My 27th Birthday!!!!

So this year my birthday happened to fall on Thursday, which so happens to be the same day I have class. So we decided to celebrate it on Wednesday since Steve has to work til 10pm on Friday and I have all sorts of things going on Saturday. We had planned to go out to eat at Red Robin, since it's one of my favorite restaurants, and I got a free burger coupon for my birthday. All week Steve was confirming that I'd be home by 6:45pm so we could leave the house at 7 pm. So I made sure I caught the 6 o'clock train and made it home by 6:45pm. I then hurried and changed and we left to the restaurant.

(Steve refilled the balloon he got from his b-day. Ironically it was still floating 3 months later)

When we got there, for some reason I decided to let Steve open my door (usually he just gets it when I'm getting in). So, he came over, opened my door and I got out. I then went to give him a kiss and we both got SERIOUSLY shocked on our bottom lip, I mean talk about electric shock! So that didn't feel so good and we were talking about it as we were getting to the door when I saw this car that looked just like his Dad's. I was about to say, "that looks just like you're dad's car" when Steve strategically pulled me in close. I didn't think anything of it and we continued to walk to the door. As we got in Steve was like, "McGrath party of 2," and said it a couple times kinda strangely. I was thinking, "I think she can see there are 2 of us." Well, as we go around the corner I notice Steve's parents, Grandma, Aunt Diane, Rob, my friend Eve and her boyfriend Darrell all sitting there waiting for us. I had no clue what was going on!! I can honestly say I was completely surprised for once!!! (I usually figure out when Steve is up to something).

We had a great time at dinner. The burgers were great and the company was even better! Our waitress brought out a chocolate ice cream cake slice for me (kinda funny it fell over and some fell on Eve and I) and then everyone sang happy birthday to me. When we got done w/ dinner, we went back to our place for cake and ice cream; Joann bought a yummy Snickers cake for me :). Steve then had to add all 27 candles and light them so I could blow them out. I was a little intimidated to get them all, but managed to be successful.

Lighting all 27 candles....

Steve and I just before making a wish.....

Got them all!!!!

We then opened cards and the gift Steve got me. He got the game "Ticket to Ride" that I talked about recently. I was sooo excited!! Steve said it definitely must be a hot item since there were only 2 games in the SLC valley. After chit chatting for a while everyone left but Rob, so we decided to play 1 round of the game. It was a lot of fun, even if Rob didn't let me win.....next time ;)

Not sure what Rob was doing or how this happened......

Steve, Darrell, Me, Eve, Dave, Joann and Rob

New game "Ticket to Ride" ..... so fun!

I'll have to admit Steve did a great job keeping it a secret from me. I was soooo surprised the whole evening!!! It was one of the funnest birthday's in a while. Thanks honey!

The next day, my actual birthday, I went to work and had class til 9:30pm but it was still fun. Steve put a pizza in the oven so when I got home we had a quick dinner before I had to go to class. I also had a lot of posts on Facebook wishing me a Happy Birthday, e-cards (Rose and Barb), phone calls, texts, etc. Thanks for the happy birthday song Mom, Dad, and Pauline. THANKS EVERYONE, YOU MADE MY DAY VERY SPECIAL!!!!!! Love ya all lots!!!

Other than my birthday, we've been busy w/ school and work. Steve and I have both been sick these last couple weeks, but we're hanging in there. I started another campaign last week which will run until the end of March. It's also tax season so we're "strongly encouraged" to do 6 hours of overtime. I have one more week of my class, then my final for my stats class. Steve decided to just audit his Spanish class since he doesn't need the credits and so he can focus on his other 2 classes. We also received his diplomas this week. He got his Associates of Science and Medical Assisting Certificate, both he graduated with honors. I'm so proud of him!

Steve showing off his diplomas

We had Eve and Darrell over last Friday for dinner. Steve ended up having to work, but since Eve is working downtown now we decided to still get together. We ended up both working til 7 pm, then Darrell came and picked us up. We then went back to our place where I starting making pizza dough while they went to pick up some toppings. By the time the pizza was done, we started watching "Blind Side" then Steve came home. After the movie we had brownies and ice cream and played a couple games of "Old Margarete." It was fun! It's nice having Evie back in the same building again too so we can have lunch together every so often and hang out more after work too ;)

Can't believe we're almost half way through February already. We're trying to see what trips we want to go on this year. We'll keep you posted......Have a great weekend! ;)