Birthday Girl

Yesterday was my 27th birthday, and it was a perfectly relaxing day, filled with phone calls, texts and visits from lots of my favorite people.  The weather was perfect too.  I spent a couple hours just laying on the lawn while Corban played around me.  It felt serene.

To celebrate, Josh, Corban and I went to the Santa Barbara Zoo on Saturday with the Zooks.  I wasn't in a very photographic mood so we ended up with very few pictures.  But I guess it at least proves we were there -

So here's my favorite birthday story - I teach Sunday School to the 6-year-olds at church and they were very sweet and sang Happy Birthday to me.  One of the boys says, "So how old are you going to be?  I know it's in your thirties!" To which, I smiled and replied, "Nope."  He then gave me a look part way between surprised and confused and asks, "Forties?"  Hah!  Kids are so great.

I actually didn't get to spend too much time with my favorite person yesterday.  Josh had to work a weird split shift from 10-1 and 6pm-2am.  But he still managed to find ways to make my day special, like bringing home See's candy and watching Corban while I took a nap.  And my awesome family took over while he was gone.  I was really spoiled.  Donny treated me to lunch.  Joel gave me a book.  My mom gave me this beautiful bowl (I happened to be obsessed with birds)

and I had dinner with Joel, Andrew, Megan, Kandra and my nephews. My day was filled with some seriously good food. After all of it, I have to say I'm feeling pretty fat and happy.  And very loved.  Thanks to everyone for making my day.  I love you guys!