Sunday, June 28, 2009

The Big 4-0

Hanging out with a few friends.
Roses from a friend, my favorite flower and color.
My official birthday is on Tuesday, but we celebrated this weekend. I didn't feel the need for a party or anything, but Ryan didn't want it to go by being celebrated. So we invited some friends over for an ice cream social. All the kids went in the pool and we got to visit and eat ice cream. A little later we broke out the cheese fondue pot that friends brought to share. Then we decided to bring out the chocolate fountain and really end the party with a bang. Other friends brought Rock Band and we played that a few songs also. Overall we had a wonderful day.
Pigging out on the chocolate fountain
On Sunday, Ryan declared it Mommy day. We got to do whatever I wanted to do. I chose to go open house hopping. I looked up the houses I wanted to see and made a map. Everyone happily looked at 6 house with me. (there was only one we would buy if we were really in the market) Then we had lunch at my favorite restaurant, a big huge burrito!! Ryan was going to buy me dinner also, but I don't think I'll finish feeling full from lunch before bed time.
It was a great relaxing birthday, just the kind I like.

6 comments:

Allison Family said...

Looks like you had a great birthday. My birthday is also on Tuesday...crazy! Rachel's birthday is the same day as my sister's birthday! Have a great birthday on Tuesday...I'll be thinking of you! :)

Michelle said...

Happy Birthday, Julie! We have something for you, but we'll give it to you on Tuesday...

melissa s. said...

what could be better than rock band, fondue and open house hopping? You make turning 40 sound so fun ;-) Happy Birthday!!!

emilie said...

that sounds like a blast. spontaneous fun with friends and family -- those are the best! so you're a june birthday, too...that would explain some similarities (i mean that in a good way). happy birthday!

Renee and Brian said...

Happy Birthday! I hope that you had a wonderful day.

Amy said...

Julie, It looks like you had the perfect day! Happy birthday!!