HAPPY BIRTHDAY COB!

Sunday was Cob's birthday! It was such a great day. We woke up and went to the Ogden Temple dedication with my sister, Abby, then came back to our apartment and opened presents. I had a hard time knowing what to get for him, since we've been so blessed with wedding gifts over the last few months. I got him a chambray shirt from H&M (which I hope he wears even though he thinks it's trendy) and the game Bananagrams and a DVD player for our apartment. Nothing too exciting but fun nonetheless.

After stopping at the apartment, we drove home to Salt Lake to visit my family. When we walked in the door, everyone was wearing colorful party hats. It was hilarious. I LOVE how my family gets into silly things like that.

After dinner, we went to the Peterson's house and made dumplings and goulash for dinner. I'll be honest, it was delicious, but it gave me the worst stomach ache. I do not handle spicy foods very well! We skyped with the out-of-town Petersons and then hurried off to a musical fireside. Claire Sorensen, one of Cob's family friends, just returned from her mission and put together a musical fireside in lieu of an open house after her homecoming. It was absolutely beautiful. There is something so powerful about good music that I just love. There was nothing in particular that stood out to me, but I felt the spirit confirm the truth of each hymn as it was sung. It was a wonderful experience.

After the fireside was over we went back to my house for more cake and presents, and then we made the trek back to Provo. At Abby's request, we sung the entire soundtrack of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from which my voice is still recovering. It was just a fun day. Cob is the best part of my life.

Happy Birthday!

Love, Rebecca