The Biggest Little City In The World

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I hope you had a great holiday.  We had a great time in Reno this weekend.  It was my first time in Reno and it was so much fun.  It was great seeing everyone and hanging out at Lisa's house.  Lisa made a great Thanksgiving dinner.  We spent a lot of time in the casinos.  Bobby played craps with his dad while I stuck to the penny machines.  Bobby and I went on a few little road trips which was really fun too (more about that later).  Here are a few pictures from our trip.  Thanks for being such a wonderful host Lisa! 

                       Here is the Grand Sierra Resort where we stayed in downtown Reno  

Bobby, Tom, and Rob passed out on the couch at Lisa's

Susan, Craig, Doug, and Fumi hanging out

                                                            Bobby, Blake, and Jay

Susan and Lisa are so fun!

Twilight

The Twilight movie is finally here. I went to see it Saturday with Mom, Beth, and Breanna. I really liked it. Yes, there are a few things left out that I wish would have been in the movie like the blood typing stuff. I also missed getting to know Bella's sarcastic side and a little more romancing between the two. Edward was better than I expected. Jacob was the surprise hottie... can't wait to see more of him (not necessarily his character). I thought Alice was adorable but Rosalee wasn't my favorite. I am so excited they are moving forward with New Moon. Thanks to Mom and Breanna for arguing the differences between the movie and book and to Beth for putting up with us.

Fondue

Bobby made me an awesome cheese fondue on Saturday. He even made a chocolate fondue for dessert. I am so impressed by his amazing kitchen skills.

25 Years of Lucky

So yesterday I turned 25 years old. Yikes. 25 is a quarter of my life... if I make it to 100. So rather than freaking out about being so old, I am focusing on how lucky I am to have had such a blessed life. First, I have the most amazing family. Thanks to my mom for giving birth to me... which was no easy task at over 9 pounds. She continues to amaze me with her understanding of everything I have ever gone through while never failing to make me laugh. My dad is my hero. He really is the most kind and loving person I have ever met in my life. So together my parents are the super couple who have given me the perfect childhood... and beyond.

Beth is my best friend and I love her and her family with all my heart. I am so lucky to have grown up with her as my example. Boone is a constant source for laughter. Some of the things he comes up with... I admire Breanna for her strength and independence. My family really has made my life so full and happy. Thanks to my siblings for making our house such a fun place to grow up.

I am also blessed to have such good friends. Kristy has been an amazing friend from the awkwardness of being a high schooler to trying to become our own person in college. She has been there for me through it all. I am so lucky I can just pick up the phone and tell her about anything. There is not a word for my relationship with Brenn. What do you call someone who is closer then a best friend or cousin. Well that is Brenn and love her fiercely and completely. I am so lucky that I can have her in my life forever.

And then I met Bobby. I don't think there is another man in the world who could be better suited for me. He is so strong in ways that I am not. He is so funny and would do anything to make me happy. I really do look forward to seeing him everyday when we get home from work. I love his family and am so lucky to have such nice in-laws. I have a great job and wonderful home. My first 25 years have been amazing. Thanks to everyone and I look forward to the next 25.