"Ididn'tsleepwellI'msoootiredhoney..." I manage to say slurring all of my words together. "You want to wait until later to open your presents?" he asks, a slight twinge of disappointment creeping into his voice at the thought of that. I squint harder and look at my darling husband that has that excited Christmas morning-like twinkle in his eye. I slowly peel back the covers, stumble into the bathroom to put in my eyes and let him lead me out to the living room. This is what greeted me on the kitchen ledge:
"It's your very own favorite things party!" He says gesturing at the gift bags lining the ledge. "There's 30 of your favorite things in those bags." I glance over at him slack jawed and astonished beyond measure. "Wha-at?" I stammer. "Where do I start?" "Where ever you want!" He exclaims with excitement. I do believe he is acting as a five year old child is on their own birthday- too ecstatic to sit still.
So I began pulling at the tissue paper of the first bag to look in and behold the delights therein.
He was right about my favorite things... he had all of his bases covered! Lavender Chamomile bubble bath, tingling mint body wash, yummy smelling shampoo and conditioner from Victoria's Secret, C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve lip gloss, Panama Jack sunglasses, White Barn Candle Co. candles, Mossimo tee shirts that fit {no small feat for my long torso}, pink cushioned slippers, gift cards to Barnes and Noble and Blockbuster, all of my favorite treats to pacify my sweet tooth, a bottle of coke zero and a bottle of Barq's rootbeer, a coupon to spend the day with him while Peyton is at school {to be redeemed in the fall},a coupon to spend the day by myself kid free to do whatever I want and in the center of it all, an arrangement of delicate flowers finished the effect. Whew! To say I was spoiled would not even be the half of it!
Here's me with my loot ↓
...And I wasn't even done yet! My Uncle Bruce and his lovely lady Chris sent me a beautiful leather covered journal that features a strong tree with winding branches on the front- one of my favorite things of nature. Inside, there is creamy plain white paper; no lines- just blank pages so you can doodle, write and sketch to your hearts content. It is truly gorgeous.
I was also spoiled by my new friends here in Rowlett. My friend Suymey stopped by with a mini rose plant and a card and presented it to me with her three adorable children in tow.
Julie made a trip over to bring me two balloons; one a butterfly and the other an 'Over the Hill' balloon {ha ha!}, chocolate kisses, and a birthday card.
For lunch, my friends Allison and Erin met me at a wonderful Italian place just around the corner from our house. Allison treated me to a really tasty Calzone at this place which was a very nice gift. I went home after that; put both kids to bed for a nap and somehow, they both slept at the same time leaving me free to read a little out of a novel!
Then it was time to get ready for dinner. I dropped off the kids at Julie's {I told her that I was going to take the kids with me and she would just not take no for an answer so I enjoyed dinner in peace last night!} and then I headed all the way over to Allen to the Cheesecake Factory over there. Aidan, Jeremy and their cutie patootie Shelby met Troy and I there and we feasted on corn fritters and Cajun Jambalaya Pasta. For dessert, I had a slice of the lemon raspberry cheesecake while Troy devoured a piece of Godiva Chocolate cheesecake.
As if that wasn't enough, Aidan somehow knew that I was having a dickins of a time finding something to outfit our mantle over the fireplace because she presented me with two fleur-de-lis bookends that are just perfect for our decor. I will say that I took the candles down that were previously up there looking dwarfed in comparison to our oversized mantle and hoisted the bookends on top of the candle holders so that they look like they are elevated and all flow as one piece. They were just too pretty to turn to the side with books nestled in between where you wouldn't see them; now they are a central feature of our living room! It still needs a few more things, but it's an excellent start I think.
What a day- it was more perfect than I could imagine. I loved every bit of it and was so happy to be surrounded and heaped with mountains of love yesterday. Thank you to everyone that wished me happy birthday and made my day so very special! I wonder what the next thirty years will hold...
Then it was time to get ready for dinner. I dropped off the kids at Julie's {I told her that I was going to take the kids with me and she would just not take no for an answer so I enjoyed dinner in peace last night!} and then I headed all the way over to Allen to the Cheesecake Factory over there. Aidan, Jeremy and their cutie patootie Shelby met Troy and I there and we feasted on corn fritters and Cajun Jambalaya Pasta. For dessert, I had a slice of the lemon raspberry cheesecake while Troy devoured a piece of Godiva Chocolate cheesecake.
As if that wasn't enough, Aidan somehow knew that I was having a dickins of a time finding something to outfit our mantle over the fireplace because she presented me with two fleur-de-lis bookends that are just perfect for our decor. I will say that I took the candles down that were previously up there looking dwarfed in comparison to our oversized mantle and hoisted the bookends on top of the candle holders so that they look like they are elevated and all flow as one piece. They were just too pretty to turn to the side with books nestled in between where you wouldn't see them; now they are a central feature of our living room! It still needs a few more things, but it's an excellent start I think.
What a day- it was more perfect than I could imagine. I loved every bit of it and was so happy to be surrounded and heaped with mountains of love yesterday. Thank you to everyone that wished me happy birthday and made my day so very special! I wonder what the next thirty years will hold...
