I am getting so old!

So in April was my 24th birthday and Jared did such a great job of surprising me. I LOVE surprises. The day before my birthday we went up to his parents house and they had a barbeque for me. I knew we were going there, but I didn't know Jared invited a bunch of my friends to come as well! It was so much fun seeing everyone! The next day was my birthday and I woke up and opened my present, which was a surprise mini-vacation to St. George to see Lonestar at Tuachan Theater. Then that morning we went to breakfast at Village Inn and then looked at IM homes for a new rocking chair. I really wanted a new rocking chair for this new baby becasue Ava's is not the most comfy thing in the world. We found the best chair that is so soft and comfy and rocks and reclines. Now I feel ready to have another baby ;) haha.

The rest of the day I spent up in SLC with Kjirstin shopping and eating delicious food. She made me the cutest happy birthday sign! Jon watched Oakley so it was actually a pretty relaxing shopping trip since there were two of us taking care of Ava rather than 2 babies and 2 moms. That is always hectic and you feel like you can't do much talking.

Then Saturday the 30th, you know that day that we woke up to a winter wonderland?, we went and dropped Ava off at the g-parents and drove to FABULOUS St. George. Although it was not the hottest day there, we were still able to wear summer clothes and be fine. I was so happy to get away from winter in Utah Valley on the last day of April. UGh. We had such a fun day of going on little hikes, and eating at Texas Roadhouse and Iceburg for dessert. Then we went and saw Lonestar. I honestly didn't really know what songs were theirs when I went but I knew that I liked their songs. We ended up knowing quite a few of the songs and had fun. There were a ton of retirees in the audience which was funny to watch. I got to hear the song that first made me like country live which was exciting- "Front Porch Looking In". So cute, and I love it even more with Ava in my life. It was soo much fun having a get away with Jared! It was the perfect birthday present! He knows me well... just include sunshine, and going somewhere NOT in Utah Valley, and you have the perfect present for Maija-Liisa :)

Ps. This is where I want to live... Look at how beautiful it is. And SOO warm!!!