24th Birthday

My 24th birthday was yesterday and for the first time in years I was not going to school or work! I was so excited to spend the day doing whatever I wanted to do. :)

I started the day with a 6 mile run at the gym. That afternoon, Deavin, Alicia (coworker and friend), and I went to Airwalk, a large trampoline arena in town. It has a ton of trampolines connected to one another, trampoline dodge ball area, and a foam pit that you jump into from -you guessed it- a trampoline. I had already been to Airwalk once for Elizabeth's bachelorette party, so I knew we were going to have a great time. Let me tell you, it's a sobering moment when you realize that you're getting old and it's actually tiring to jump on a trampoline for an hour straight. 

That evening my lovely husband took me on a date to Firebirds, where we ate far too much food, including their fantastic ranch rings and cheesecake. :o)

My day came and went far too quickly, but I knew that Saturday was going to hold a little more fun. From my understanding, Deavin and I were going to go out to eat with my parents for our family birthday celebration. We would meet them at their house around 2, hang out, and then decide where we wanted to go.

To my great surprise, Deavin and so many of my wonderful friends and family had planned a surprise (Disney!) birthday party for me. Minnie Mouse plates, Disney streamers, princess birthday banners, and crowns were all over the house. It was like the childhood princess birthday party I never had! I had a great time and was truly surprised to see who came. I felt so loved!

Opening gifts. GIFTS!? I can't believe this...

Sweet Kelli (one of Deavin's partners in surprise party crime)

Elizabeth

Two of my favorite ladies

The group, minus Alicia and Thor :(
They had already left.

Baxter is always ready for a party!

Just a little bit of the decor.

We have a similar picture to this that was taken on my 20th birthday. Briggs just looks a little heavier...ha.

Yay!

Whitney

Thanks so much to my family & friends for this special day. I never know how to take surprises, but I am so grateful for each and every one of you and your presence in my life. A big thank you to my fantastic husband Deavin for dreaming all of this crazy stuff up. You know exactly what I love. 

Here's to a happy and healthy 24th year.