I'm the life of the party...

So this year, since we just got back from vacation, my 33rd birthday sort of just came and went without much hoopla. I am not saying that because I feel sad about that- it's just that's the way it was. It was the 12th, and so much happened on Monday after vacation, that Tuesday just sort of came too fast. On Monday, I had to buy the new washer (which, although was a hassle, is a great new appliance!!) I love it and had tons of laundry to catch up on. So, I did laundry on my birthday, and all the mom things I normally do anyway. Do not get me wrong, I do not feel bad or let down about it- really, I got to chat with Tina for a long time, and that started my birthday out right! My mom called bright and early to wish me a happy birthday, and my dad called later to sing. Sean called in the afternoon, and so did several friends- it was very nice. Suzanne stopped by with a new necklace- check it out in the photo- so cute!! She has great taste. My parents gave me money, always a good gift, and Dana gave me a day out by myself to do with whatever I wanted. So, Wednesday, I got a massage, a smoothie and a full day of shopping alone- seriously, that was THE perfect gift.

I got a call from Tiffany, my friend from New York to say she was in town, and wanted to go to dinner. This was perfect, actually, because we didn't have any plans as a family- since we had just eaten out for an entire week, and the thought of taking the kids out to dinner AGAIN didn't sound too appetizing for Dana or I. So, this would work out very nicely!

Bonnie, Tiffany, Alexa and I headed to dinner at Brio and then for ice cream at Graeters- it was a really fun evening and I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks to my girlfriends for whisking me away for a late night with them- they made my day! While we were out at the shopping center, I bought myself cute nail polish, and a new necklace- what do you think? These have been my summer colors- can't get enough of them!
Oh, I almost always get new shoes for my birthday, so these are my new pick- they are very fun!

Here's my sweet washer- I am very happy with it- it looks perfect next to my new dryer! It has more features than I am sure to ever use, but it is heavy duty, and gets my clothes so clean!


Oh, and when I got home, late, I found Breyers slow churned mint chocolate chip ice cream in the freezer, compliments of my children, who spent their own money to buy it and beautiful homemade cards from those I love the most.

It indeed was a great birthday!