because 22 is kind of a big deal...

evidence as to why it was the best day ever: 
[and lots of pictures because i decided i was documenting everything.]

i woke up to signs and balloons from my roommates.

a phone call from mom and dad.

derek brought me mcdonald's hashbrowns for breakfast.

more phone calls from nana, and bff kayla. 

and texts of birthday wishes from more of my favorite people.

cupcakes and a sign for me at work. 

whoopie brought me cupcakes too.

trying to write the date on your birthday is tough. 

[you always want to put the year you were born.]

telling my group that i was leaving class early because it was my birthday.

derek picking me up.

eating at zuppa's for dinner.

[i've been craving that wisconsin cauliflower.]

 a drive through the canyon.

talking is what we do best.

to village inn for pie. 

back to derek's.

we opened some presents and i laughed so hard.

[all items i have previously mentioned wanting.]

[do i look tired? ha.]

his response, "i really do listen when you talk to me."

home to find chocolate milk from my girl amy.

a birthday card from grandma and granpa.

and facebook posts galore.

seriously. it was the best day.

to all of you who partcipated in any sort of way,

you made me feel like a million bucks.

thanks for all the love.

[especially derek.]