Happy Birthday... to MANY! (and other... happenings)

4 birthdays may not sound like a lot, but it is! Yesterday was Sydney's, Cookies (friends mom), and Jerry's (friends dad) birthdays! Then on Thursday it was Sarah's (aunt... maybe favorite) birthday... age is confidential. Sydney had her 10th birthday party at the Sheridon Hotel in SF (Sioux Falls for non-locals). I couldn't go, I was busy:( Sarah (aunt... mybe favorite) had a SUPRISE birthday party at Phil and Judy's house, and I went to that. Fun, but I was tired at the end... a little late for me after getting up early that morning.
Why I was up that early, you ask? Well, I'd be happy to explain! I had a jazz band contest in Vermillion SD, and I played keyboard (electric piano) for that. I had a solo on that and apparently I got an 'Outstanding Solo Award' for that. That kinda suprised me... until I found out they give you an award if you do a solo anyway unless you were absolutely HORRIBLE (and trust me, I came close). It's harder (for me anyway) to make up something on the spot compared to reading music. Bus ride there and back is always fun though!
Today, I ran with Austin Renes THREE MILES! and walked THREE MILES!!! I wasn't forced to, but then I thought about how pained and tired I was after Monday's practices last year, so I thought I should run. It's more fun with some one else. We brought a dog with us (1/2 unwillingly), and that made it easier and harder. Harder to control him, but easier for him to drag you when your running (well, we were somewhat jogging).
Happy Birthdays! Glad you had fun with your Wisconsonite friends Becka! I WANT SUMMER!!!