I'm 24 today!

Today ended up being a much better day than expected. I was really depressed knowing that it was my birthday and that Ed wasn't going to be here for it. I was still sad he had to miss it but I'm glad I had my family and friends around to help me celebrate. I haven't been in the desert for a birthday since I turned 19 so my mom was very happy I was here. I had a good day with Layla relaxing and then my mom got off around 4pm. She brought me balloons, a cake, and presents. Then we got ready for dinner at one of my favorite restaurants ever, Kobe's. Glen and his family met us there and we had such a nice dinner. Layla ate everything, and I mean everything. Sushi, shrimp, rice, steak, mushrooms, etc. Whatever was put on her plate ended up in her mouth. Not only that but she ate everything with the kid chopsticks they gave her, even the rice. After dinner was done they sang happy birthday to me and gave my cheesecake. We had a really nice time. Right after dinner I got a nice phone call from Ed and we just joked around and laughed for the 20 minutes he's allowed to talk. I loved it. He was making fun of me saying I'm old and getting wrinkles. I had to remind him that he will be in his mid twenties this year and that is even worse! Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes and making my birthday feel extra special.