Birthday time!

This is the first time ever I wasn't totally excited about my birthday. I didn't want to turn 26 (25 has always seemed like the perfect age!) But I have warmed up to the idea-- plus a whole weekend of getting SPOILED helped! 

Friday I got me hair done-- YAY! and came home to these beautiful flowers from my hubby and kiddos.

Saturday morning we went to the mall and Luke bought be a new outfit! Featured here:

We then went out to the Hardware Ranch up Blacksmith Fork Canyon. We've been talking about going since our first winter up here but just missed the opportunity every time.  It was SO worth it! 

 A MOOSE for our nephew MOOSE! :)

 BULL FEVER! (for a hunter, not so much for me. i just think it's neat!)

 There were 524 elk at the reserve today.  There can be up to 700 later in the season

 Notice how the ears are back on these 2 cows-- I just missed the shot where they were standing on their hind legs "boxing" It was awesome!

When we returned from our adventure seeing the "Eelk", or "Silk" as Tianna kept saying, Luke and I and our friends, Stacy and Luke, went out to dinner. It was delish! 

Sunday morning we had a nice slow morning since church is now at 1:00.  Luke made a yummy french toast breakfast and that night we had some neighbor friends over for cake and to play a game.  I got tons of phone calls, texts, and face book messages from friends and family wishing me happy birthday. Thanks everyone! It made  a perfect day even better!

 Among the greatness of the day, I FINALLY got a decent picture of both girls in their matchy church dresses, which was a gift all in itself! Two other "gifts" I received was a husband who didn't have to start school until the day after my bday= no homework all weekend, and a husband who was sweet enough shave off his beard for me! :) Oh and did I mention he baked me a cake too? 

 I love you Luke! You are so good to me!  

A special thanks to my sweet girls who gave me the gift of lots of smiles and loves all the day long. 

How could someone so blessed not want to celebrate anther year?