Happy Birthday to me!

Or as Grace says "Happy Mommy". Yes, the reason for it being the most wonderful time of the year has come again! :) I turned 25 on Saturday. This was a rather big mile marker for me. Not quite as depressing as when Gunnar turned 30, but close. Gunnar kept reminding me that I would soon be closer to 30 than to 20 and that I am half way to 50. I guess that is what I get for all those old man jokes I pull out every year on his birthday.

For my birthday we had a dress up/murder mystery party. I had just heard of this recently from my Mother-in-law, who consequently lent us the game. I emailed out the week before so everyone would know what part they were coming as. Once they got here, they got a script and then fun began. Mostly it consisted of accusing people and them trying to defend themselves. I thought it was really fun. I have always loved mysteries and I have always wanted a dress up party for my birthday. I had a wonderful time, it really was as Grace says a "happy mommy".

Here are some pictures from the festivities.

"Tiny Bubbles" and "Ralf Rottingrape"

"Bud Wiezer" and "Papa Vito"

"Hedy Shablee", "Otto Van Schnapps" and Gracie

"Marilyn Merlot" and "Bonnie Lass"