Birthday shenanigans

Birthday flowers from my mini-church - it was a short arrangement - just like me! :)

Last weekend was my birthday and it was full of great memories and times of celebration! I had a 3 day weekend and started off the fun by seeing the movie The Help with my neighbor. I loved the book and had been looking forward to the movie - it was definitely good but I did enjoy the book more. Saturday was a "breakfast crawl" with the girls! It was such a fun time and we visited three breakfast places: Crepes Na Ko 'Oi (known for their crepes), Boots and Kimo's (known for Macadamia Nut pancakes), and Cinnamon's (famous for Red Velvet Pancakes). Cinnamon's was new to me & I loved their Kalua pork Eggs Benedict - it was so good, I went back this weekend!My husband surprised me with getting my car detailed for my birthday! They guy did an incredible job - it looked brand new when he was finished! It was so nice & even had that new car smell! We had plans to meet friends for dinner on Saturday night & little did I know, Joe had a little surprised cooked up! What was supposed to be dinner with two people turned into a super fun night of Karaoke with some friends from church. Joe organized the whole thing - rented a room, gathered the people, had decorations, food and even a birthday tiara - I was impressed! It was a blast -we sang until we were hoarse. I was completely surprised and had such an awesome time!
Sunday was spent skyping and talking with my family and recovering from all the karaoke! My parents sent me a beautiful necklace which I love!! Every time I wear it, I get at least one compliment on it - it really is unique! I got a fun game and another necklace from my brother & Hannah, the necklace matches my scrubs perfectly!

Even Milo got in on the birthday celebration with some birthday ribbon. He loved playing with it but not wearing it!

My co-workers, who I barely know, threw me a "Taco Tuesday" birthday lunch last week and gave me balloons this week - it made me feel so special! Friends and family sent birthday cards from all over the country & several friends wished me well on facebook. It was such a great day week and I have really been encouraged by all of the love and well wishes I received. Thanks so much everyone for making my day so special!

I'm loving the lyrics to this Matthew West song. So true and such an important reminder. Happy Wednesday, friends!

"Just go back to the moment of truth

When you first talked to Jesus

And He reached out for you

He’s still reaching, He’s still reaching out for you

So when this life makes you wonder what have you got to lose

Just go back, just go back

To the moment of truth" Matthew West

Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we wait eagerly for you, for your name and your renown are the desire of our souls. Isaiah 26:8

Love this

I found this picture on the internet and thought it was such a great reminder! Happy Friday, friends! Enjoy your day -I know I will, especially since I finished my class and can actually enjoy the weekend!

Tuesday Ramblings

It's my last week of class! Hallelujah! It has been a little much juggling school and work so I'm excited for this round of classes to be over! Instead of doing something productive like studying or making dinner, I figured I'd blog. Sadly, since most of my weekends/free time has been spent studying, I don't really have much to write. So this post will be pretty random....

On my way to work the other day, I was stuck in traffic and happened to look to my left and see these window-washers. It was early & they were booking it! I am so thankful I am not a window washer, I'm not cut out for that job!
We are dog-sitting for the neighbors. Koa is super cute pup and really friendly but she does shed a lot!

Usually dog-sitting goes fairly well so I wasn't too worried - Milo does well with other dogs and it's never really been an issue before. This time however, the poor cat is traumatized. I think it's because Koa is so much bigger/fluffier than the other dogs we've watched but whatever it is they are not getting along. When I got home from work today, I found Milo scrunched up in our incredible small bathroom window - poor guy! Hopefully they get used to each other soon otherwise it will be a long week!