Wednesday, December 30, 2009

This Christmas Season...

We bought a Christmas tree and decorated it! Last year we couldn't have a Christmas tree because our little basement apartment ceilings were a little low. We didn't buy a big tree because there wasn't really enough room in our front room, so we thought this one would do for this year!
We had a Christmas party at our house with some of our neighbors and friends. I sent out 10 invitations thinking maybe half of the couples would come since it was so close to Christmas and everyone in Utah usually goes home to their parents house right when school gets out. But, Luckily all of the couples but 2 showed up and we had a packed house! Our Christmas party turned out to be a lot of fun!
We of course wore ugly sweaters.... Us with our friends Jake and Courtney.
We had a white elephant gift exchange...
and our neighbor Justin opened the best present of all...

After all of this we played this Christmas family feud game that I had put together. It was a really fun game, everyone seemed to enjoy it.

Ryan got to try out his new golf clubs! Here is Logan they have this new indoor virtual golf course (Since it snows pretty much all year round here). Ryan LOVED it, it was pretty cool. You got to pick from 20 different golf courses around the world, they played pebble beach in California. What you do is just hit your ball like you would normally do and then when the ball hits the screen it, the ball keeps going.
Ryan went with his friend from work, Rob. Who is a pro golfer, he plays in different cups and wins money, he is way good!! He also offered to give Ryan a golf lesson because he is starting to teach lessons and wants to practice on someone.

Last but not least.... I TURNED 21!!!

Ryan was the best husband ever to me on my 21st birthday! He is really good at surprising me, every year I never know what he is getting me. I asked for this shirt and he made it sound like I for sure wasn't going to get it because the website was never working. I also asked for another shirt, but it was sold out when he went on. Then a few days later I got on to see what they had and the shirt was back on the website but they only had one left and it was in my size! And then, in the next 5 minutes it was gone, I was really sad. But Ryan came through again and he was the one to buy the last one :) He also got me mario brothers wii... I've loved it so far!! Even though I get really frustrated when I keep dying, it's so much fun I always want to be playing.Ryan took me out to eat at my favorite restaurant, Takara Sushi! We got a really good deal, we got 3 sushi rolls and edamame all for $29.99 it was called the Aggie combo! It saved us a little more than $10. The red scarf I'm wearing was a gift from Ryan's family, Susan made it! And I'm wearing the boots that my parents got me for my birthday! My mom got a good deal on those too they were originally $60 and we got them for $25 plus shipping! I love getting good deals!! Then Ryan took me to get Spoon me!!! Since it was my birthday I got it for free! They also gave me a sticker that said "it's my birthday, spoon me!"

We also made some cupcakes and played mario bro. wii that night!

Thanks love for my wonderful 21st birthday!

10 comments:

The Nannie Family said...

You are really great party givers. It looked really fun. Gave me some ideas.
Ryan what a great guy you are. Keep it up. I am glad you had a great birthday. Nice scarf. Way to go Susan.

Summer said...

ali! we are so excited for you to move closer. :)

Valeri said...

Looks like a fun Christmas and birthday! I didn't know you loved sushi! It's my absolute favorite. Neil isn't a huge fan, so I don't get it very often. Brady and I went on a few sushi dates when he lived out here. :)

Happy Birthday!

Paul and Joni said...

Happy Birthday Ali! That shirt is super cute. Your hair is getting long!

Joni

Moore fun in Colorado! said...

Your Christmas party looked like a lot of fun. I'm sad we didn't get to play family feud while you were here! We'll have to do it next time for sure. So happy your birthday was spectacular! Way to go Ryan for treating your wife like a princess!!

Love you both and miss you lots,
Susan

A bit about our little family... said...

I'm so sad I missed your party and birthday! We miss you guys so much. We got a whole bunch of fun games for christmas and we are so bummed we wont have you there every week to play them with! I hope you guys are having a good break! We love and miss you both! Happy b-day!

Team Allen said...

Heyy you!! That sounds SO fun. Sushi and spoon me are 100% my favorite. I need to give Shawn a little tip about that so maybe I'll get the same thing for MY birthday. Good to see you guys the other night..its always a fun time :)

mom said...

Isn't being married the best - glad you have someone special to be with and celebrate with! I love the scarf - a Logan lifesaver I'm sure! Happy Birthday - Your a Big Girl Now!

Paul and Joni said...

Happy late birthday Ali! I love the picture of Ryan by the tree, looks so innocent...and I actually like Ryan's ugly sweater. Next time go for a turtleneck underneath :)

Allyx and Dan said...

Happy Birthday girl. You look soooo cute, your hair is getting long! Isn't mario bros on the wii SO FUN? I have been playing it with our friends non stop lately. haha.