thirty-three

Yesterday was Aaron's 33rd birthday. My gift to him was not writing about him or posting his baby pictures on my blog. (Well, that and a new shirt and tie.) He had the day off work and I didn't spend a single second on the computer. We partied hardy.

Aaron's BBF and favorite mission companion, Del Post and his family came to celebrate with us. I could not have planned it any better. (They live in Montana and just so happened to be in St. George visiting Nicole's family..) They made the drive to Vegas on Aaron's birthday and it was perfect. We hung out from breakfast to bedtime. Our boys played like wild men. Aaron and Del talked a million miles a minute. Nicole and I laughed about how much they love each other (they basically stand two inches apart and spit out compliments like they're trying to date each other... it's really cute.) It was SO wonderful having another mom [of three boys] to hang out with. Nicole changed Simon's diaper while I cooked and wiped the table when I nursed. At the end of the day, both of us were willing to sign on as sister-wives. I'm a fan of polygamy if it means I can have another woman around to help me do the dishes. Am I talking about myself and my problems again? Okay, back to the birthday...


We went bowling with the Posts (Aaron kicked A) and had Cafe Rio for lunch. We discussed marital problems and laughed about stupid mission stories. Then we plotted WHERE we will live someday. Location is the most important factor when considering the law firm they will open up together.. and we ain't heading to Montana any time soon. I hope we eventually settle in St. George. Aaron and Del will make awesome partners in their own law firm.. and they have 7 boys that will eventually take over the world.


We had cheesecake for dessert. This is the first year I didn't make him a rainbow cake with sprinkles-- only because I didn't want to run to the store. The boys picked him out an awesome birthday card that blasted the Star Wars theme when you open it. I never knew birthday cards could cost $10, but we managed to find one! The videos are on our other blog...

and last but not least, I must record the present from Aaron's mom. She gave him a shirt that said, "Don't pretend like you don't want SOME OF THIS" I tried to take a picture of Aaron wearing it, but he wouldn't let me (because he knew it would end up here.) It was his birthday and I let him be in charge. The shirt was funny and now we have a white elephant gift for future parties...

Anyway, without being too mushy or too personal, let me just say that I love my guy. I am so lucky to spend my life doing the day-to-day things with him.. mortgage payments, dentist appointments, car issues and everything in between. He makes my life better in so many ways. My kids are lucky to be raised by such a man. 33 is looking mighty fine.