Happy 26th to Me!

I still can't believe that I'm 26!... and apparently certain family members can't either!  

I received a text from my mother-in-law wishing me a "Happy Birthday" the day before my birthday.  Later in the evening, she texted me back and said, "So, I bet you've been wondering how to break it to me that today is not your birthday..."  It was hilarious.

I can't hold that against her though because when I checked my email at work on my actual birthday, I had an email from my dad wishing me a "Happy Quarter Century!"  Thanks, Dad :) but you're older than you think you are!  We had a good laugh about that one...

I woke up to streamers and a big "Happy Birthday Jenni" banner (you can buy kits and make those custom now!) decorating our living room.  Matt went out early that morning before I woke up and bought everything to make sure my day started perfectly.  He is always so kind and thoughtful.

After work, Matt and I went out to dinner at Tucanos- my choice.  I tell you, pregnancy does weird things to you.  I swear I've eaten more red meat in the last 6 months than I have in the last 6 years!  I looked into a lot of different restaurants and finally decided that it had to be Tucanos-- unlimited buffet and meat.  And don't even get me started on the grilled pineapple, or those cheese bread things, or the strawberry lemonade... ok, you get the picture.  Dinner was amazing.  Plus, if you're a member of the Tucanos Birthday Club, you get to eat for free on your birthday!

After dinner Matt and I came home and I opened up the presents he got for me.

The best present was this new coat!

Then we headed to Thanksgiving Point to join in the holiday festivities there.  I love having a birthday in December because there are so many fun activities going on all the time!  And Christmas is my favorite time of the year, so I love being able to spend my birthday doing Christmas things.

Thanksgiving Point has an amazing drive-through light show!  In all the years that I've lived in Utah Valley, I have never been!  It was awesome!

We bought hot cocoa, fresh donuts, and got to see real reindeer!  It was so cute to see how excited all of the little kids were about the reindeer, which of course made us even more excited about our little man who will be 9 months old this time next year!  

26 was another wonderful birthday!  I'm so grateful for all of my family and friends that wished me "Happy Birthday" through texts, phone calls, and Facebook posts.  I'm looking forward to it being my best year yet!