A Very Happy Birthday to Me!

Well yesterday was my birthday, and I had a wonderful day!

Since we go to Blake's parents' house just about every Wednesday for Family Night, we celebrated my birthday then.  Blake's mom was there, as well as Ariel, Catherine, Ethan, John Michael, Maw-Maw Gerry and Paw-Paw Harry, and Blake (of course).  My wonderful mother-in-law made my favorite dinner, rice and gravy (with macaroni and cheese and green beans on the side).  I got some wonderful presents and had very delicious and addicting ice cream cake for dessert! 

Yesterday, my actual birthday, Isabelle had an extra-stinky present for me when I woke up (but she did let me sleep late, so I can't complain too much)!  After making a quick donut run to Meche's, we came home and ate our breakfast before heading out again.  I've been wanting a new Miraculous Medal for a while, so we went to the Rosary House to look.  By the time I picked one out and we were leaving, Isabelle had made friends with everyone who worked there (especially the nice old lady in the red shirt).  Isabelle was literally clinging to this woman (who didn't mind in the least, I'm pretty sure Isabelle made her day) and did not want to come home with me!  It was too funny!

We did a little grocery shopping, errand-running, and housework.  I also found some baskets that will be perfect for my changing station (I'm majorly nesting right now, but I'll write about that in a different post).  Thanks to the rice and gravy leftovers Mrs. Michelle sent, I didn't have to cook!  In the evening, I took Isabelle out for a little walk around the block to enjoy the beautiful cool weather and the amazing sunset! 

The day's only bummer was that Blake had to stay at work late to be at a meeting.  But he got out a little earlier than he thought, and made it home in time to catch the end of a little family dinner with me and Isabelle.  He wanted to take me out to eat or bring home some take-out from Chili's, but since he didn't know what time he was getting out of his meeting, it was a little difficult to plan.  But he said he's going to take me out to dinner soon (hopefully before Lacey comes, lol)!

I love checking facebook on my birthday.  It means so much to me that my family and friends took the time to call, text, or write on my wall wishing me a happy birthday!  Even the people I haven't seen since middle-school made me smile yesterday.  I had a wonderful day, and I'm so thankful for my life, my family, and my friends!