Sweet Surprises

I wasn't sure what to expect for my day of birth as last year was...well, less than great. But, of course, I kept my hopes up and why not!? It is my very own birthday. So, either way I planned on having a good day and celebrating my own way. And sure as shoot it turned out just as I had hoped. The last few days have been nothing short of great!

Sunday

I was still feeling a bit down (recovering from strep throat) so we took it easy the majority of the day. Ryan was SUPER Dad, cleaning, doing laundry, finishing projects around the apartment and playing with Edee in between. He even put her in her bright pink pool for some splash time. I relaxed and cleaned up a bit as well.

Ryan surprised me with gifts a day early. He bought me the striped maxi skirt I had been looking at for a couple weeks. And a top to go with the gray and white floor thing beauty. I'm in love with my maxi skirt. I wore it all day yesterday and when pajama time arrived I didn't want to take it off. Softest fabric EVER!

He also made me a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. The best part was what he wrote on the cake. It was delicious!

My sister, Kacey, came over and made stuffed shells for dinner. I'm not sure her intentions were to make me birthday dinner but it felt that way. And it made me feel special that she wanted to come and cook dinner for us. Half of the shells were stuffed with meatballs and were smothered in cream of mushroom sauce. The other half of the shells were stuffed with cheeses and had a red sauce on top. I'm not sure which ones I prefer because they were both so tasty. Thanks for dinner sister!

Monday

A lack of sitter and a co-worker offering to take my shift for my birthday allowed for a very enjoyable, relaxing day with just Edee. We played, danced, watched cartoons and practiced walking. It was quite fun.

Once Ryan was out of work Edee went to spend time with Gigi and we were granted some much needed one on one time. I realized it was the first day in 5 days I had been without Edee. I felt kind of lost, actually. But, knowing she was in great hands allowed me to enjoy conversation and shopping with Ryan. We found some great deals at the GAP, our favorite, and I couldn't resist spending some birthday money on him and Edee too. Ryan looks great in his new shirt and Im dying to put Edee in the little dress I got her! I finally own a GAP scarf. Fall weather where are you?

A couple hours together was very refreshing.

Tuesday,
All though a little late our close friend Craig and his lady friend Laura came over with dinner and wine. He surprised me with a maxi skirt! Now I have 2! This one is black and white random stripes. Really neat. I am pretty excited to have another one! Dinner was excellent and we finished the night with Monopoly.

A few other sweet surprises:
My mother-in-law called and sang me happy birthday! It made me laugh and smile!
The card my Mom sent in the mail made me smile and almost cry. It was totally unexpected.
This year was full of little surprises and so wonderful! I definitely feel loved and appreciated!

Thank you all for the wishes and love these passed few days. I couldn't feel more lucky.

Keep loving.