April 2008 Archives

Last week was my birthday & I got lots of goodies, along with visits from friends & family.

The week before my birthday was spring break for some schools.  My friend, Cherie (who I taught with in Columbia), came to town & we got together for drinks at Red's.  Red's is a popular place on Shem Creek.  It's really beautiful there.  The night we went there were dolphins & pelicans swimming around in the harbor.  The dolphins wouldn't pose for a pic & the pelicans weren't very photogenic, but I got this great shot of the harbor as the sun was setting.

 

Laurie was in town on my actual birthday & we went to a Japanese place for lunch.  Mmmmmm, white sauce! 

White sauce is the most delicious condiment there is.  I could pour it over everything.  In fact, I'd be happy just to order a bowl of white sauce & put some rice in that!  Yum!  Of course, there's always leftovers when eating Japanese, so I asked for a small container to put my white sauce in for later.  They gave me a bowl, which Laurie happily filled up for me!  Thanks, Laurie!

 

  Hubby took me to a fancy dinner where he ordered the largest prime rib I've ever seen!  30 ounces!!!  I was shocked when they brought it out to the table!

This picture really doesn't do it justice!  It was enormous!  Brian was very embarrassed when I took out my camera & started taking pics of his plate at this 5 star restaurant!  But that's what he gets for ordering such a massive entree.  Plus, he ought to know well enough by now that if I see something ridiculous, I'm going to take a picture. 

I also got a dozen roses from Hubby.  Aren't they pretty?

Since my birthday fell in the middle of the week, my parents decided to come the Sunday prior to "celebrate" my birthday.  Mom baked a cake & I opened presents, etc.  I was relieved that she didn't try to put 32 candles on there. 

Brian was taking pics with my camera during the festivities.  Of course, no one was ready to take a picture when I actually blew out the candles, so this is a re-enactment.

Here's another pic Hubby took during the party.  My dad always does this to me & since Hubby is becoming more and more like my father all the time, he felt the need to do it too.  And thought it was the funniest thing ever!

 

I got lots of nice things for my birthday; gift cards to Ann Taylor & Books-a-Million, a shirt from my friend Missy, & a book from my brother.  When I opened the book (which came via USPS), I laughed out loud!  I can't wait to start reading it! 

Thanks to everyone who helped me have a great birthday!  I'm so blessed to have great friends & family like you!