Happy Easter and Birthday!

Well, Easter morning didn't exactly pan out as we planned... I think Hazel was teething. Waking her up only to wipe her face, put on tights, bloomers, a big poofy dress, shoes, and a bow didn't go over so well with her. I can't blame her though. We knew she wasn't feeling well because she usually is happy to have us hold her at church, but standing up with her didn't even keep her happy. Poor thing. We just ended up having to bring her home, give her Tylenol, and put her to bed. At least we were at church long enough to hear the 2 great talks about the meaning of Easter. That's the most important part anyway! Pictures had to be done later in the week. Here are a couple of my favorites:

Pay attention to the cute Easter bunny bow Aunt Natalie made!

Then a couple days later was my 27th birthday! Turning 26 was okay, but 27 seems OLD! I'm pretty much 30. Too bad I still look 18. Anyway, I had a wonderful week and day thanks to many family members and friends. On Good Friday, James had the day off, so we were able to celebrate part of my birthday a little bit early. We went to a movie at the real theater thanks to Grandma Palmer who babysat Hazel, and we went out to eat at one of my favorite spots Pappasitos. On my actual birthday, I got to talk with all of my family, and each person sang a different birthday song to me! I had a wonderful lunch with friends from church who got me Paradise Bakery - my favorite lunch spot (mainly because of the chocolate chip cookie that comes with your meal)! And Shayla was so sweet to get cupcakes from Sprinkles Bakery! Yum! Then I got to visit with my cousin Ashna and her cute girls. Then we headed to Cheesecake Factory for a delicious steak and salmon dinner and lemon raspberry cheesecake. I think I had enough food and sugar to last me a week! For a food lover like me, my birthday has got to be all about the good eats. James even got me a cookbook that I've been wanting. Here are a couple pictures from my fun day:

Hazel and her 2nd cousins!

How cute is this picture with the handsome dads and their beautiful girls?!

I love it!