Another year older...

Another birthday has come and gone, and alas, I am a year older. It's funny how exciting and pivotal birthdays used to be. I can remember waiting with great anticipation for the arrival of my birthdays, making birthday present wish lists and counting down the days. But as I've entered into my (EEEKKKK) late twenties, my birthdays have lost a little of their luster. I'm sure this is normal, and is a feeling that is felt by many, so I'm not fretting about it too much. I now get more excited about having an excuse to get together with my family and gorge myself on spice cake (my birthday cake staple..since I was like 6).
Jameson and I didn't get to spend our weekend quite the way we wanted, as he had to study pretty extensively. We had planned to have a date night Friday night, but decided to forgo that in lieu of more study time so that he could enjoy the family get-together on Sunday. His intense studying regimen required me to find a way to occupy myself so I didn't bug him every hour on the hour (which I have a tendency to do). So I raided my Mom's sewing cabinet, borrowed her machine from the eighties, and made SIX pillow covers. It was soooo much fun. Turning another year older has apparently turned me into Martha Stewart...but I think I'm OK with that. I will post pics of the finished pillows soon!
Saturday night we enjoyed some WINNING Tennessee football, which boosted our spirits...and Jameson's self-esteem ;)  Sunday we had a great meal at my Mom's house with our immediate family, including Jameson's parents, who made the trip from Mactown for church, lunch, and visiting!

Obviously Jameson's lengthy studying didn't afford him the chance to do any major birthday shopping (which I totally understand)...so his present to me was quite comical.

His envelope

He thinks he is hilarious...

He made this 30 minutes before lunch

The card was sweet and touching in it's own right, and we all laughed...a LOT, but once pharm school is over he better make up for it! ;)