Not the worst birthday ever...

As stated in my previous post, I do not enjoy my birthday. However this year it was actually somewhat enjoyable. It started with no work or school which I never do on my birthday and it was pretty nice to be able to sleep in. 

Later, Monster and Emery came over and decorated some delectable birthday cupcakes my Grandma H. had made. The kids worked so hard and they turned out awesome! I love those kids!

That night I went out with the ladies aka Mom, Grandma, Auntie M., and Laura. So fun. We went to Wingers which is fast becoming my favorite restaurant for several reasons.

1. Sticky Finger Wrap (amazing creamy sauce on the side) YUM!
   
2. My nephews LOVE it because they give them fruit snacks with their meals.
3. Blackberry Lemonade
4. Free Popcorn (also a favorite of my nephews).
5. You NEVER have to wait for a table even though they have AMAZING food... curious!
6. There wings (I'm not actually a fan but the guys are which is an excuse for us to go there which I LOVE)!
7. THEY DON"T SING TO YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY! AMAZING!

That's right no singing on your birthday. Certain people there that night were BEGGING for an asphalt pie so I found our waitress and said "it's my birthday, they want cake, please don't sing to me" our amazing waitress informed me that they didn't sing for birthdays and then brought us out a giant piece of pie. I only ate the whip cream but it was delicious.

Following dinner Jon picked me up at Winger's which was not part of the plan but we went back to my house and met Sandi, they then presented me with some seriously amazing birthday gifts. Including 12 new FFF films for FFF Tuesdays(if they ever happen again). As well as these tasty licks...

They may not seem amazing to you but they are to me. They are part of the traditional D.I. portion of my gift...love it! Last but not least I received this amazingness...

This is my new beta fish, affectionately named Ah Me by Jon and Sandi. Complete with Little Mermaid aquarium. That sucker is legit! For those of you who don't know "Ah me, young love" is a quote from Robin Hood. One of our favorite movies of all time.

After present time we went to Pirate Island Pizza. Amazingly Doll Face was there with her hubby so we sat with them and had SO much fun. Unfortunately there they do sing to you but it is a catchy little pirate ditty and we were in our own little alcove so it wasn't that excruciating. Following feeding time we played some games in the arcade and went to watch a movie at Jon's house. Good times.

The next night I had to babysit but I took the kids with me on a family wiener roast in the Gorge. This was pretty fun. It was such a nice day and we were right by the river so after we ate we all went down and played for a while. So fun. I also rode my parents four wheelers for the first time and now I might be addicted. 

All in all it was a pretty fun weekend. So thank you to all who participated in any way i.e. calls, texts, little notes, gifts, and those I actually got to see. I love you all!

Special thanks to...

-My dad for letting everyone sing 

   Happy Birthday to him instead of me!

-Celina who was secretly planning on 

   coming down until her boss took

  out the front end of her car. 

   How DARE he!!

-STG friends for a night of 

   amazingness.

-Family for coming to the festivities.

-Gma H., Monster and Emery for the 

   cupcakes!

-Mel for the eggs and flour to make the 

   cupcakes. You rock!

-Miss Kitty for her wise advice 

   (she may have been worth the $100)!

"Cool Off with a Frutista Freeze"... really?

Today as I was driving to school I drove past the local Taco Bell and the marque read "cool off with a frutista freeze". I was instantly depressed. It is only February and people are already searching for ways to beat the heat. How do I live somewhere where that is the reality? We have had a few slightly warmer days this week and it has brought with it great excitement to many... I am not one of the many. While I may enjoy the spring time in St. George, it doesn't last long so the fact that it is already here means that the blistering hot summer is looming on the horizon. When I bring this to peoples attention they usually respond with "the summers aren't that bad" or "we can just spend the summer swimming" or "at least it won't be freezing anymore". I feel as though all of those people who are ushering in summer with open arms have no room to complain when it finally arrives. For this reason I have created a list of all of those so called "hot weather lovers" so they will always be reminded of how badly they wanted melted credit cards, sunburned backs, and stinky sweaty people (if you are among the stinky see Body Odor Prevention).

Hot Weather Lovers
Jenette
John
Joel
Celina
Jake
Nick
Gump
Blake
Sharice
Laura
Paupie
Jay
Sarah

I'm sure that I will be constantly adding to this list. I will update you when the complaining starts (and I know it will).

Next for all of you people who like me, dread the heat of summer I would like to suggest some slightly unconventional slightly ridiculous ways for you to stay cool all summer long. Some are slightly expensive but most are FREE!

Random Crap #8

How To Keep COOL

1. Water Balloon Siege Machine - ATTACK!
2. Think Cool - Read books about snowy winter days.
3. Make Your Own Air Conditioner - Place large blocks of ice in a bowl and place a fan behind it.
4. Eat Spicy Foods - Sweat the heat right out of you!
5. Stay Downstairs - (or upstairs if that is where your ac unit is)
6. Take Off Extra Clothing - This means hats and shoes when you are inside.
7. Be Free - Just forget the clothing all together. I would suggest you only do this inside but you do what makes you feel comfortable.
8. Go Topless - If you live in NYC (lucky) ladies, leave you shirts at home. It's LEGAL!
9. Create Your Own Iceberg - Fill a pool with blocks of ice and float around with them.
10. Buy This Pillow - Self-cooling pillow.
11. Buy This Vest - Wear it under your clothes (or without any if you choose #7)
12. Buy This Shirt - Seriously, I need to own this.
13. Freezers Are Great - Freeze your pillowcase.

I'm sure that there are millions more but for now that is all I can think of. Any other suggestions would be appreciated! Stay Cool

Random Gal