Birthday Fun July 2009

So, I turned 39 this year...and for the first time in TWO YEARS I got to spend my birthday with my husband (he was out of the country the last couple of years). It was so exciting. He asked me what I wanted to do...and I told him as long as I could spend the day with him, I would be fine! So...on my actual birthday I spent one of the few times I work on my birthday...working...it was a great day...nothing too incredible, one of my co-workers made me some YUMMY cupcakes (yellow with fudgy icing) and lots of regular fun. I got off at 4pm and joined my co-workers who SHARE my birthday...that is right, in a staff of 10 THREE of us were born on July 31st! We headed to Hay J's for a celebratory drink...and then one of them stayed with me and my husband for dinner. Tim and I headed home after work and got a blizzard from DQ and watched Valkyrie...Tim also surprised me with my birthday gift...a basket and bags for my bike so I can ride it to do errands and grocery shopping...well once it cools off...too hot!!

Saturday I worked....got off at 4pm and Tim greeted me at the door with a "pack some stuff in a bag..." and I did...we left soon after and headed downtown. It was HOT really rather HOT...we also had the dog...so I wasn't sure where we were headed. Turns out he got us a room at the Davenport Hotel. Not just a room, but a Penthouse King suite...ooh la la...and Elphaba got to stay with us! We immediately changed into swimsuits and headed to the pool...there was only one other couple in the pool...after a half hour we headed up to shower and get ready for dinner. We ate in the Peacock Room...I LOVE their French Onion Soup! I also tried the new Sweet Tea Vodka...YUMMY! We finished up and headed back to our room to watch an in room movie MY LIFE IN RUINS...and then ordered room service dessert...the signature sundae made with ice cream, fudge and the peanut bruttle they make...VERY yummy! We stayed up late...slept in and ordered breakfast room service which was YUMMY...we were headed home by 12noon!

I had a great birthday...once again reminded of how many people are out there that think of me...I got some great presents...although as I get older I find that spending time with people and a card makes me happiest! I got phone calls, cards and emails! I am definitely blessed and can't wait to continue this year experiencing all life has to offer! Hopefully in good health and in sound mind!