My 25th Birthday!

On Wednesday, I turned a quarter of a century old ... and I can think of no better way to celebrate than the way I did with my friends here in Estonia. Of course, celebrating with family would be nice too, but it is always neat to celebrate in another country. :) Having a birthday in the summer months means that I've had plenty of opportunities to celebrate in other countries - twice in Zambia, twice now in Estonia, and once in El Salvador.

I thought I'd share a few photos of my past birthdays, and then share some of the highlights from my day here in Estonia!

2003: Joint birthday celebration with Diane Mann at the Merritt's in Namwianga, Zambia


2005: Joint birthday celebrations with Jason Bragg and Iiris Kohv in Tallinn, Estonia


2006: Joint birthday celebrations with Lia Roberts at the Merritt's in Namwianga, Zambia AND birthday Coke and ice cream with Tamara, Alicia and Tiff at El Pantano in Kalomo, Zambia



2007: Birthday celebrations at home, but I had just returned from two months in Africa (Zambia and Tanzania). Tamara threw a sweet Africa-themed surprise party for me!



2008: I spent the day working at FUDEM in El Salvador, but I got taken out to eat several times by some good friends/co-workers. It was always to Pizza Hut ... I guess they figured that I really like pizza! :)


And now, 2009! Pretty much, I was showered with gifts, flowers, chocolate and well-wishes all day long! Seriously, what more could a girl want?! And then the day ended with supper at a restaurant right by the sea. So perfect! There was an incredible moon over Old Town on the drive home, and even fireworks over the sea! Just for me, I'm sure! ;)

Flowers from Nikolai!

And more flowers from Nadja!

Gift from Kerstin

And a big cake from the Kozmik boys!

Anna Banana

The whole supper crew (L to R): Ron, Olga, Judy, Mare, Crystal, me, Deanna, Andrea and Nikolai

25th birthday pictures by the sea

The incredible moon over Old Town

So, today I'm thankful for good friends, great memories and 25 years of life! I'm looking forward to many more!