Birthday Overnight in July

While I'm well aware of the crazy that is happening with Irma~~~my mother is headed north soon thank goodness~~~ I still had a few blog posts in my draft section that I want to post.  I want to look back and remember Summer '17 and the fun we had.

My birthday was on a Tuesday, so that Saturday before, hubby wanted to surprise me with a little night on the town.  My sister was able to come to our house and watch our sweet babes and dog so that we could have some alone time~thank you sooooo much Bri!  You have no idea how much it means to us when you swoop in and stay with the kiddos.  They love their Aunt Brianna!

I went with a simple black shift dress from Old Navy--yup!  I think I paid under $10.  Gotta love a steal!  I paired it with a pair of Guess shoes I picked up last time we were in Vegas.  I used my LV clutch and our new Amelia Sparkle necklace.  I felt like my uber blonde hair was also an accessory haha!

I think I was wearing Purple Reign lipsense and I am fairly certain Palette 3 from Younique.

This gorgeous neck candy also comes apart and I can wear it like 8 different ways. Love!

We dined at Good Luck and I enjoyed some Rosé, and then they gave us a little champagne for us to toast my birthday.

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Hubby did so well! He picked out this fancy hotel over in a nearby town where we could use our Marriott Rewards---the room was like something out of NYC!

We went across the street to a wine bar and had so much fun together.

I also loved my pave orbital ring!

Seriously spoiled and so much fun.  When you're married, have a two year old and a four year old, and your husband works 50+ hours each week it can make for some major stress in life.

Nights like these I thank my lucky stars we found each other and can enjoy all that life has to offer.

I was moving rather slowly the next day, but we did have a yummy brunch, and a nice little drive.  After 9.5 he decided to take me to this little beach tucked away that he used to visit when he was younger.  We've been back several times and ended up taking our family photos here too.

My best friend.

Thirty-Four {34}

Have you ever had one of those nights, or weekends, where you literally could re-live them over and over??  I was looking forward to my "birthday weekend" for awhile because my birthday actually fell on a Saturday and that to me, is the best day. I don't know why, but it's always been my favorite day.  I knew we had a big weekend full of fun, but I had NO idea that it was join to be as fun as it was!!

Friday came and we had our good friend's 40th birthday.  The four of us were going to go out for dinner at a nice place on the lake and I was excited to dress up.  I have been working out and really eating clean, so I felt like a million bucks when I go to put on my clothes and FEEL amazing!

Such goofballs.

Our sitter showed up a little early, so we just went right to our friends' house.  We relaxed on their adorable deck while they finished getting ready.  We were in NO rush!

For some reason he had a box of sunglasses, so we played around trying them on.  These were actually kind of cute!

They were so sweet and gifted me with some fabulous oils to cook with!

Forever friends.

Why we did the prom pose, I don't know.

Duck wings and oysters.  SO delish!

Needless to say, we had an amazing night and I was a little slow moving the next day.  I had to get up though, because my husband had a day planned for me!! All I knew was to drop the kids off at my dad's store at noon…and from there, he'd tell me what to do.  He gave me instructions to drive to 235 High Street, and this is where that led me:

It was beyond fancy! I have been to a few spas before, but this? WOW.  I felt like I was in Beverly Hills.  My tricky husband had booked an entire day of pampering.

This is my HOLY COW face.

The waiting area…tea, relaxing fire…

First up was a swedish massage….amazing!

Next was a facial---all organic products and my skin is still glowing.

Last but not least, a pedicure.  An organic agave pedi, to be exact.  I really didn't want to move…

But when I got home, he had spoiled me with some gorgeous roses and we were to get ready for our night out, just the two of us!

There were only a few tables up here on the rooftop restaurant, but somehow my hubby reserved us one!! We enjoyed our meal and the view outside.

Cheers!

Our city's skyline just after the sun set.

My "Birthday Cake" was actually cheese haha! We went down to the main floor restaurant, as they do not serve dessert up on the rooftop.  I really love bread & cheese & wine, so that is what I had for my dessert!  Joe had a deconstructed strawberry shortcake.  I couldn't eat all of it, but it was super tasty and just what I wanted.

After that we headed out for a little dancing.  We didn't stay out super late, but it was so fun to just be out and about on the town.




Sunday morning we got to sleep in a little bit, since there were no kids!  We got dressed, headed to brunch and then did a little shopping.  I did braids so the wind wouldn't completely wreck my hair in his car!

I am so in love with this dress from Haute Mama Mala.  It is so comfy and soft…and feminine!

I also LOVE my new Jack Rogers! My friend gave me a gift card to put towards a pair that I've been lusting after.  #perfection

Out of all the gifts, the best was the ability to spend time just the two of us. I really miss "us" time and it brings us right back to why we fell in love in the first place.  Our children wouldn't be here, if it weren't for us falling in love, and so we need to continue to make "us" a priority amongst all of the crazy/busy time that we are in right now.  

I still think he *may* like taking pictures of the car more than of me….but that's ok! haha

We felt like we were away on vacation, even though we were just at a local mall!  It's funny how just being with the right person can make you feel that way.

We met my dad and step mom for a late lunch/early dinner so we could grab the kids.  The sushi came out on this crazy big boat thing--Brooke loved it!  She of course just wanted all the fruit.

I used to be scared about turning a year older, but now I really look forward to it. We have so many wonderful things in our lives to be grateful for and so much to enjoy in life.  I just know 34 is going to be just another fabulous year!! Just before my birthday, we got news that some land we put an offer in for, was accepted!  I have no pictures yet, but it's about 20 acres in a rural area…and a great school! So this means if all goes well, we will be BUILDING a house! How stinking awesome is that??  I am over the moon excited.  

Pedis, Crafts & Zumbaaa

Yesterday I had a fabulous lunch with my MIL & my handsome husband.  

We try to do it at least once a week, but that doesn't always happen.  

Yesterday it did and we ate lunch at The Distillery.  {Had a coupon for a buy-one-get one entree~yesss!}

I had their special Baja Burger{Monterey Jack Cheese, spicy guacamole, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle mayo, & jalapenos.} You can order it 'bunless' & I got mine with sweet potato fries. So tasty! 

What we love best is that their burgers, "are fresh half-pound ground chuck, all natural, 100% free of steroids, antibiotics and hormones ~ lightly seasoned, grilled to order and served with lettuce, tomato & onion.." 

You can totally taste the difference. 

After lunch, my girlfriend Alison{SO SO happy she lives back 'home' now! I missed her so much!!} & I went to get Pedis...I went for OPI's Midnight in Moscow.

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And then, we went to a place I cannot believe I've never been to before...

HOBBY LOBBY

Seriously? No, seriously?!? It was like Michaels or Jo-Anns on steroids. OMG. I loved everything about the store and tried very hard not to buy everything I saw!!  I made a few purchases, {I'll blog about later} and we headed back to her house before Zumba.

We made some pumpkin crafts with her adorable twins~

And then got our butts kicked at Zumba class.  

Hubby & I ended our night with Roast Beef Paninis & Modern Family...

Falltastic Wednesday. I'm so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. 

Up for Thursday night: Hubby's surprise date night.

  He hasn't a clue {I think} and I cannot wait to share it with you all tomorrow! 

Happy Thursday.

P.S. Yes, his nickname for me has gone from "Honey Bunny" to "Bunny" to "Bunny Rabbit" to now

"Rabbit."  I dunno, I just go with it! ;)