Thursday, June 12, 2008

Happy Birthday to Me!!

I turned 33 today...yes, I know, I don't look a day over 21! My sweet husband got these adorable "Pink" pajamas for me from Victoria's Secret. And don't you just love the kitty's scratching post in the corner.

It was a challenging day as babysitter but got much better once they went home and we went to dinner at Carrabba's. It's one of my favorite Italian restaurants. My sweet mother-in-law got there early and told the server it was birthday and to bring me whatever dessert I wanted when I was finished with dinner. I usually order Tiramisu; I love the combination of espresso-soaked lady fingers with the liqueur. But this time I ordered their buttercream cake filled with fresh fruit. OM...it was great!

After that we went to Market Street and walked around. It was a beautiful night with a wonderful breeze. You would never have known it was so hot just a few hours earlier. We shopped at Bath & Body Works...they are having a fabulous summer clearance sale!! I will be back to spend my birthday money.

We ended with a trip to Cold Stone for the kids and Starbucks for me and the hubby. I got an iced green tea. I'm doing much better with my addiction. I make coffee at home instead of buying it out everyday and I'm only treating myself occasionally with a fat free hazelnut latte topped with whipped cream! It was a wonderful end to a hair-raising day!

Thanks to my dear husband, beautiful children and wonderful mother-in-law!! Thanks also to my family and friends who sent text messages, ecards and called to wish me a happy day! I love you all so much!!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Melanie,
Nice to "meet" you. I found you through a comment on B'EAW. Reading about your birthday celebration, I had to stop and see where you are. I'm in Fort Payne AL, about 45 minutes south of Chattanooga. C'nooga too has a Market Street, Cold Stone, and Star Bucks. The famous Walnut Street Bridge, one over from Market, is lit up, closed to traffic, and absolutely beautiful to walk day or night. Many of my birthday/anniversary celebrations take place right there.