Turning 27

So, yesterday I turned the big 27 and to celebrate that and my Bulldogs beating Kentucky on my birthday, I am writing this blog in Maroon and White. As far as birthdays go, yesterday was probably the best birthday I have had since I turned 22. I wish I could remember all of that birthday but it involved a lot of tequila and my college roomates and friends. I just know it was good because I have pictures to help me piece it together. Anyway, back to this birthday... I knew it was going to be a little difficult because it was the first birthday I have had since my Mamaw passed. I was also very excited that my mom was able to come up and spend it with me. The morning started off at 7:07am (I always set my alarm to end in a 7, I dont know why I have just always done it and I am superstitous), Daniel and I got up and dressed to go run in the Color Me Rad 5k here in Knoxville. If you have not been, trust me you are missing out!!! We ran it with my friend Candace and it was seriously the most fun I have had in a long time. It was my first 5k but it was surprisingly easy. I think because we were having to much fun to realize we were actually running. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.

I also received a ton of presents for my birthday. The most meaningful was a card that my mom gave me with 100.00 inside. The reason this is so meaningful is because when they were in my Mamaws saftey deposit box they found the 100.00 with my name on it from my Mamaw. My Mamaw has given me 100.00 for my birthday since I can remember so it was extra special that even though she is not here she found one last way to celebrate my birthday. Needless to say, that 100.00 will never be spent. I also recieved a new sheet set from my mom. I know most people don't get excited about that but I freaking love bed stuff! Next, I opened Hoots gift which was a custom made #17 Mississippi State jersey with my nickname on the back and a pair of Mississippi State pajama pants. I knew from earlier conversation that I was going to be surprised when I opened Daniels gift after opening Hoots and I didnt know why until I opened his first gift to me which was also, a custom made #17 Mississippi State jersey with Christy on the back. They had both ordered me the exact same thing from the exact same website without ever speaking and neither new about the others gift until the night before my birthday when Hoot showed Daniel what she had gotten me. I thnk they both got a really good laugh out of it. I guess the two people who I thought knew me best actually do know me best!

What are the chances? At least Bucky and I can match during the games now! GO DAWGS!

 

 

 

 Daniel also bought me a diamond horseshoe necklace that I have been asking for forever, Mississippi State leg warmers and earrings and a super warm night shirt that will be getting put to good use very soon. He also gave me a very special gift which was taking me to Young Williams Animal Shelter and letting me pick a dog to pay the adoption fee for so that it would be guaranteed a home. This made me so happy seeing has rescuing and helping dogs is my passion. I of course chose a 1.5 year old Pitbull named Blaze who has been at the shelter since June. There was something about his sweet eyes and old spirit that caught my eye. He was also one of a few dogs ready for a home whose adoption fee had not yet been paid. I can't wait to find out who adopts him because I know they are going to have a best friend for life.
After the shelter we went to Brix because I was craving pizza but wanted some that was relatively healthy. I split a whole wheat veggie pizza with my mom and could barely eat 2 pieces. I am loving that since I have been on Advocare I am not able to eat as much as before! I also treated myself to FroYoz which is probably my favorite place ever and I have not had it in 2 months. It definetly did not disappoint. We came home and finished watching the second half of the state game and just napped and had a lazy day the rest of the day! I didnt do much but it was an amazing day with amazing people! If yesterday was any indication of how my 27th year will go then I will most definitely NOT be disappointed!

Our cheerleaders!