HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!! 25 is a GREAT age... :)

On November 6th, I celebrated my birthday (yes--another wonderful year at age 25...) when my family was in town. Ryan and I got to re-live the "combined party" that we grew up with since his birthday is Oct. 27th. Ummmm...DQ Ice Cream cake!!
Here is Carson's first picture with all of his cousins and Uncle Ryan:

We went to GrandRabbits Toy Shoppe in Boulder on my birthday. When I was growing up, Mom used to take us on "special time" outings with her, and most of the time we ended up at GrandRabbits. :) It is a fantastic store. Here is Carson with Grandma--he definitely looks like he doesn't miss any meals...

There is a FREE horsey ride in GrandRabbits. Don't worry--I didn't even try to ride it...THIS TIME!!

We played on the rocks outside the shop, and Ryan enjoyed being King of the Mountain! Isn't it great when all it takes for a good time are some big rocks??

On November 11th, 14 of my friends and family went out to dinner at LoDo's bar and grill to celebrate my birthday. This restaurant has the most amazing rooftop--complete with TV's for sports, a fireplace, and a complete view of the rocky mountains that is breathtaking. I foresee many enjoyable days passing time up there. Watching College Basketball during March Madness will be perfect!!

My wonderful friends gave me some nice gift cards, and Big John thoughtfully accompanied his Hooters gift card with a birthday card in SPANISH. This is me reading my birthday card...in Spanish :).

Before we went to dinner, I spend 3 hours getting pampered at the Spa with a facial, massage, and pedicure that my wonderful husband gave me for my birthday. He always knows JUST the right things!

With another Birthday Extravaganza in the books, we are looking forward to the Holidays that are coming up quickly. For now, Mike and I are focused on Fantasy Football this weekend when we play eachother...will it be "Cowbell Fever" or "Get a Spoon" that goes on to the playoffs???