Birthday Weekend

Jody's birthday was last Friday; he's now 31 years young. And though each birthday that I've celebrated with him he always says he doesn't care to make a big deal out of it, I decided that since it's his last before Mallory arrives downplaying his birthday wasn't going to happen. Especially since it landed on a Friday which means that you get to celebrate it all weekend long - a birthday weekend.



When I got home on Friday, I gave Jody his cards and gift. He got a card from Littles, Leo, and me. I put a shout out of love from Mallory in my card to remind him that she will soon make his birthdays a little more meaningful. I truly believe that we start appreciating birthdays again once we have children because it means that God let us live to enjoy another year with them. One thing that Jody has had to sacrifice a little since we've been budgeting for baby is golf, and I know he misses it. So I surprised him with a gift card for a round and range balls to one of his favorite courses. But I couldn't just give him a gift card in an envelope, so I got creative and made my own gift card holder. I printed out a golf bag and cut a slit where the side pocket is, covered the envelope with a print out of a box of golf balls, and rigged it so it was coming out of the golf bag a little. Now he has something fun to do in a couple weekends while I have my baby shower. That night he wanted to see Dinner for Schmucks. Funny movie but I think it's one of those movies that will be funnier the second time around.



Birthday weekend continued on Saturday afternoon when Jamie, Steven, and Kaylee came over and we all piled into the car to go to the State Fair. I haven't been to the Fair in probably over five years because most of the time it's always over 100 degrees and I'd rather not spend my money to go and be miserable in the heat. Luckily this summer has been somewhat mild for Sacramento and Saturday the weather only got up to 90 so it wasn't that bad. We also didn't get down there until about 4:30pm so we knew we wouldn't have to endure the heat for too long. Kaylee wanted to head straight for the games and rides. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't able to enjoy the rides like I could pre-pregnancy but we did hop on the giant Ferris wheel. Played a couple of games - even though they're such a ripoff now - before hitting up some of the expos to cool down. Then it was time for some junk food. After a corn dog, some bloomin' onion, and a lemonade I was stuffed and ready to go walk it off. Fair food may taste good, but it never leaves you feeling good. Saw some more expos, watched some horses gallop around the arena, visited with the livestock and let some goats nibble on our fingers, played a couple more games in the kids area, and were entertained by the shopping building that contained products you usually only see on TV. We all enjoyed an ice cream cone for dessert and watched an 80's cover band rock out while waiting for the fireworks to start. Sadly, I was thoroughly disappointed in the fireworks show. I know they're expensive and budget cuts have caused things to be taken down a notch, but geesh they were pretty pathetic. At the end of the day we all had a great time and Jody was happy, which is all that mattered.



Sunday was more mellow and relaxing: church, gym, dog park, cleaning, a nap, grocery shopping, and settling back on the couch to watch Clash of the Titans. It was a perfect way to end the birthday weekend and I got joy when Jody said to me that he had a really enjoyable weekend. It's always nice to hear the one you love say they're happy. Happy birthday my love and I look forward to sharing many more with you and our growing family!