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The Great 23

What really even happens on your 23rd? That's when you know you are old. No "16 and I can drive," "18 I'm an adult," and "21 and I'm legal." 

23.

What do you have in store for me, huh?

It was a great birthday nonetheless!

The week started out interesting --you all heard about the cow semi, and the manure dumped on my bike. But Mom's birthday package saved my crappy (haha) day. Birthday outfit, and scrubs sewing patterns! So thoughtful! My dad also got me a carhartt certificate which I am so glad to have for this upcoming Laramie winter. I've been truly spoiled!



Having the world's most awesome cat doesn't hurt either, and an amazing husband who made sure the house was extra nice this week. We've also come to the conclusion that Juno might be part owl. Look at that second picture haha! She was pretty interested in all the wrapping paper that was in the room too...




My Carmen family came down to celebrate with me and Austin at Roxie's. Afterwards, we went for some Sonic shakes where I really wanted the Coconut Cream Pie shake. Except, I couldn't have the pie crumbs and they were nice enough to make me just a coconut one. I had to laugh because they wrote "no pie" with the mathematical symbol. Probably a UW student lol. 
 
Joined with us was our Nephew, baby Thomas!!
 




 
SO blessed to have an awesome family. There were definitely fits of laughter and shakes nearly spraying... 

Austin felt he needed to spoil me further than the garden. He got me a lava lamp, and a western wallet since mine was lost. He remembers the small things which means so much. 




Lastly, I was surprised by a gift Susan gave me. About two weeks ago we passed a fun vintage toy shop, and I saw this wind up dog. It was an originally made wind up tin toy, and I remembered saying I thought that was so neat. Susan remembered and he showed up on my birthday! 



Thank you everyone for the wonderful birthday and birthday wishes!
xoxo

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