Top 25

I turned 25 this past week. Although I would have been okay staying 24 a little while longer, it was still lovely because my birthday included:

1. a nap

2. a call from Grandma

3. a clean apartment

4. happy Ramona

5. a new storage ottoman to *temporarily* contain Ramona toys (thank you Otousan & Okaasan)

6. a facebook wall full of Happy Birthdays (you have to admit, it makes you feel like you have a lot of friends)

7. a plate of fudge and a visit from KayLyn

8. cello time

9. birthday cards

10. a husband home early from work

11. a mommy-daughter collage

12. a new french bread loaf pan (thank you Forest)

13. Cheryl & co.

14. Parry and Teresa

15. a dinner that I didn't have to make OR pay for (thank you Cheryl)

16. caprese salad

17. a poopy diaper I didn't have to change (thank you Parry)

18. a mini-date with Forest

19. chocolate mousse

20. flowers

21. leftover cake

22. an additional next-day celebration

23. sushi

24. Jenina and Karin

25. Popper Requiem