The Countdown has Begun!

Only 15 more days 'til the bright sunny skies (and warmth) of Arizona!!! Can't wait!

Happy Birthday to...ME!

My 23rd birthday was WONDERFUL. I got to spend the evening with 18 members of my family, my co-workers got me a MASSIVE (4 layer) chocolate cake, and I got a lot of GREAT gifts. My day started out with opening gifts from Aaron and his family before I went to work. Aaron got me a Motorola Razr cell/camera phone and wireless headset. His parents got me a day spa gift certificate (they know me well) and his sister and bro-in-law got me the DVD “Just Like Heaven” (which I will be forcing Aaron to watch with me this weekend) :) At work I got the chocolate cake (described above), tulips from Lisa, and a Post-It note “Ideas that stick” book from Sarah. (If you could see my cubicle you would know how much I love the Post-Its). That evening I met my family at Olive Garden in Avon and had sooo much fun! Great conversation, great food, and great gifts…a birthday doesn’t get much better than that! (Wow… that could be a commercial for Olive Garden) :)

And the Husband of the Year award goes to....

AARON PARKINS!!!! Last week I was sick with the stomach flu (I haven't been sick like that since High School and let me tell you, I hadn't missed it) and my hubby was absolutely wonderful to me! He met my every need, even when it meant going to Kroger 3 times in one day to get me "I'm sick" foods like saltines and 7up. He definitely held true to the "in sickness and health" line from our wedding vows:)

Failed Resolution

My one and only New Year's resolution was to write at least 1 blog a week...obviously I've already failed:)