Here's to 27

I have to say that turning 27 feels like a big deal. It seems so much older than wee 26. It's just a few years from 30 which is almost too weird to wrap my head around. But what a merry birthday it was! Mom came to visit for the weekend and we kicked off the celebrations early! Just a few of the highlights from the weekend:

Birthday Cake (times two):

Mom made a delicious Chocolate Orange cake from scratch.

It was heavenly!

And we got the biggest ice cream cake Dairy Queen had. Because, why not?

Lunch at Spicy Thai:

This place is so good!

Lovely winter hike in Provo Canyon:

My actual birthday was on a Tuesday this year and therefore a workday. But my coworkers, family, and friends (near and far) made it feel like a party all day! I arrived at my office to find my desk decorated and a dozen donuts waiting for me. It seemed like every time I left and came back to my desk a new surprise had been delivered! Cookies from my sister, Flowers from my family, an edible arrangement from my dear friend Mary, along with birthday cards and sweets! I have the most wonderful people in my life and I sure feel loved!

Thanks, Mary!!

That evening Jeff took me to dinner at La Costa, a Mexican restaurant near our home that we've been wanting to try. It was really good and the service was very personable. The waiters even sang me a lovely birthday song in Spanish! Caitie and Trey (sans Nate since he is in the thick of busy season accounting) joined us and it made for a very nice birthday night! We went to our apartment afterward to enjoy the still only half eaten ice cream cake, and I opened presents.

Thanks for the cute bamboo plant, Caitie. I love it!

Thanks to all who made it such a special day for me!