Birthday

Yes, it's birthday time again.  This year, Corey was out of town, doing Wood Badge, on my big day, which was not my favorite, but really not too big a deal. It was a really busy Saturday anyway with two soccer games, and helping out with a youth temple trip that night.  Jen and Josh decided to make it special for me by sending his parents over to my house with a huge chocolate cake and some ice cream to boot.  It was SUCH a surprise, and such a thoughtful gesture.  I loved it, and the boys and I loved eating it.  Yum.

Corey, being at Wood Badge for the whole weekend, had zero cellular phone access. BUT, he did figure out a way to get access to the scout office phone.  He and his group of fellow Owls called and sang me an awesome rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.  It was my very own a capella boy band.  The bad news:  I missed the call.  The good news:  I have it on my voicemail to play whenever I so desire!  It was a very fun b-day surprise.

I was supposed to help out with the youth, but alas, Beck had a high fever, so it was out.  I cancelled the babysitter and stayed home with my boys instead.  They were such sweeties, wishing me happy birthday throughout the day, then doing their best to make it festive that night.  Besides eating cake, we put up a banner my mom had sent along with some other b-day prizes.  Both boys made me sweet, thoughtful cards and Beck gave me some of his treasured polished rocks:) Cute little party animals...they just love a reason to celebrate.

After the boys were in bed, I treated myself to a bath and a book.  As I sat there, I spied the canister of Crayola Colored Bath Tablets, took a second to consider, then grabbed a couple and plunked them in. Who says they're just for kids?  And maybe, just maybe they shaved a couple of years off of my age...fountain of youth, anyone?

It was an unexpectedly fun birthday. Thanks everyone!

P.S.  We had a family party the following weekend with presents and super duper salted caramel chocolate cake.  Also fun, except that Corey ended up with a migraine and he insisted on suffering through a dinner out.  Poor guy:(  Thanks for being an amazing husband and making it another great year.  Love you.