School Update - 5/1/15

I find it very hard to believe it is May 1st! Classes are officially done, as of last night. Next week I have 2 exams and then college is done! 2 weeks until graduation! It still seems so surreal; I don't think it will really hit me until the fall semester starts and I won't be heading off to school!

:)

Surprise 25th Anniversary Party

On March 18th, my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. That following weekend, my sister and I surprised them with an anniversary party. We even were able to get family from out of town to sneak in. They had no idea! We finally got the pictures back this week and we are so happy with them!

Our tables came out so pretty! 

I made a delicious punch that was a huge hit! 

Mom always holds her chest when she gets surprised! 

A huge thanks to my Uncle Len and Aunt Deb for "taking them out for their anniversary." It worked out perfectly!

Pinning on their corsage and boutonnière:

We had a friend make a special cake, and then we used the Precious Moments topper that was on their wedding cake! 

Our family:

Cutting the cake:

A few months before the party, we sent out scrapbook pages and had family and close friends make pages. They were so surprised, and they love looking through the book! Rachel and I also did a big scrapbook of family memories from throughout the past years. 

We are so glad that everything worked out well. Also, we are so thankful that most of our family was able to be in on the surprise!

:)

Rainy Days

I love rainy days. Because they bring the sound of rain. The sound of comfort; the sound of peace. A peace of knowing that all is well. 

My Current Knitting Project

What I'm currently knitting: 

You can't tell, but they will be dresses for two very special twin girls! I am done with one, and almost halfway done with the second one! 

I pick up my knitting at least once a day. Sometimes I just need to have quiet time to sit and knit, even if it is only for 10 minutes. And yes, I knit during lectures :) It keeps me off my phone, and does actually help me focus :)

:)

Easter Weekend

Last weekend, for Easter, most of our family travelled to NY to be with the Virkler family. My sister and I drove my car up on Friday. On the way, we stopped to get lots of candy and eggs so we could do an egg hunt with some of my little cousins that we were staying with. 

We bought a lot, and I think Josh & Kate's kids were thrilled!! 

Saturday morning, we woke up to snow. I shouldn't have been surprised; after all, we were in NY.  

Happened to capture this picture and thought Timon's smile was perfect! 

I always forget to take pictures when we're with family! 

23 & Biking

A few weeks ago, I had a birthday. Just another year older! 

My sister got me a birthday cake. It was so cute that I had to share! 

I bought a bike a few weeks ago. I like to go biking, but its been a few years since I've had a decent bike. Finally bought a nice one and couldn't wait to start using it! 

 Last week, I finally got to use it! My brother and I biked 7.35 miles around town, and I burned 592 calories! Yay for exercise! 

Easter 1998.

Since its Throwback Thursday, here is me and my siblings. Easter 1998.