___Life After the Aisle___: Welcoming in My 26th Year!

Today I celebrated my 26th birthday! Actually, thanks to Tom I have been celebrating for several days now. On Saturday he took me to get a haircut, manicure, and pedicure. Talk about special treatment!! Then we went to eat at Michael Smith, the place where we went on our first date. We both enjoyed an amazing dinner, and eachother's company.

Today I spent the whole day with my good friends Abby and Erica. We ate sushi, went shopping, did some patio drinking, ate cupcakes, and did some serious girl talk! It was so relaxing and fun. If only we could do this everyday!!! haha I came home and Tom fixed me dinner, pasta carbonara, asparagus, and fresh bread. All homemade. All amazing. YUMMY!!!!!!

I had so many nice phone calls, and texts today. I have the best friends and family in the world. I feel so blessed, and really appreciate all the special people in my life. I thought what better way to remind myself of this even more then write out 26 blessings/things I am thankful for! (in no specific order!)

My health
Tom (he's the best!)
My parents
My brother and sister (have went through SO much with these two)
My amazing family
My education
Tom's education
My car
All of our FUN friends
My freedom
Our home
My grandma- I know I already said my family, but she's awesome and gets her own shout out.
My-inlaws
Having the ability to travel to so many great places
Being able to laugh at myself
The amazing fall weather
My belief and relationship with God
GOOD food
Wine... yeah, I said it.
The kindness of strangers
The hard/crappy times... because it makes me appreciate the good times that much more
Technology
Puppies... I don't have one - but, I will one day and I will be thankful for it
Our wedding memories
Alpha Chi Omega
K-State