Mom's Birthday

Monday was my __th Birthday, and I think we celebrated ALL weekend!!! Friday night, my parents took Lafe and I out to dinner (Garcia's, yum!). Sunday night we were supposed to be getting together with my family for my birthday - very normal, do it every birthday - but, my kids had something else in mind. Now, let me preface this with the fact that I have been HORRIFIED of surprise parties my entire life! HORRIFIED!!! My kids decided that I needed a surprise party, so they invited all of Lafe's family, too, and then my friends that I Visit Teach and my Visiting Teachers with their families. I had NO idea. In fact, when my mother-in-law showed up, I just figured she was already out here and had come by to visit. Then, my best friend growing up showed up - I immediately knew something was up and instantly declared that my husband was gonna get it!!! I have to admit, it was really fun - I really should have friends over more often! I'm just really bad at being the center of attention.

Yes, that's me eating - it was yummy!

Monday, Lafe and I celebrated! When I was 18, Lafe took me to the Hyatt in Phoenix to eat dessert at the Compass Resaurant (its on top of the hotel and turns a full rotation in 55 min.). So, when I turned 28, we went there again for dinner this time. So, this year (I guess that gives away how old I am) we had decided that we would eat there and stay the night. Well, it was booked completely to a convention. BUT, we made it work! We went there for dinner - WAY YUMMY!!!!!!! and then bid on Priceline and got the Hyatt Place nearby for nearly 1/2 price!!! So, technically we stilled stayed at the Hyatt! (only MUCH cheaper - whew!) Woohoo!!! It was really fun! And, thanks to my kids for being so responsible, they did great while we were gone!!!