom.... goodness gracious.  She bought me GLUTEN FREE CUPCAKES.  And made me a cake topper.  With Paris stuff on it.  Ummm, not that we ever doubted it, but isn't she just the BEST present giver in the world??  I keep telling her she should make it her profession.

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And then after opening a few more cards/packages waiting for me at my apartment, on the morning of my Birthday (Saturday) I go to go to the temple with my awesome roommie and dear friend Amanda (and no, I'm not referring to myself in 3rd person).  It might have been the greatest Birthday ever.  I mean, can you think of a better place to celebrate the beginning of the next year of your life??  I can't!

And here's one of those packages I had found waiting for me: Birthday Puzzle from my favorite Sophie... from the Salt Lake City Childrens Museum... she knows me so well!!! (and yes, my pose is slightly ridiculous; I was trying to pop my foot to also show off my cute new shoes from my mom, but it didn't quite work out)

A huge thanks to all the people who posted on my facebook wall, texted me, called me, sent me cards, sent me packages, took me out to eat, drove me to the temple, and just sent me some general Birthday goodness!! Thank you dearest family and friends!  My whole Birthday weekend has been fuuuull of lovin'.  My life is so full and blessed because of YOU!!!!  Thank you!!