Something worth blogging about...

Big birthdays in our family yesterday...and I was too busy celebrating to blog about them on time, so here is a catch up.

Happy 29th Birthday, Dustin! I can't believe we are in our LATE twenties....I'm sure I thought I'd feel a lot older than I do...hmmm. I guess that's a good thing!

Kennedy and I had so much fun planning some birthday fun for Dustin. We made him some delicious gourmet BTS cupcakes, made some birthday cards, and decorated the house. Then, at 4 o'clock, we kidnapped him from work and took him bowling! It was really fun! Then we came home and made his exactly-as-requested birthday dinner: Bacon-Cheeseburgers and Mac&Cheese with Peas...he may have had a little help with his requesting from Kennedy...

Kennedy LOVED "Dad-napping..."

Hudson giving it a try...with a little help.

Hudson was way less naughty bowling than I was expecting. He thought everything about it was awesome, but especially the ball return. He hung out right here the whole time! And he said "Good Job!" every single time someone bowled. It was so cute!

If you are wondering, the birthday boy won...

The delicious birthday meal, complete with favorite chips and drink...Hudson picked Sesame Street plates for the party and was very excited about them!

And obviously I took pictures of the cupcakes...Cocoa Bean, eat your heart out!

Here is my list of 29 favorite things about my favorite 29-year-old...

1. how great you are with food! I love your cooking!
2. How much Hudson LOVES you. I'd probably pick you, too.
3. That you always forgive me. For everything.
4. That you take care of my truck for me.
5. That you always remember the garbages.
6. That you love being with me!
7. Your smile....sigh...
8. How great you are with our primary class, and were with the nursery kids. So sweet and compassionate. I love watching you with them.
9. Your shoulders.
10. That you always say "I love you" on the phone.
11. Your eyes.
12. That you always say yes to my scrapbook getaway requests!
13. *
14. That you don't ever want to work over-time...
15. But that you usually do. We appreciate it!
16. That you are such a better planner than I am...
17. That you like the same movies and TV shows I do...makes it nice!
18. That you always try to make me laugh.
19. That you teach with patience.
20. That you bring Kennedy flowers when she dances.
21. That you let Hudson "come with" whenever possible.
22. That everyone loves you, especially old people...(Jami doesn't count)
23. That you never let me carry anything heavy when you are around, and you usually carry all the groceries in yourself (usually in one trip! impressive!)
24. That you shop for them yourself a lot, too!
25. That you "get" date night.
26. Your cologne.
27. *
28.*
29. That you picked me. And that you do it again every day. I love you!


*too embarassing for the blog, but were in his card. I know, isn't that the point of a blog, to embarrass your husband? But I do have standards, people...

My Mom's birthday is also 1-22, and darn it, we didn't get to see her, but I wanted to tell her how awesome she is. As usual, Jenna beat me to it on her blog, and she said it so much better than I could, so I am stealing what she wrote and agreeing with it! I LOVE LOVE LOVE what she says about my mom and wish it had come from my head, so I will save you the trouble of clicking on her link and just put it here for you! Thanks, Jen!

I just wanted to say I have the best mom in the whole world. I hope I can do even half as good as she did with me and my brothers and sisters. Being a perfect mom to me does not mean your kids are perfect or your house is immaculate or you never make mistakes. To me it is when your kids can come to you at any time with anything and know you will be there for them and love and support them no matter what.
Here is the top ten reasons why she is the best:
1. I really admire my mom for the special and unique friendship she has with all of her kids.
2. Her ability to always look perfect wherever she goes. From the shoes, jewelry, clothes, etc..
3. Her patience with Preslie.. That's really hard to have with a one year old! She is a good Grandma to all the kiddos and they love her so much.
4. She smiles at every person she sees!
5. She is the best cook I know, and I know some good ones!
6. She is the my favorite person to shop with, we always like the same stuff! It never gets old to either of us and we know a bargain when we see one :)
7. Her goals and dreams are never ending, I think thats always a good thing to be working toward something in life, her current dream? To build another house.
8. She has a strong testimony of the church and shares it with her family frequently, and is not afraid to share it with anyone else, either!
9. When your around my mom it makes life feel like a party, she is such a blast! There is nothing in life that a little dessert can't fix :)
10. She helped me become the person I am today. I learned so many things from her and I love her for always making her kids and husband first priority.
SO Happy Happy Birthday!
Thanks for everything Mom!! We love you!