My Birthday

The weather this week wasn't as great as I was hoping it would be; we got lots and lots of rain (about 3 days of non-stop rain).  The weather did stop in time for my birthday, but it was still kinda gray and cloudy out.  I had a great day, though!  I woke up in the morning and Dave gave me my first "wife" birthday card. =)  He said that he found a funny one he liked and a serious one he liked; he gave me the funny one in the morning and would give me the serious one that night with my presents.

At work, we do a name draw for birthdays.  The Art teacher had my name and she got me a plant, a Subway gift card, Jolly Ranchers (I ALWAYS keep Jolly Ranchers in my classroom for reward things and for teachers) and Lindt chocolates. My friend Jess was coming to visit me during my free period to interview me for a project she has for a class.  It was nice to see her, and she brought me a present, too!  She got me a pink candle, pink Peeps, and pink gum (lol...see a theme?).  Also, Dave's parents had some pink flowers delivered to me while I was at work.  I love getting flowers delivered at work for some reason, so that made me really happy.

My parents had invited us over for dinner and cake that night.  Dave's starting to play guitar with the worship team at church, so he had to be at practice that night.  My mom came and picked me up after I was done tutoring and she brought me back to their house where Dave would meet us after practice.  She made one of my favorites (American Chop Suey and Italian bread) for dinner.  As always, it was delicious.  We had fun, just hanging out and watching TV till Dave got there.  Then when Dave got there, he ate and then we had cake (peanut butter and chocolate....also my fave).  Then my parents gave me my birthday gift...a Cricut! 

My mom had asked me a while ago if I wanted one, but I had completely forgotten about it, so I was completely surprised!  I can't wait to start using it!

That night when we got home, Dave was feeling really sick, so we skipped presents and went to bed.  The next morning (which, by the way, had beautiful weather), he gave me my other card and my presents.  He got me a Journey's Greatest Hits CD (I love Journey and I had none of their CDs), along with a gift card to New York & Company (one of my fave stores) and Godiva chocolate strawberries (yum!).  

At work that day, some parents from my classroom (I seriously have such great student parents) brought in pizza and a chocolate peanut butter cup cake and soda for my class.  Thankfully, it was a half day, so I didn't have to do any teaching after the kids got all wound up from the party and sugar!  They got me some gifts, too.  It was sweet. =)

That night, Dave and I went out to Red Robin (one of my favorite restaurants) and Coldstone Creamery (fave place for ice-cream).  I had coupons since it was my birthday, so for both of us to eat dinner, leave a tip, and get ice-cream, it was less than $21. 

going out for dinner (note the sunglasses: as I said, it was beautiful out that day!)

That's about it!  Just enjoying my time home today, getting some stuff done.  Of course, the windows are open.  It's sooo nice here.  I love it and I'm so looking forward to Easter Sunday!  Have a blessed Easter, everyone! =)