A Super Birthday

Sorry for the long delay in our postings, but we have both been so busy at work that we have kind of neglected our poor blog. About a week ago I turned 25, which for some reason seems a lot older then 24. When I used to tell people I was 24 they would say "Oh, your still really young" or "Have you played Madden 08 on Xbox 360 yet"?, but now that I tell people I'm 25 they say "So, you're getting pretty old!" or "Have you had your cholesterol checked"? You know what the sad thing is? I did have my cholesterol checked......

Besides the fact that I am only 5 years away from 30 years old and a quarter of the way to 100, I had a great birthday. The birthday celebration started with a delivery from my dad. I didn't know what to expect inside, but I thought it might be some new work shirts, or some sort of Utah paraphernalia. I would have been happy with any of those things, but my dad hooked me up with a new Nikon D40 Digital SLR. I've been wanting a digital SLR for a long time, and my dad came through big time. I don't think I have been more excited about a present from my parents since my Sega Genesis (with Sonic, Aladdin, and Jurassic Park games).

Saturday night Madelyn took me out on the town. She took me to my favorite Austin destination, the Alamo Drafthouse. I think we mention this place in almost every post..... but this was special, because they opened a new downtown location in an old theater. It's been quite the "talk of the town" here in Austin and we felt pretty lucky to score some tickets. We went to see Michael Clayton, ate some nachos and burgers, and walked around a crowded Saturday night 6th street for some excellent people watching. She also threw in a new University of Utah polo shirt so that I can represent at work..... it will be perfect with my new sneakers the Robert and Kathryn got me (red of course).

(I didn't take my camera with me, but the Ritz is now the new Alamo Drafthouse)

Since we aren't partiers, drinkers, or homeless, we sometimes forget about the 6th street district in Austin. Now that Madelyn does the book-keeping for a place that owns a couple of the nicest clubs and restaurants downtown and has an office above a piano bar on 6th(I know, it sounds weird, but the offices are super nice, and the job is super cool), we are starting to spend a lot more time downtown. Sixth street is definitely one of the things that sets Austin apart from other cities, and it's nice to finally have a reason to go down there.

(this is the best picture I could find on the Internet of 6th. I'll take one next time)

My birthday weekend was far from over, because my Grandma and Grandpa came up from San Antonio to celebrate with me. We hung out at my mom's house all day Sunday and watched the Cowboys game. Later that night we headed out to Gueros Taco Bar for some EXCELLENT tacos. They were super good!

I thought my birthday was over, but last week Madelyn surprised me again and used this cool business in Austin called Tiffs Treats. Is everyone reading this ready to be super jealous? They deliver fresh baked cookies to your door! Hot, gooey, fresh from the oven cookies. They also deliver milk and ice cream with your order. Oh man, they were so freakin' good. Keep in mind, that if you come for a visit in Austin you may get a cookie delivery.

Last weekend my birthday celebration finally came to a close with the purchase of my Tony Romo Dallas Cowboys Jersey. Madelyn had a difficult time helping me pick out the right jersey because she couldn't even begin to understand why someone would buy a football jersey..... Home or away jersey? Tony Romo or Jason Witten? Replica or Authentic? I think she finally understands what it's like for me at Old Navy.

When I finally made the choice she seemed ok with the purchase until I notified her that I would be wearing it out of the house. I told her that I could wear it on Thanksgiving (since the Cowboys play that day) on the plane. This confused her even more..... "Wait, you are going to wear it.... like, in public"?

Later that weekend I did indeed wear the jersey out in public while we were running errands. Madelyn told me it was like I was wearing a Halloween costume and that she wished she would have dressed up too.

I guess it's a guy thing?

This was definitely a birthday to remember, thanks to everyone for making my 25th so awesome!