December was a very busy month. It started off with Kristin's birthday, and in the same week it was mine. I had one of the best birthday's that anyone could have asked for this year. The day started off WONDERFUL! After waking up that morning, Jake and I went to get our very first Christmas Tree for our home. We also then, of course, had to make a trip to Target to get some of the essentials such as ornaments, lights, garland, a star, a stand, and stockings for the fireplace. When we got home from running around town, we cooked breakfast. We had my favorite Sprinkle Pancakes, and mom came over to help us with decorations and just to spend some time with us.
Jake and I then had the afternoon to relax and hang out before getting ready for the busy night that we had ahead of us. Before we knew it, it was getting to be 4:30 and our guests from Winona were going to be arriving. We did get the chance to capture a picture in front of our tree before we had a full house. This was almost the finished product of the Christmas Tree.
Soon, we had some of my best friends from Winona come to the apartment. From there we opened a few presents, and got ready for our night out. I had heard from a friend about a limo service in the area, and it was actually very cheap. It would fit twelve people, and we would have access to it all night. So I figured what the heck, and we all chipped in and filled the limo. It began by picking us up in Holmen and then traveled to other various homes to pick up friends in Holmen, Onalaksa, and La Crosse before taking us downtown for drinks at Starlite Lounge and dinner at Buzzard Billy's. After dinner, we loaded the limo back up and headed over to Mom and Dad's to visit them, and get some pictures. Below is a picture of the whole crew that helped me celebrate. Almost everyone I wanted to be there for my birthday was and I couldn't have asked for anything better.
After Mom and Dad's house, we headed to a local north-side bar to have a few drinks. We had so much fun. This is a picture of me and the girls, except Gina. Notice the massive birthday drink they gave me...I had to pawn it off on the boys because there was no way I was going to drink that. Of course they didn't mind.
This below is one of my favorite pictures of the night. It was all of us in front of the limo before boarding again. It was such a great birthday (for the most part). The only reason I decided that the limo was the best way to go was so I didn't have to worry about anyone driving, and it kept all of us together. Anyone could leave at any point in the evening and had a safe means of transportation. From here on, we headed downtown for the rest of the evening. Everyone was safe and had fun. It was so great to be in the company of my best friends and family on my birthday. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
I had also gotten to spend quite a bit of time with Bennett in December. As is first birthday is quickly approaching, I can't believe how fast he is growing and developing. His personality amazes me. He is so loving, curious, and funny little boy. He can put a smile on anyone's face.
One night when we were at my mom's house, Bennett accidentally dropped the cookie-cutter on the floor from his high chair. Jake made an "uh-oh" face at him, and then he began making it too. It was too cute that I couldn't help but laugh, but I think we started a bad habit! :( SORRY!! 
I have a few video's that I need to get to Kim. One I tried to upload but wouldn't. It is a small one of Bennett and Grandpa R playing instruments in the living room. They sounded great!
