How to say thank you...

So I turned 25 on Tuesday. I'm not sure if you know this or not, but I like to make a big deal out of birthdays. Especially landmark birthdays. So this year I threw myself a party and it was a BLAST but I made a mistake...I threw it before my actual birthday. Four days before. Then we had my family party on Sunday, so by the time my actual birthday rolled around I was already a little skeptical that it was going to be a bust. It started off with seminary at 6:10...which was fine. Somehow I thought it would magically be a super fantastic lesson, but it was average (no doubt due to my lack of preparation, but I just can't spare more than two hours a day, one for teaching and one for prep). Then had a terrible dream during my morning nap (from 7-7:40) at which point I woke up to realize Nate had already left and I did not remember him saying goodbye (although I"m sure he did...I just sleep heavy). So I got ready for work and as I was leaving found a lovely pile of puppy business in the bathroom...gross. So after cleaning that up and scolding her I was running late and feeling completely bummed. Work did not improve my mood with urgent requests and the like all morning. Needless to say that by the afternoon I was ready to declare my birthday over and just move on. Then I got on facebook and found that not one, not two, not ten, but FORTY-THREE people had taken the time to wish me happy birthday. I was shocked! And surprised! It made me smile for pretty much the first time that day. Work kept me busy till well after five keeping me mildly bummed, but on my way home some of my favorite little ones (and their amazing mom) had left me an ADORABLE voicemail with a happy birthday song. Upon arriving home I found a few cards, a spotless home, and a wonderful (although terrible) homemade "Happy Birthday" banner with a gift underneath. I must admit, I teared up. All in all, it turned out to be great. The small acts of love and kindness made me feel truly loved and appreciated, despite my skepticism.

So how do I say thank you to all of these people that helped me feel special on a day when I really need it? I'm not sure...so THANK YOU!!! I am truly blessed to have such amazingly wonderful people in my lives! The small acts are the things that truly matter in life. I guess I will just have to try and pay it forward to others.

So thanks you to everyone for a surprisingly wonderful Birthday!

Long time no see...

Well, it seems it has been a long time since I blogged. I guess part of it is my crazy life right now. Work has been super busy (in a good way). And then with seminary on top of that I just haven't gotten around to much blogging, but I'll try and turn over a new leaf. It also probably has to do with the fact that my camera is MIA, so you won't get any good picutres until it is located and I always feel my blog is boring without pictures...

So what have we been up to lately? Not much of anything exciting, but I will share one fun thing. Nate and I are playing fantasy football this fall with my sister, her husband and friends. I admit I didn't put much effort into the draft (other than the 5 minutes before) and based many of my picks on looks but.....after 5 games I am currenlty #1 in the league!!! It really has all to do with luck, but it's been kind of fun all the same! Oh, and my team name is DianeRocks! That's right, I am just that awesome.

So what have you been up to? Any fun fall adventures?

Love,
Diane