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It's the last day of my birthday month, so maybe I should post about my birthday celebration. It was a party, to say the least. However, I have to admit turning 31 was harder than turning 30. I think I was mentally prepared for saying goodbye to my 20's. However, 31 has been a shock because apparently I'm just supposed to keep on getting older. Weird. Also it was fun/slightly scary to turn the age where I'll become a mom.

On My Birthday...

Danny definitely spoiled me this year. He actually gave me little presents each day of my birthday week, because he knows how I love to extend celebrating birthdays. The day before my birthday, we got take out and watched the movie The Book Thief which was very well done and as expected, very sad.

On the day of my birthday, I opened presents and then we went out to dinner at The Garden on Temple Square. Danny and I took a walk around temple square and then went to the the Salt Lake Temple. We found that evening was reserved for the 3 Young Single Adults stakes in Salt Lake. We joined in, but it was kind of funny sitting there with my pregnant belly in a YSA session. It was still a good evening.
I was happy.
I really wanted a floppy sun hat and Danny was kind enough to get it for me.
With my presents and husband man.
At the temple.
Pretty tulips.
Couple pic with the flowers.
Birthday Trip
I went on a weekend girl's trip with some of my good friends. We headed down to Vegas since it is close and warm. I'm not going to lie, I don't love Vegas. I told my friends this, so we had the goal to have a "classy" vacation while in Vegas, meaning we didn't spend a ton of time wandering on the strip. We ate at some of the most amazing restaurants, did some shopping, went to the pool (so I could wear my new sun hat) and went to a Cirque du Soleil show. It was a fun time.

Me and Rachel at Raising Canes. Thought all my
Southerners would like that.
The Bellagio fountain, the only thing worth seeing on the strip.
The gardens at the Bellagio.
Pretty foot shot.
Flower ladybugs.
Loved these calla lillies.
View of the palm trees at the pool.
The cute Italian restaurant we had lunch at.
Chocolate fountain at the Bellagio.
The Cirque du Soleil show we saw. It was intense!

Family Birthday Party
My cute sister Noelle made dinner and had a little birthday party for me at her house with her family and my parents. The food was amazing as was the company.
Playing outside with Baby C.
Me and Baby C anticipating the amazing birthday dinner Noelle made.
Opening presents. Noelle got me this cute shirt.
Love my family!
Baby C and my dad playing.
The most beautiful birthday cake of all. It was delicious.
Noelle, Danny and Me.
Look at all those birthday candles.
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  1. grammawoodMay 9, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Glad you had a fun birthday week Jannifer. I love your floppy sun hat. I'm glad you got to go to the temple, even if you did feel a little out of place. Did your sister make that cake? It is amazing!

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