My birthday today has been about as fantastic as I could’ve imagined it. I’ve still got the BEST husband in the world who never ceases to suprise me because he knows I love surprises! He’s the best gift-giver, and that’s not just my opinion. Others say it too!
Anyway, I woke up, got dressed, got the boys dressed while David went into work for a bit. When he returned we had all finished up breakfast and David sat me down on the couch with Nathan and Will and told me he was going to give me my gifts. I was like, “what?”! I really wasn’t expecting anything. I knew we were going to go out to lunch and I thought that was treat enough (especially since for once, Nathan didn’t get to decide!). I should backtrack and mention that on Friday David called me from work to tell me to invite some friends of mine and their kiddos to join us for lunch for my birthday. Is that a sweet man or what?? I was thoroughly impressed by his suggestion and that he was willing to treat my friends to a great lunch, but I kindly told him that I wanted it to just be us – our family. He didn’t argue.
So, I sit down and David pulls out this box and it takes me a while to figure out what it is. I then realize it’s a sleek and updated camera that I was TOTALLY not expecting!
Then he pulls out another box and casually mentions that this is my Valentine’s Day gift. Now, I should mention that for most of the years that I’ve known David, he’s either given me my birthday and Valentine’s Day gifts together on the same day (my b-day) or has given me one BIG gift on my b-day and claimed that it counted for both. Either way, imagine my surprise when he handed me this. By far, this is the COOLEST gift to give someone! We had fun loading it with pics and watching them go by in the frame. I love it!
The we went and had lunch at Cheeseburger in Paradise which just reminded me that I am SO READY FOR SUMMER!!! That was totally my kind of place with all of the tropical Maui-like decor and the sweet-tasting tropical drinks. I had a great Island drink that was made up of coconut, grenadine, pineapple juice, pomegranate, and a splash of Sprite. I can hardly wait for the warmer weather so I can have a great excuse to head on over to this place and hang out. We started out with quesadillas which were tasty and then had burgers, of course. Then for dessert we opted for the chocolate nachos! YUM-O!
FYI – here’s a shot with part of the chocolate nachos in view:
My day doesn’t stop there. I came home only to realize I had received these from my mom, Joe, and the rest of mi familia in Texas.
(32 beautiful pink and white tulips – one for each year of my life, of course!)
and these from Dad & Brenda:
(a beautiful arrangement of orchids that hadn’t even bloomed yet mixed with greenery!)
I guess there’s one upside to being born in February – my favorite flower, tulips, are in season.
I also received a $300 gift certificate from my mom, Joe, and Sarah to go to a spa for a day of beauty including massage, facial, pedicure, manicure, etc!! I am so psyched!!!
The rest of the night we just chilled out. David went to work and Season came over later to hang out. She brought a great pink summery t-shirt (c’mon HOT weather!) and a coordinating bracelet for me! Nathan helped me unwrap it of course.
Then David came home from work and handed me a $100 gift card to Macy’s from his mom. How thoughtful & practical! I can’t wait to get a new pair of shoes or a handbag or something!
Let’s see..what else?? Oh yes, then Will woke up with a fever and was feeling really crappy, I could tell. Not sure what’s wrong with him but I am hoping he’s better soon. He really doesn’t have any other symptoms other than the fever, but he is cutting his sixth tooth so maybe that’s the culprit.
Anyway it was a great day and I am so happy to have such wonderful friends and family in my life. Include yourself in this company if you’re reading this. I truly am such a fortunate and blessed person in this world and I have so much to be thankful for.