Yesterday was my 27th Birthday! (or as I like to call it the second anniversary of my 25th birthday). How I have celebrated my birthday over the past few years has changed. As a child (or college student) I was all excited about gifts and money from my family.
But last night, I realized what my mother meant when she was rich in love and gifts didn't matter. Kevin bought be a beautiful set of paintings by Elizabeth VanHoutan, an amazing local artist. I was very excited to expand my collection of art work.
During work my co-workers surprised me with birthday cake Oreos, peanut butter and a tide to go pen (since I spilled lunch on my white sweater). I am happy to announce that most of those oreos have found a home in mine or Kevin's bellies!
For dinner, Kevin took me to the Beach House. I love the Beach House but it can be quite expensive so we limit it for special occasions. We invited three other couples to join us (half a couple was away at work). Brett surprised me with flowers and who doesn't love flowers!
It's amazing the difference a year makes. This time last year Kevin and I had very little friends aside from co-workers. Between Decatur Gamers and UUFD, we now have close friendships that will (hopefully) last a lifetime. I am also 30 lbs lighter (well maybe only 28 until b/c of the Oreos), more active and a much more confident person.
I am excited to see what this year has in store for us.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Boring?
Yesterday started off pretty rough. I lost my car keys with my gym tag and library card tag on it - two things I really needed to do yesterday. Because I was busy looking for the keys all morning, I forgot a bunch of other items I needed like paper work for the bank and food.
I planned to have lunch with friend but she feel asleep during the morning and didn't wake in time. It did give me the chance to have a last minute birthday celebration lunch with a past co-worker. She even got me birthday gelato with a candle!
Kevin has been busy making list of games that will be in our first purchase order. We are sending in another application with a fourth distributor this week.
I am thankful for a laid back day.
I planned to have lunch with friend but she feel asleep during the morning and didn't wake in time. It did give me the chance to have a last minute birthday celebration lunch with a past co-worker. She even got me birthday gelato with a candle!
Kevin has been busy making list of games that will be in our first purchase order. We are sending in another application with a fourth distributor this week.
I am thankful for a laid back day.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Friends & Family
It's been a very busy past few days.
Friday we faxed our application to three game distributors who service the area. I spent most of the night on Thursday working on this with my trusty Starbucks in hand. I can do anything if I have coffee :)
Saturday & Sunday Kevin and I went up to Lisle to spend time with his son Sam, Sam's step-sister, cousin, ex-wife, and her husband who were staying at his mom & step-dad's. It was a full house.
The weather on Saturday was wonderful. Before we arrived in Lisle we took a detour to IKEA to check out some items for the store. We picked out tables, book cases and even candy jars. Now for the borrowing of a van and spending some money!
Even though the weather was great, the boys spent much on their time on the couch playing with their electronics!
Friday we faxed our application to three game distributors who service the area. I spent most of the night on Thursday working on this with my trusty Starbucks in hand. I can do anything if I have coffee :)
Saturday & Sunday Kevin and I went up to Lisle to spend time with his son Sam, Sam's step-sister, cousin, ex-wife, and her husband who were staying at his mom & step-dad's. It was a full house.
The weather on Saturday was wonderful. Before we arrived in Lisle we took a detour to IKEA to check out some items for the store. We picked out tables, book cases and even candy jars. Now for the borrowing of a van and spending some money!
Even though the weather was great, the boys spent much on their time on the couch playing with their electronics!
I enjoyed my time with Sam's teenage step-sister Britt, who is already taller than me. She was really excited about Zombie Fluxx and we played at least three games of it over the weekend. Even a last minute game before we all hit the road to head home.
On our way home, we stopped at Dicks Sporting Goods in Bloomington so I could try on new shoes (my birthday gift to myself). I found a pair that I really liked and ended up buying them that day. Shot out to the cashier who gave me $10 off without having the coupon!
Monday I feel ill. Real ill, not the I don't want to go into work ill. Luckily some rest and love from our furbabies had me up by the afternoon and still made a semi-productive day out of it. Ordered my new knee brace even though I've been walking without it I would like some added support when I start jogging and got Kevin a new pair of running shoes and shoes for work.
Later that night, we celebrated the birthday our of new friend and closet MTG player at BWW. We had a blast with them and their friends! It was great to meet more people from the area!
Tuesday greeted us with great news. We heard back from TWO of the distributors that we were approved! Of course, great news called for a celebratory dinner at El Rodeo with Brett and Sam! Hmmmm... Mexican Food!
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