He probably won't appreciate that title too much. But Happy Birthday Derek!!!! Actually it was Saturday, but you know how it goes about blogging . . .
Derek's cousin, Bryce, got married on Friday, so we decided we'd attend that and just spend the weekend in Tri-Town. Best idea ever.
The wedding was great. Cold. But great. Bryce and Karley looked great. I am sorry, but I did not capture any pictures of them. I forgot my camera in the car. Not smart.
Anyways, so after the wedding & luncheon, we started our shopping adventure. If Derek ever wanted something, he would just say, "But it's my birthday!" But that didn't stop me :)
We stayed the night there in town. It was nice not having to worry about heading home by a certain time and just going at an easy pace.
We came home Saturday afternoon and got ready for Bryce and Karley's reception. And than afterwards, we went bowling and had pizza with Derek's parents and siblings.
I need to practice my bowling skills.
Before the reception:
Bday boy at the bowling alley:
My husband and brother in-law:
Right after I got one of my many strikes:
Resting on his shoulder? weird:
4 layer pudding, yum:
Party is over:
And they lived happily ever after :)
We did it!! Yes we did!! We got our first Christmas tree. And it is REAL!! Hmmm it smells soo good! And yes our apartment is so small that we had to shove it in a corner. Don't laugh. 
Hope you all have the opportunity to get yourself a good smellin' tree to celebrate this great holiday!
