BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!!!!

Here's the birthday post I promised... It's a little lengthy so you can just skip through to the pictures, I won't be offended. :)

My parents got into town on Thursday night. I knew they were coming, but I didn't know they were bringing my siblings! I was super shocked when I saw Danielle and Trevor hiding in the back. What a great surprise!!! We hugged and talked for a long time, but Dallin and I had early work the next morning so we had to go to bed KINDA early. (eleven-ish)

On Friday both Dallin and I had early work and class. Dallin was able to get work off in the afternoon so we could spend the afternoon and evening with the family. We took the family around campus to show off all the buildings and stuff.
We spent a long time in the book store,

explored around the Eyring Science Center,

did push-ups to raise money for autism,

and just enjoyed the beautiful campus!!

That night we watched Dallin play in a flag football game,

and ate dinner at Zupas (one of our favorite restaurants.)

Saturday was my golden birthday!! (Turning 22 on the 22nd.) Dallin, Dad and I woke up early and did the Parents Week 5K Fun Run.

(Before)(After)It was so fun! Dad got 3rd in his division and got a medal! I got fourth in my division... not quite fast enough for a medal.

When the race was over and we were getting ready to head home, we realized mom had taken our warm clothes, which had the car keys in them, back to the hotel. Luckily, we found some friends at the race and they dropped us off at my parents hotel. We ate breakfast at the hotel, got the car keys so we could go home, showered and got all decked out for the BYU game. The game was so warm and beautiful, it was wonderful.

After the game we went to Tucanos for dinner.

My family had never been, I think they enjoyed the experience.

and no... we don't have a massive saint bernard. We asked a lady to take our picture, and her husband told their dog to lay down in our picture. It was laying right on my feet, it's HUGE!

After dinner we went back to our apartment, opened presents, ate dessert, and played games.



My family got me a bread maker, some new clothes, some things from Bath and Body Works and the movie Tangled!!! WOOHOOO!! I also got a voucher for an hour long massage from Dallin and a gift certificate to buy more clothes from his family! It was a long and perfect day.

The family headed back home early Sunday morning, so we said goodbye to them Saturday night.

We were sad to say goodbye, but we will be home for the holidays soon enough. :)

oh and p.s. Dallin used the new breadmaker to make a loaf of bread today, it was incredible. :D