This year my birthday was good, I spent it with friends and family. Both Mitch and I felt the same way on our birthdays, being that we missed each other more on those days than we did on Christmas. Weird, right?
Anyway, so that morning I met up with my Bestie Rina, and we went to see Beauty and the Beast in 3D at the theaters. Which was fun! I hadn't seen it in so long, and I had almost forgotten bits and pieces of the movie. Seeing it in better quality than a VHS tape was pretty awesome too.
We had already decided previously that we would get some Greek food for lunch, because I had been craving it for weeks! Mitch and I go pretty frequently when he is home, and I hadn't been since he left, because I didn't want to go alone, plus I hadn't ever gone without him either, I guess it's kind of our thing. Anyway, as I was getting into the car to get from the theater to the Big Fat Greek restaurant, Mitch had called me, so I sat in the car to talk to him, before getting on the road. So, naturally Rina beat me to the restaurant.
Once I got there we ordered and ate, and I wondered, "did she tell them it was my birthday, since she got here before me?". but then we finished eating, and our waitress said she was going to get the check, and I though, "I guess not, otherwise Rina would have already spilled the beans". She is the worst at keeping secret surprises like that. Then from behind me, I hear Happy Birthday! and the crew coming out with dessert, and singing. They lit the plate on fire, sang and I made a wish and blew out the entire plate, lol. I went on to tell Rina, that I was surprised that she kept a secret! She goes, "I know! I almost did when the waitress said she was going to 'get the check'". haha, She cracks me up.
Anyhow, this was the baklava that they gave us for dessert, which I had to share with Rina it was so rich, and I was already so full! haha, but the plate underneath, with the chocolate syrup and liquid is what they had on fire. It was really good, very nutty. I wasn't sure if I would like it, because I thought I had had baklava before, and didn't like it, but I really liked this super nutty baklava. So yummy!
After lunch, I said bye to Rina, and went home. I took the dogs on a shorter walk, they were being not so good that day. Then off to my dad's house, where he grilled some chicken, and invited Janice, Mike, the kids, and Jo. We had more dessert there naturally, a cold stone creamery cake that Janice had ordered and customized. The rest of the evening was spent at Dad's, mostly running around and playing with Kaden, he really is so much fun! I love to talk to him, or at least listen and nod. lol, he has so much to say.
Thank you everyone for the Birthday cards and gifts sent in the mail! I was not expecting so many cards!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Mitch's Birthday!
This year, neither Mitch nor I have a lot we want for our birthdays. But of course, I still had to send him a package. So I went a little birthday crazy!
I wrapped the entire inside of the package with some awesome birthday wrapping paper, then taped a birthday banner on the flaps so that it opened when he opened the package up!
I made some mini funfetti (his favorite!) cupcakes and sent it along with some frosting. Also in the package, a card, and 80 birthday candles. (Because he's just that old! :P Just kidding of course)
The outside of the package. I put down some streamer, then laid packing tape right over it, made it look like birthday packing tape. haha. I thought it looked really cool!
Happy Birthday Mitch!
I love and miss you!
♥
I wrapped the entire inside of the package with some awesome birthday wrapping paper, then taped a birthday banner on the flaps so that it opened when he opened the package up!
I made some mini funfetti (his favorite!) cupcakes and sent it along with some frosting. Also in the package, a card, and 80 birthday candles. (Because he's just that old! :P Just kidding of course)
The outside of the package. I put down some streamer, then laid packing tape right over it, made it look like birthday packing tape. haha. I thought it looked really cool!
Happy Birthday Mitch!
I love and miss you!
♥
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Grandma
My grandma's birthday is coming up this month and I've been thinking about her.
She is truly the sweetest, and most kind lady I know. She is always so grateful for any small gesture of kindness, even just a phone call and she is so excited and grateful.
Growing up I remember asking my mom to go to Grandma's house, with my made up signs, and my grandma always had sweet tea and cookies and treats. Yum!
Anyway, I then was looking through pictures, and came across these.
I have always loved her wedding dress!
I would have loved to have a similar dress to hers, but with having an indoor wedding reception I thought, a short wedding dress probably wouldn't go the best with the venue.
Not to mention, look at Grandpa! :P he looks so cute in his formal blues.
I hope my grandchildren will think I was as pretty as she was on her wedding day. ♥
She is truly the sweetest, and most kind lady I know. She is always so grateful for any small gesture of kindness, even just a phone call and she is so excited and grateful.
Growing up I remember asking my mom to go to Grandma's house, with my made up signs, and my grandma always had sweet tea and cookies and treats. Yum!
Anyway, I then was looking through pictures, and came across these.
I have always loved her wedding dress!
I would have loved to have a similar dress to hers, but with having an indoor wedding reception I thought, a short wedding dress probably wouldn't go the best with the venue.
Not to mention, look at Grandpa! :P he looks so cute in his formal blues.
I hope my grandchildren will think I was as pretty as she was on her wedding day. ♥
Saturday, January 7, 2012
12 days of Christmas
Mitch really outdid himself this year for Christmas. One day I walked out the door, and there was a little present by the door. On it was a little note saying something along the lines of "On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree...Speaking of pairs, I hope you like these". Inside, a pair of earrings shaped as the Arizona state and a little heart where Tucson would be. So cute.
Day 1: AZ earrings
Day 2: Custom photo mug
Day 3:
A photo frame with a poem in it. That I'll keep to myself ♥
Day 4: Kuwaiti jewelry and scarves/pashminas
I love this set. Not sure yet where I'll wear it to. It's also missing a piece that matches the earrings but hangs off the forehead.
Day 5: a Jewelry mirror
Day 1: AZ earrings
Day 2: Custom photo mug
Day 3:
A photo frame with a poem in it. That I'll keep to myself ♥
Day 4: Kuwaiti jewelry and scarves/pashminas
I love this set. Not sure yet where I'll wear it to. It's also missing a piece that matches the earrings but hangs off the forehead.
Day 5: a Jewelry mirror
Day 6: Juicer
I had been telling Mitch that I wanted a juicer. He said, really? why? and basically said he didn't really want one. I told him. "Fine! Ill just buy it when you're out of the country!" :P No need, he did the research and got the best one :)
Day 7: A swimsuit, black one piece with sequins along the top. It's cuter than I make it sound. :P
Day 8:A Dirt Devil! I've wanted one for a while for places that I want to vacuum, but can't get my vacuum there, like inside the light bowls.
Day 9: Another jewelry set from Kuwait. A necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring set, with white and purple stones.
Day 10: a ring that I had seen onlineDay 11: a pack of cards with different memories, reasons he loves me, etc.
Day 12: A gift card to Gadabout spa
It was so much fun to wake up each day to a new present!
I have the best husband
♥
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