best birthday weekend ever
I first and foremost must say that I have the best friends and
boyfriend. :) Thank you to everyone who called me, wrote me, sent me
cards, and/or came into town and wished me a happy birthday -- it truly
means the world to me. And I think with the older you get, the more
appreciative of those you have around you who truly care about you.
That said, I really did have 'the best birthday weekend ever.' Bob and I had Joe and Kristy over Friday night and they brought dinner, an ice cream cake (I've eaten too much...), and their boxer for Jasmine to play with (although Jasmine's first boxer buddy Liston will never be outdone, Thalia!). Dexter serves as a good replacement Liston anyway. :) So we grilled out, played some music, drank margaritas, and went to bed. Then when I woke up early the next morning, although Kristy and Joe were already gone, they'd left me a sweet card and a UNC chip and dip set...it was too cute and thoughtful.
Saturday Bob and I cleaned all day and did stuff around the yard, then to my amazement, he surprised me by taking me to Angus Barn, the cutest restaurant here in the RDU area. He had it all pre-arranged, which took me by surprise. :) So we dressed up (which is few and far between these days), and over dinner and right before the main course, he pulled out an envelope that had a 3-page letter to me -- a love letter, I suppose (which is something we don't exchange on a regular basis). But basically, it was the sweetest thing I've ever read and definitely the most beautifully written piece that's ever crossed my eyeballs. So, to make a long story short -- it made my entire night and if it's possible to fall back in love with someone you're already in love with, I did that Saturday night. (This time I'm not gonna apologize for being sappy because I needed it badly.)
On Sunday, Bob took me to Best Buy to buy me a digital camera and I absolutely love having one again! (so hence, the reason for adding a picture to this entry). Then we went to Linens n' Things and bought ourselves a new duvet set and pillows for our new bed. I love it -- The house is slooowly becoming more lived-in. I'll take some pictures of it tonight for those of you who haven't seen it. It's seriously become my life lately, taking care of this house. But it's certainly one of the best investments I've ever had. Sunday night Bob's mom and brother had us over for dinner and she made my grandmother's recipe: blueberry buckle with vanilla ice cream. So that was very sweet -- reminded me of home. Now Bob's gone for a few days, and I've gotta head to the MIL's tonight to finish leftovers from last night. I'm going to turn into the Goodyear blimp before too long here, if I keep eating.
Here is a picture of my comforter set (hehe). Also, below is a pic of me, Elio (coworker), and Jan -- cutting my birthday cake at the wonderful office party. Think: Milton! Gotta love the cake ceremonies in the office (although they're not anywhere near as lame as the old parties at Harcourt with the lame personalities we had there).
(This is the paint job Bob and I worked so hard to complete).
Office space with lots of cake.
Talk to you all soon -- and again, thanks to everyone! I'll post pics of my house tomorrow.
That said, I really did have 'the best birthday weekend ever.' Bob and I had Joe and Kristy over Friday night and they brought dinner, an ice cream cake (I've eaten too much...), and their boxer for Jasmine to play with (although Jasmine's first boxer buddy Liston will never be outdone, Thalia!). Dexter serves as a good replacement Liston anyway. :) So we grilled out, played some music, drank margaritas, and went to bed. Then when I woke up early the next morning, although Kristy and Joe were already gone, they'd left me a sweet card and a UNC chip and dip set...it was too cute and thoughtful.
Saturday Bob and I cleaned all day and did stuff around the yard, then to my amazement, he surprised me by taking me to Angus Barn, the cutest restaurant here in the RDU area. He had it all pre-arranged, which took me by surprise. :) So we dressed up (which is few and far between these days), and over dinner and right before the main course, he pulled out an envelope that had a 3-page letter to me -- a love letter, I suppose (which is something we don't exchange on a regular basis). But basically, it was the sweetest thing I've ever read and definitely the most beautifully written piece that's ever crossed my eyeballs. So, to make a long story short -- it made my entire night and if it's possible to fall back in love with someone you're already in love with, I did that Saturday night. (This time I'm not gonna apologize for being sappy because I needed it badly.)
On Sunday, Bob took me to Best Buy to buy me a digital camera and I absolutely love having one again! (so hence, the reason for adding a picture to this entry). Then we went to Linens n' Things and bought ourselves a new duvet set and pillows for our new bed. I love it -- The house is slooowly becoming more lived-in. I'll take some pictures of it tonight for those of you who haven't seen it. It's seriously become my life lately, taking care of this house. But it's certainly one of the best investments I've ever had. Sunday night Bob's mom and brother had us over for dinner and she made my grandmother's recipe: blueberry buckle with vanilla ice cream. So that was very sweet -- reminded me of home. Now Bob's gone for a few days, and I've gotta head to the MIL's tonight to finish leftovers from last night. I'm going to turn into the Goodyear blimp before too long here, if I keep eating.
Here is a picture of my comforter set (hehe). Also, below is a pic of me, Elio (coworker), and Jan -- cutting my birthday cake at the wonderful office party. Think: Milton! Gotta love the cake ceremonies in the office (although they're not anywhere near as lame as the old parties at Harcourt with the lame personalities we had there).
(This is the paint job Bob and I worked so hard to complete).
Office space with lots of cake.
Talk to you all soon -- and again, thanks to everyone! I'll post pics of my house tomorrow.