My 19th

The week prior to my birthday, we had an ice and snow storm. Our power went out for 3 days, and we had to entertain ourselves the old-fashion way. ;)

Playing King's Corner while my Nate plays background music for us.

Here we are learning poker... our chips were Life cereal. Haha.

We came up with many puns. Example: "You're taking my life away!"

I think I ended up being in debt by 20 pieces... :\ Oh, well. It was just cereal.

No electricity. Just the light of the candles.

We camped out in the living-room to stay warm.

Lucy liked trying out everyone's sleeping bag :)

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Nate's birthday was in December, but he didn't have a party, so we had a combined party.

And you might be wondering... how did we make a cake without electricity. Well, I went to my friend's house, and we baked it the night before the party. Thank you, Katherine!! :)

She decorated my side: Once upon a time... Rosala turned 19.

I did Nate's side: HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY NATE.

Kai, me & his card.

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Josiah, me and his card.

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My aunt is so cute. She sent the gift from Minnesota, so she must have known the bow needed fluffing. :)

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We did Lazer Tag to celebrate! :)

Fun. Fun. Fun.

Game #1.

Game #2.

Make a wish! :)

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On my actual birthday, my mom and I went shopping! We ate lunch at Red Robin. I got the Chicken teriyaki sandwich. :) Then we went to Target, Forever 21, Value Village, Barnes & Noble (I could spend forever in that store... I ended up reading some of the new book by Katie Davis: Kisses from Katie. Her blog is here), and Cold Stone for dinner. Yummm

End-of-the-day picture :) I love you, mom!