Birthday Weekend

It's been a time of birthday celebrations around here. Last weekend Natalie had birthday parties to go to on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Also last weekend, Natalie, Owen, and Henry had a night-time playdate at our friends' house (they have two girls, one Nat's age and one Owen's age) while Ike & I went to the ballet. The kids all had a blast, and the report was that Nat, Owen, & Henry were all really good. Henry went to sleep in the play-yard with no problems and slept like a log until we got back. Friday (the 13th!!) was my birthday. It was a great day (aside from the cold, rainy weather - nice, considering it was 80 degrees earlier in the week!) - Ike took off work and we spent the day together. We all went to dinner with Karien & Kevin and the girls. Natalie made sure to tell the waitress (about 5 times) that it was my birthday. So I did not get out of there without the big sombrero and singing. We all enjoyed my dessert though! After dinner we came home and put Henry to bed, then I opened my presents. I got some really cool stuff!! Saturday was a normal Saturday - Natalie to ballet, errands, house stuff, sneaking in a quick afternoon nap... Saturday night Natalie and I went to the ballet. It was a nice evening for both of us. Sunday we had a birthday cookout. Of course it was pouring down rain, so we were all cooped up in the house. But we had a lot of fun anyway. And compliments and thanks to Ike for grilling in the rain. And my cake was awesome!! So I had a great birthday weekend. This week the kids have a St. Patrick's Day parade at school, so we're looking forward to that.