Birthday Lovin'

24

It is so weird to get old.

I know 24 is not that old in the grand scheme of things, but it sure feels old. I can't believe I am creeping up on my mid 20's (I guess technically I am already in them now, but shhh). Where does time go?? But you know, I am proud of where I am at. I know that the years to come will be just as challenging, daunting, scary, amazing, and adventurous as ever. I wouldn't change my life for anything!

This year was really laid back and I loved it. We went on with our normal busy lives but I was still a little spoiled ;) Brandon got me some new ankle boots from TOMS that I have had my eye on for some time now, and some nice make-up from Sephora. My family (both sides) spoiled me with gifts, cards, money, and love. It was amazing! The night of my birthday we went to the Warren Miller Film. It was really fun and we will be glad to take some time to go snowboarding this winter with those free lift tickets. I haven't been on the mountain for a long time and I can't wait to gear up and go! After the movie we were both super tired (we are old now remember) but I really wanted to do something fun. We decided to go home, grab the dog, and go to the park. We played on the jungle gym, slid down the slides, and flew as high as we could on the swings. It was invigorating and perfect. We took a million cheesy pictures and none of them really worked out because it was pitch black outside so the strategy of a flashlight and a camera was hard haha. But it was still great and I loved it. The most amazing gift, that was so much appreciated, was a surprise the night after my birthday. If you know Brandon, he is the worst at surprises. He kind of hates that about himself. Mostly it's just funny how bad he is and I love him for it. But every once in awhile he fools me. {He took me to a spa for a Massage}. It was glorious! I have been so beyond stressed with my last semester of school and going back and forth between there and work has made me not so fun to be with most of the time. Being a full time student and working full time is hard as a lot of you know. I am tired and grumpy most days (working in an accounting department is part of the blame). He knows that I definitely needed to take some 'me time' and just relax. I have always been afraid of the thought of getting a massage from a stranger. I am soooo ticklish and I was nervous that I would not be able to relax. Well, the guy was awesome (and not creepy at all! Thank the heavens) and he basically said over and over that I need to take more time to relax in my life (I am okay with that!). He said that I was very much needing this massage. And I think he was very, very right. Brandon said when I walked out of the room I looked like I was high as a kite. Haha apparently the massage was that great. I really appreciate Brandon for that sweet surprise. I hope I get more of those surprises in my life ;). My husband is a rock star. Oh, and of course we used my free birthday meal to Tucano's on Halloween night. We stuffed our faces until our belly's bulged. It was sad to not dress up on Halloween and not go to any parties and to not see the family, but working late happens all the time now sadly. It was so great to eat a late night meal together and to sleep fat and happy. 

Brandon's face in this one kills me!

If the restaurant has toothpicks, there is always one in Brandon's mouth

I know this post was random and all over the place, but really that is how our lives are structured right now, so it fits perfect. I am so beyond blessed with the best and I love you all!!

I think year 24 is going to be amazing! So many good things to come!

XOXO, the Cissna's