Tuesday was my birthday. I am old, so there no cake on fire for me, but it was a lovely day just the same. Ran carpool, had lunch with some of my best pals at Chuy's, volunteered up at the library. That evening, Matt had a band concert, which would have been lovely, but I received a volunteer award from Williamson County Schools, so there as a reception at the same time. My parents took band concert duty, while Bassam joined me at the reception/ceremony. On the way home, we stopped at REI to pick up my gift (wouldn't fit in his car), which was a new bike! This is a city/leisure riding bike. So, no, triathlon pals, I will not be joining you.
We all met up back at our house post-concert for angel food cake and strawberries!
Thursday was Tammy's birthday. Not even Bassam got to celebrate with her on her big day (they work together, so usually they can grab lunch), so they had to wait until Friday which was . . . .
GRACIE'S BIRTHDAY!
This, of course, is a big celebration. Because when you are 11 years old you want a big celebration and cake with lots of a candles. Mind you, when you're 11 candles on your cake won't set off the smoke detectors, so that is a plus.
Unfortunately, much of G's day was spent at school because you know . . . . the law and whatnot. It was also a standardized testing day which was less than fun. Luckily, it was math, which is her favorite subject and she reported it was "crazy easy!" I did come up to school at lunch to bring donuts for her and her classmates, which unlike testing, was fun!
That evening, we had her "friend party" over at a place called Craft Love. The girls made monogram wood signs for their rooms . . . distressing the wood, staining it, building the sign, and painting the design. They also managed to eat chicken nuggets, fruit, pretzels, cake and open presents. It was a wonderful, giggle-filled evening!
Today, we wrapped up the celebration with dinner at Shogun (where they cook in front of you--Gracie's choice) with all the grandparents, Tammy and Uncle Wad. We finished the evening back at our house for more cake and presents. I finally got to give Tammy her gift and I got awesome ones, too! Yay!!
We also got to talk to my sister today, who is celebrating her birthday! I told you it was a busy week! Unfortunately, we didn't get to be with her (mom and dad were up in Chicago for her party last weekend), but we did get to sing to her (with Charlie, of course) and she opened her gift from our crew.
No more birthdays in our family until July, so now we relax!
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