LOVE THE BEACH

Reggie in the Water


Hey everyone! How have you been? Things have been going pretty well here! Last weekend to on Sunday I had a fabulous day rewarding myself for getting A's on my midterms. On Sunday our apartment had a bbq for the residents that was fun. They had food, face paintings, a petting zoo, pony rides, big blow up jumping castles, and over 40 reptiles to hold. So we went down and had lunch and I held a python which was pretty cool. Saw a 150 pound turtle too, I LOVE turtles. Afterwards since it was almost 80 degrees out which doesn't happen here to often, Shawn had promised to take me to the beach, so we went to this beach in Pacifica. It is a beach we found about 15 minute drive from us that we had seen on an earlier trip there. So we went and it was so perfect! It's a beach on the Pacific Ocean with a pier, a little cafe, a boardwalk, not to many people, and amazing views! We brought a blanket, towels, some water, and just layed in the sun for a few hours tanning. Than we played in the surf for awhile and headed home. It was a great way to end the weekend. Other than that I've just been doing homework and hanging at home. O yah, and in and out of the dentist, two more root canals...this accident haunts me still apparently. I hate all of it and the pain sucks but I got to do it I guess. O and Jasmine lost her first tooth this week, I can't believe it! She is so happy about becoming a big girl...it makes me a little sad, but a very proud mamma! But I suppose I'm gonna sign off. O yah and I forgot I'm not sure If I mentioned my trip to Vegas and Orange County before I came back to SF. They were both amazing I got to see my best friend Chase in Vegas and see the strip. And I got to see where my boyfriend grew up and meet his little sisters, whom were great.

Chase and I the day I flew in to see Shawn

Fremont street Downtown Vegas

Shawn's dad's backyard and view from Orange County

Birthday's when your older...

So things around here have been a little stressful but over all good. School is still going great! I'm starting my fourth week of class and I still have straight A's. i have been watching this great show called brother's and sister's, I love it and highly recommend it. It in a weird way reminds me of my own family. Were all a little crazy and there is always stress and complicated issues, but at the end of the day we all love each other and support each other very much! And that is what brings me to my title, birthday's when you get older.

Tomorrow is my eldest sister's birthday, she will be 31 I believe, it get's hard to keep track with such a big family. My best friend Chase's birthday is today and it was my boyfriends birthday a few weeks ago. I noticed the older we get the less fuss we make of birthday's, some even say birthday parties are for kids. I highly disagree with all that. I think there is always great reason to celebrate your birthday know matter how old you are. I know your all thinking i'm just saying this because my birthday is around the corner and I'm just spoiled and want tons of presents, which is partially true ;) haha. But honestly the truth is it is a time to celebrate life and that god has given us another fabulous year. Life is a blessing and I think we all at some point lose track of that. We get caught up in school, work, stressful things, and how sometimes things can be hard. But on our birthday we should celebrate being here, and having the wonderful people and things in our lives. I am about to turn 23 years old. Man where did the time go? I have a daughter who is about to turn 5 years old. the older I get I feel the faster time flies by and the more i realize how precious it is. All the great memories I have made in this past year and how blessed of a life I have. I think it is a day to let go of everything we are caught up in and just enjoy the day with close friends and family. It makes me a little sad because this year will be the first year i will be celebrating my birthday without my family. I never had a huge party or anything before, not by choice necessarily because I was born opening weekend of deer season, but I have very fond memories the last few years on my birthday. Going to the fashion show with my mom and sister. Getting new shoes which I LOVE! Than going out with them and my best friends to the bar for a few drinks and than always up to deer camp after. So this year will be different of course but i'm sure it will be great all the same. And for my Jazzy Pooh, I pray I could maybe make it home around her birthday if I get this job with Delta, but if not I will celebrate her birthday when I do make it home! As kids birthday's are about presents and cake, but even now when I think back when I was young. My memories weren't of the presents or the cake. They were of all my friends and family that were there.

So here is to everyone that has a birthday coming up. Happy Happy Happy Birthday! Celebrate your life with the ones you love, and look forward to another great year! Stop being modest and let your hair down for a night. Remember, you only live once, live it to the fullest! So on your birthday share a bottle of wine with your special some one, share your cake with your children and save the biggest piece for yourself this time, make jokes and talk about great memories with old friends, make new memories with new friends, and go to bed looking forward to another year. I love you all!