Birthday Week

When Phil and I got married, he said he didn't really think that birthdays were a very big deal. Well, I happen to think that birthdays are amazing and should be celebrated totally and completely and for as many days as possible.

Therefore, the Crepeaus celebrate what we call "birthday week". This is a glorious week where we do something together every day to celebrate the birthday boy/girl. We did it last year and we did it again this year, and let me just say, I think I've created a monster. Phil LOVES birthday week now. I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to just celebrating one day. Fine by me.

This year, we had a great time celebrating Phil's big 2-4. Every year since we started dating, we've gone to the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival. That was first on the agenda. I'm sad we won't be here next year to make it a four year tradition, so maybe we'll have to make a road trip (Right Phil?).

The first time we went to the Tulip Festival, we snuck in Rancherito's burritos. We couldn't help but do the same this year.

Burrito Happy Faces

He Even Got Me the Same Kind

Mexican food combined with tulips is my greatest dream.

Am I Right?

So Pretty

We also had to feed the fish and sniff all the blossoms.

Koi Pond!

Fish Time

They Smell So Good!

He Looks So Delicate

We Had So Much Fun

It was such a perfect piece of paradise and a great way to start off birthday week.

Tulip Selfie

I Love Our Love!

Carousel Garden 

The "Natural" River

Tuesday we did a more manly activity. Yay baseball!

Hottie

Yay BYU Baseball

We, apparently, enjoy every activity with Mexican food so we brought tamales to enjoy as well.

Too Delicious

He Loved Them

The Remnants

We had a lovely UVU fail when the sprinklers turned on in the middle of the game. We couldn't stop laughing.

#UVUfail

I love watching baseball with my hubby.

He's Cute

Wednesday was our day in... With lots of food. Lasagna and German chocolate cupcakes to be more specific.

Homemade

I Think He's Excited!

Big 2-4!

Unfortunately Phil had to spend his actual birthday in Seattle for his research conference. I think one of his favorite parts was exploring the University of Washington campus. Doesn't it look like Hogwarts? 

He Fits Right In

In a Ridiculously Intelligent Med School Class

Future Husky!

Perfection 

He also got to explore downtown Seattle. Isn't he a cutie?

Welcome to Chinatown

Phil's New Favorite Food

Looks Asian to Me

Flowers for Days

He Understands My Love for Otters

Gum Wall. Awesomely Disgusting. 

Oh and between all the fun, he actually presented his research. 

My Dr. McDreamy

It was so great when he actually got to come home and open his presents. I love giving gifts (even if he already knew what they were). 

Vera Helping Phil

Making a Wish

Our Traditional Birthday Dessert: Asphalt Pie

Birthday week for Philly reminds me that I'm so happy this guy was born. Each day with him is such a party and I'm so thrilled to be his wife. Happy big 2-4 Phil. I love you!

A Grand Graduating Affair

My what a busy few weeks we've had in the Crepeau home. Forgive me while I catch up on our many adventures.

First topic of discussion, my handsome hubby is now a college graduate! Philip Keith Crepeau has new earned a Bachelor's of Science with an emphasis in Physiology and Developmental Biology. We're beyond excited about this. His family even came to celebrate, which was an added bonus. Megan and Pat stayed at our apartment and the rest of the clan got a hotel in Springville.

Phil was so excited the entire morning. As soon as he got dressed, he wanted to put on his robes and take pictures. This was a winner.

Very Collegiate

Isn't he darling? We then walked to the Marriott Center to meet everyone for the ceremony. Love this big family of mine. When John, Phil's dad, graduated with his Ph.D., Phil was a tiny baby. They have a cute picture of John in his robes, holding baby Phil. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to recreate such a special moment.

Baby Philly 

Dignified Crepeau Men

The Graduate

Phil and Grandma Pat

Megan, Phil and Robin. The Original Trio. 

Proud Wifey

I was one happy girl that day, because not only did Phil graduate, but Josh also graduated!

The Davis Clan

The Graduate

Two Graduates in One Day!

Aren't They the Cutest?!

Proud Parents

What a Handsome Picture!

Auntie and Niece Time

Of course, by the time we were done taking pictures, the graduation was about to start. As you can tell, we didn't get the best seats. 

It's Like "Where's Waldo?"

The graduation ceremony itself wasn't exactly my idea of a thrilling presentation. There was a long speech about the department dean, along with plenty of graduates walking with their babies, cousins, in-laws, and even seeing-eye dogs. Needless to say, it was a bit long. But it was so worth it to see both Josh and Phil walk across that stage. I'm so proud of their hard work and dedication to their education. 

A weekend for the books! (Do you get it? :)