I used to think my parents were so boring when they didn't get excited about their birthdays. I didn't understand why they didn't want cake, presents and lots of attention. Well... now I know. Adyson made me feel really good this year when she said, "Mom if you're turning 22 then how old were you when I was born?" It turns out I was 11 years old when Maryn was born... that's weird. Anyway, Jeff made my birthday really special this year. He came home from work a bit early and had a yummy dinner ready for me. (Taco's is the birthday dinner I have had ever since I can remember.) I then went on a scavenger hunt around the house finding an envelope that told me to pack my bags because I was going to Utah for 2 days. (what the?) I went on another scavenger hunt to find another envelope telling me that I was going to see my brother, Merrill's BYU play he was in. ...another scavenger hunt with $20 telling me to use it for french toast at Kneeders. yum! ...and the final scavenger hunt allowing me to go shopping at my favorite store while I was in Utah. WOW! I was shocked. What a surprise. Jeff has such a hard time keeping secrets from me that even if he's getting me lotion I know about it... so to do all of this and keep it a secret was impressive.
I arrived in Utah on Friday night. Saturday morning with all of my siblings (except Marianne who was in Indiana... which she said, "why would you want to go to Utah if I'm not there?" She's got a point, but I did have a fabulous time with my 4 brothers.) Anyway, Marty's wife Marjorie's birthday was Saturday so we had a big brunch with everyone. We did our usual "honored person" saying why we like the birthday person. It ended up a very deep and meaningful exchange of nice words about Marjorie and me.
Merrill's play was Saturday afternoon... Houseboat Honeymoon. It was a quirky, silly, funny play. In my opinion Merrill was the best part... we all thought that he didn't have to act too much to get into his part. He was a quirky, nice, funny guy that everyone liked. The only bad part was that he had to grow this very full beard. Merrill was so proud of it... a man-thing but I thought he looked like a mountain man. Judge for yourself. Anyone have a sister who's available?
After the play Mom and I went shopping. We went had lots of fun. We did most of our shopping at Christopher and Banks where my Aunt Melanie works. After about 30 minutes of trying on a million things and going out to model for my mom and aunt it hit me that my mom and my aunt were giving ME fashion advice. They were fine, but it was just weird. It was a time in my life that I thought NEVER ever would happen. No one really wants to dress like their mom, or even shop in the same stores that they shop, not to say that they don't dress nice they're just a different generation and naturally there should be some differences. But, despite all of the weirdness, they helped a lot and we had fun and I came home with some great items.
I had to have my favorite California Pizza Kitchen Chicken Chopped Salad.
On Sunday after church we went and had a humongous tour of Marty and Marjorie's home they are building. WOW! It is going to be a home that we are all jealous of. They are doing such a great job with their designs and colors and top-of-the-line things and the latest-and-greatests.
Jeff did a great job with my birthday present this year. He's the winner. It was so great to be a daughter and a sister for 2 short days. I loved taking off my nagging wife and mother hats. I loved to sleep in and go to bed when I wanted. I loved to be silly with my siblings. I loved to be taken care of by my mom and dad. That really is one of the greatest presents a woman could receive... maybe we can make this gift a tradition... I don't mind.
I arrived in Utah on Friday night. Saturday morning with all of my siblings (except Marianne who was in Indiana... which she said, "why would you want to go to Utah if I'm not there?" She's got a point, but I did have a fabulous time with my 4 brothers.) Anyway, Marty's wife Marjorie's birthday was Saturday so we had a big brunch with everyone. We did our usual "honored person" saying why we like the birthday person. It ended up a very deep and meaningful exchange of nice words about Marjorie and me.
Merrill's play was Saturday afternoon... Houseboat Honeymoon. It was a quirky, silly, funny play. In my opinion Merrill was the best part... we all thought that he didn't have to act too much to get into his part. He was a quirky, nice, funny guy that everyone liked. The only bad part was that he had to grow this very full beard. Merrill was so proud of it... a man-thing but I thought he looked like a mountain man. Judge for yourself. Anyone have a sister who's available?
After the play Mom and I went shopping. We went had lots of fun. We did most of our shopping at Christopher and Banks where my Aunt Melanie works. After about 30 minutes of trying on a million things and going out to model for my mom and aunt it hit me that my mom and my aunt were giving ME fashion advice. They were fine, but it was just weird. It was a time in my life that I thought NEVER ever would happen. No one really wants to dress like their mom, or even shop in the same stores that they shop, not to say that they don't dress nice they're just a different generation and naturally there should be some differences. But, despite all of the weirdness, they helped a lot and we had fun and I came home with some great items.
I had to have my favorite California Pizza Kitchen Chicken Chopped Salad.
On Sunday after church we went and had a humongous tour of Marty and Marjorie's home they are building. WOW! It is going to be a home that we are all jealous of. They are doing such a great job with their designs and colors and top-of-the-line things and the latest-and-greatests. 
Jeff did a great job with my birthday present this year. He's the winner. It was so great to be a daughter and a sister for 2 short days. I loved taking off my nagging wife and mother hats. I loved to sleep in and go to bed when I wanted. I loved to be silly with my siblings. I loved to be taken care of by my mom and dad. That really is one of the greatest presents a woman could receive... maybe we can make this gift a tradition... I don't mind.
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Happy, Happy Birthday Marcia! What a wonderful surprise, Jeff. We are very impressed with your mad secret keeping skills! It looks like so much fun. We can't wait to see you.
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