Weekend of Birthday Events

I had one heck of a 29th Birthday. It started off with a bang when another one of my college girlfriends, Carla, came into town from Nashville. Friday we had a few good tears watching my wedding video, and caught up on life. Saturday got off to a great start with Zumba, and then we took advantage of the nice weather and went for a stroll around the neighborhood. That evening my mother in law hosted an amazing evening for my dad, Tai, and my birthdays. Yummy appetizers, tasty wine, delicious grilled dinner, and then some moist cake. We topped the cool evening off by sitting out back enjoying laughs around the fire. It was a relaxing, and very enjoyable birthday dinner.

Sunday, My Birthday, we slept in till 10:00. Thank you to Ashlyn for that one! Matt made us eggs and blueberry muffins, then we headed back up to Dayton that afternoon. Stopped in for a quick visit of mom, got Carla and Ashley some Buckeye Blast popcorn, then went to my cousins house for another birthday dinner for me and my cousins fiance, Laura. (Also Ashley and Nick's anniversary) It was another gorgeous evening, so we played a few rounds of corn hole before dinner. My uncle bob made huge slabs of ribs, and we feasted on baked potatoes, beans, veggies, garlic bread, and of course more cake. It was another great birthday dinner.

It was a perfect Birthday weekend, and Ashlyn got spoiled from all the family time and attention too! Carla left today, so we once again have an empty home. After watching Regis and Kelly this morning and seeing all the Mother's Day commercials, I know this is going to be a tough week for me. I am so appreciative that my friends made sure i was surrounded by people and things to do over the last week. It means more than they could possibly imagine. Knowing I am loved and thought of by so many makes every day a little easier. Thank you!