Happy Birthday to Me!!

It feels like only yesterday that I had turned 24 and had all my friends over for a BBQ. Where does the time go? I ask myself that all the time just thinking how fast the year has flown by. Today I celebrated my 25th birthday and I had such a great day. I woke up in the morning to a surprise, Betty left a balloon on my door. I knew that there was something on my door because I heard her put something on it but the didn't stop me from getting scared when I opened the door. Also, I found a 'Happy Birthday Jessica' banner hung up in the dining room. The day was like any other day, I just lounged around the house doing nothing but today seemed different because I didn't feel guilty about doing it :) haha. Throughout the day I got birthday texts from friends and family. Mostly from family and friends that live far away, it was nice to hear from them and take the time to wish me a Happy Birthday. My mom was able to come home early from work and Betty made me my favorite dinner Milanesa ( I could eat that forever) We had dinner together and after waiting a whole entire day I just had to open my presents. I got everything that I had asked for with a few surprises in between. From Betty I got make-up and a chime from her, her daughter and her two gran daughters, it was really pretty. From my mom I got the two new 'Vampire Diaries' books (which I am going to start reading the moment I wake up tmw) the complete first season of 'Glee', and a pillow pet in shape of a dog. My mom's logic of thinking that by giving me the dog it will stop me from bugging her to get a real one, it's not doing to happen :) After spending time with family I went to my churches activity and got Happy Birthday's there too. I had such a great day and sometimes I do forget how lucky I am. To be surrounded by such great people who are great examples to me of love and faith is just truly inspiring. I am grateful to be at a point now where I love my life, family, and friends I feel complete. But the celebrating is not over yet and I still have plenty more to do :)

My surprise Balloon...

and banner

Me with all my gifts :)

Here the all are after being opened :)