I apologize for the delay in posting! My 30th birthday weekend was tons of fun! I'm still recovering to some degree! Where to start? I guess with the moments shortly after my previous office decoration post. Leah made me a wonderful birthday cake that my department and I thoroughly enjoyed! I worked through lunch, so I could leave work early. Daniel, Anna, Lisa and I ventured to City Grocery for Happy 'Hour'...more like happy 4 hours! We picked up a Square Pizza and a movie and headed home.

Saturday morning we went to Lulu's birthday party (our godchild). Thankfully, Kent and Corinne provided Mimosa's for the adults! After one of these, I was ready for the 'jumpy thing'. It took about 5 minutes for that thing to wear me slap out! It was great fun to jump around in it with Lulu and Grace though!

Saturday afternoon we spent at the Harris' pool then napping briefly.

Saturday evening Daniel surprised me by having our closest friends meet us for dinner at Yocona! YUMMO! As if excellent steak weren't enough, my generous friends gifted me with an adorable clutch, a pedicure gift cert, shower gel, nightshirt, french press, new travel coffee mug, gourmet coffee, and gourmet hot chocolate. Do I have the best friends ever or what?



I get to drink real coffee at home everyday now. I LOVE my french press and my coffee!


Oh yeah...Daniel got me a little something too. I do love small packages, but I was a little shocked when I opened my box and saw this...


I assumed he had just used a HSM box and put something good inside. Boy, was I wrong.



I have to say, I wasn't exactly gracious! I think my response was...Ummm...Ok? Thankfully, Daniel pulled out another box immediately after.

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My camera battery is dying, so the picture is fuzzy. Below is a better pic.


This is exactly what I would have picked for myself! I really do have the best husband in the world!

After Yocona, we headed to the square in search of some dancing.

We didn't find much dancing, but we did hit up the Library sports bar for some drinking and watching ufc fights. Some people felt the need to have tequila shots...I, being so wise in my old age, refrained from the ta- kill-ya. Lisa, tell me again how much you love tequila? :)



Now since 12 am is way too early to call it a night on your 30th birthday, we invaded the Harris' pool once again! Is there anything more fun than a beautifully lit pool under a fool moon? I think not! We stayed in their pool until 4 am! We pulled out some old school games like Silent Shark/Categories and of course...Chicken Fighting!



Anna's crouching tiger, drunk dragon style didn't help her much...Daniel and I dominated! Anna did have to contend with a wobbly base though (Daniel's brother, Jonathan).




At one point Daniel and I started laughing hysterically...which came first, Daniel's crazy laugh or both of us deliriously laughing?


Wow, just reading about what we did makes me tired! I will have to store up my energy for my next milestone birthday if it's anything like this one (doubtful!). I'm not sure what happened to my 'low-key birthday' request, but I'm hella glad it didn't work out that way! FUN times!

P.S. Yes, I did have several wardrobe changes throughout the evening...it's my birthday and I'll change clothes if i want to! A big thank you to everyone who made my birthday so wonderful! I love you all!