31 years

JC asked for new running shoes for his birthday this is what he got. I figure he can buy his own shoes whenever he wants but how often do you get a bouquet of shoes and flowers decorated by your almost 2 year old.

We had to extend JC's birthday to the entire weekend this year because on the 5th he was strongly requested to make an apperance at the ward talent show. This is JC warming up the audience with his witty banter. He sang that John Denver song "Home Grown Tomatoes" in the hopes that people would be inspired to give us some. We came home from church with two bags today.

Saturday night we got to go on a bonafide date with a babysitter and everything. (although she refused to be paid since our kids were asleep the whole time) I took John to Costplus in Indy to get Fred Ferkel candies.

Here's the story on the Fred Ferkels. JC discovered these candies on his mission in Germany and when he came home he brought one package with him to save for some unspecified special occasion. On a date to the Manti Temple with me six years later he finally opened the Fred Ferkels and we ate them together. I was planning on getting these imported from Germany for his birthday this year but when I called around I found they sell these right here in the USA. John was pretty happy to see these and we cleaned out the store of them.

Don't you just love Costplus? Such an uncreative name for such a creative store. We also bought some chinese lanterns, a pumpkin candle and some toys for Little JC.

Here is the interview conducted over dinner and the fancy Italian Resturant in Indy---

Me: ok roll call time -- JC?

JC: present

Me: Brielle? --present. ok let's get started. You've ust turned 31 years old, do you feel any different than last week?

JC: Now that you mention it, it has been a little more dificult to stay awake while we're putting Littte JC to bed.

Me: What has been your happiest memory since your last birthday?

JC: When Lu Lu was born definately.

Me: What has been the hardest part of this year?

JC: Moving away from our family, oh and the time we thought I was going to have to train in Bloomington for 2 weeks and it turned into 5.

Me: This ceasar dressing is really delicious isn't it?

JC: Yes, I can taste the anchovey paste. I wish you would let me cook with that at home.

Me: Do you want the rest of my salad?

JC: I thought you'd say that, yes!

Me: What are you most proud of this last year?

JC: Getting my first real career job.

Me: Are you happy with how it's going so far?

JC: Yes, I like the people I work with. Oh, and I'm also proud that I can jog for 8 miles.

Me: What do you hope to be able to accomplish by your next birthday?

JC: I want to save lots of money so we can buy a house...and I want to jog 8 miles more regularly.

Me: Did you like your birthday this year?

JC: Oh yes, I loved the selection of German food at Costplus and if I had infinate money I would have bought those hot dogs.

Me: Who's the prettiest girl you know?

JC: You

Me: That's a good answer. Happy birthday hunny bunny smoochey woochey....

Well you don't need to hear the rest..