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So, I'm one of those people who celebrates their birthday for a week (or longer).  I mean, really, why not?  It may sound a little selfish, but honestly, I'm happy to celebrate everyone's birthday for a week long.  It is such a great reason to get together with loved ones.  This year in particular seems to need some extra celebrating, since I'll be turning
30 
this week.  Crazy, right? While hitting a new decade may feel a little weird, I have to say I'm quite pleased with my 20's.  I went on a mission (go England!), I graduated from college (go BYU!), I've been working in my place of employment for 5+ years and have had some great opportunities there, I met and married my stellar husband (go Danny!). I've also been on some awesome trips, met many amazing people and seen some pretty cool things.

Some people have made inquires concerning how I feel about turning 30.  Honestly, I'm fine with it.  Perhaps that is easy to say as I type this still being 29.  However, I feel like 29 is a fake 30 anyway.  To me, 29 feels like your pretending to still be in your 20's.  I say, bring it on!  I'm excited to see what this next decade has in store for me.

The opening ceremonies of my birthday celebration is the annual birthday dinner Talena and I have each year.  Since Talena's birthday is at the end of March and mine the beginning of April, we try to go out to eat on the midpoint date between our two birthdays.  We do this so we can tell the waiter it is both of our birthdays and both get a free dessert.  Genius, I know.  Ok, we've only done this once.  This year we went to Settabello's for some classy, Italian pizza.  Then we raided the Easter clearance shelves at Smith's and bought lots of half-priced Easter candy for dessert.

Talena looking quite ravishing.
I never know what to do with my hands in pictures.
The pizza I got was delish, but super spicy!
In continuing the birthday fun, my cute sister Noelle invited me out for dinner this weekend as my birthday present from her.  We went to this Indian place in Bountiful, mmmm, love Indian food.  I ate myself silly.  My newest nephew even accompanied us on our sister date and was a little angel.  We got frozen custard for dessert a bit later.  At this point, baby had had it and was letting us know.  However, this worked to our advantage, because they got the frozen custard out to us so quickly.  Good job, Baby C!

We found it quite appropriate for Baby C. to wear his elephant bib, since
that was the chosen decor at Royal India Restaurant.
Sometimes we mimic the artwork around us.  Thanks again Noelle for
dinner, you are too sweet!
And again, more mimicking, not mocking.  The korma was divine, in case 
you were wondering.
See what I mean, perfect angel.
Thanks again to Noelle, Baby C. and Talena for taking the time to hang out with me and eat delicious food.  Love you all!
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