It's my birthday, I'll cry if I want to!

Well, I'm not really sad. Growing up I always had a countdown to my birthday.  I was known for loving my birthday.  Maybe it's the Leo in me, we love to be the center of attention.  5 years ago my birthday got overshadowed for a great reason, Alex was born the day before my birthday.  Now, this was kind of my own fault, since he was a c-section, my doctor had suggested my birthday and I politely declined that date.  I chose the day before, rather than the day after so that he would always have his birthday first.  Good move....I think.  But, it does mean that we will always have lots of dessert around our house this time of year, because I insist on having my own cake.  This year I made Alex an ice cream cake and I stayed up late last night baking a cheesecake for me.  The trouble is, there will be another cake for Alex's party on Saturday.  Oh well, gives us a good reason to have friends over for dessert, right?

Today I am the same age my parents were when I was born. Kind of weird and cool.  Made me realize that if I live as long as my mom, my life is more than 1/2 over.  I don't want to think like that, but those thought occur. It actually puts a fire under my butt to make sure I live a long life.  I mean, as much as I can control that! I really want to be around to see my kids have families of their own and be a fun grandma!

I spent yesterday afternoon stuffing about 100 homemade raviolis for Alex's birthday dinner.  Next time he requests ravioli for his birthday, I'm using the store bought frozen kind! Tonight's dinner will be grilled shrimp and steelhead trout.  Yummy!  Which reminds me that I'd better go get the shrimp marinating.

Growing up birthdays were always a big deal at our house.  I've tried to keep that tradition going with my little family.  I think I'm succeeding, now just hoping that translates to my family spoiling me on my birthday too. Maybe in a few years the kids will be making my birthday cake.

I'm looking forward to seeing what kinds of adventures I can have in my 34th year!

Future Rock Stars

A few weeks ago Katie and Alex attended a Rock Star birthday party.  They had a blast.  Every kid dressed in rock star clothing and had their hair and makeup done. Alex decided to have his hair sprayed red. Next they all had a photo shoot/fashion show, then recorded a song with a group, made a music video, ate pizza and cake, then did some music trivia.  Although it was really hot in the venue, all of the kids had a blast. Katie really like seeing so many of her friends from Gilbert.  Happy Birthday, Makalia!

Rock Star Alex!

Rock Star Katie

Katie and her good friend, Kaia

Playing Guitar Hero