Happy Birthday Eden!

Eden's birthday is today, January 12th. It is a big milestone birthday for her, and she is totally okay with it. When we asked her if she was anxious at all, she said "it is what it is". This is a perfect example of my favorite thing about Eden--she is very realistic and down to earth about everything. She doesn't get caught up in the little dramas of life. Her perspective is always focused on the "big picture", and I find that so refreshing and enjoyable. 

This is a picture of Eden at the Indianapolis Moto GP races earlier this year. She and Ricky went on this trip together. I think it is very cute how supportive Eden is of Ricky and all of his interests. I think she actually enjoys the motorcycle stuff too! 

They are a very cute couple, and I have had the chance to spend lots of time with them from living with them in Idaho for about a year. I like that they always talk nicely to each other, are affectionate with each other, and that they laugh a lot together. 

Eden is a bright ray of sunshine that makes everyone who comes into contact with her happier. She has made our whole family better by being a part of it. We are so grateful for her positive attitude and how she is able to see the best in everyone. Eden is so easy to talk to, and I love that about her! One time when I was staying at her house, she and I had a little sleepover and we seriously stayed up talking and reminiscing about high school until 2am. And she still got up to work the early the next morning. 

Eden and Sadie, July 2010 

Eden loves kids, and she is a great mother to Lincoln and Logan. Even though she is busy working a full-time job, she makes time to spend with them in the morning, at lunch, and in the evenings after work. She put a ton of time, energy and creativity into throwing the boys a big Lego-themed birthday party this year. Eden is very creative when it comes to things like that. She makes amazing homemade cakes, complicated deserts, cards and scrapbooks. She is very talented with stuff like that. 

 

Of course, we have to mention Eden's awesome athletic ability! She played tennis well in high school and last year she began to play in an adult tennis league. Turns out, Eden is still awesome at playing! In fact, her team was undefeated and went to the National Championship in October. 

She got to play doubles and singles matches, and we got to watch her play a few of them! Eden has a killer serve that would mode her opponent every time. While we were watching her play, a few of the members of her team were sitting behind us, and they didn't know that we were Eden's family. We asked them who the best person on their team was, and they unanimously agreed that it was Eden. 

Eden is very dedicated to her tennis, and she spends several nights a week working out with her team. I think it is so awesome that she has found an activity that she loves and that she is so good at. Also, she has a ton of super cute tennis outfits which is also pretty cool. 

 

To celebrate her birthday, Eden is going to spend a few days with her Mom and sisters at Disneyland. She loves all things Disney and Ricky is watching the kids so that she can have a few days off, so that should be lots of fun for her. 

 We love you Eden and we hope that you have a wonderful birthday!