Date: October 13, 2010
Location: My House
Tuscaloosa, AL
My Real Birthday
The day started with early morning phone calls to wish me a happy 26th birthday. At work, the girls brought me donuts from Krispy Kreme and caramel coffee from Starbucks. Throughout the day, my loyal Facebook friends kept my wall full of good wishes.
Things got better as the day progressed. At home, Justin grilled steaks (he started marinating them Tuesday morning), cooked potatoes, made a pretty salad, and baked my favorite wheat dinner rolls.
Date: October 12, 2010
Location: Memaw's House
Northport, AL
Let the birthdays begin!
Justin's family loves birthdays. They also love a birthday pizza party.We celebrated my day with his family at Memaw's with pizza, salad, and a caramel cake for dessert. And with all the cash I was gifted, I got to buy the gift I really wanted: new front porch lights.Garsh, I am getting old.
Date: October 9, 2010
Location: My House/Kobe
Tuscaloosa, AL
To have your cake...
Today, I give you two pictures.
Mom came to Tuscaloosa to celebrate my birthday with a ladies day out. We went shopping and out to lunch. She made me a pound cake. It was a good day.And eat it, too.
Lunch was mom's treat. She let me choose; I wanted Kobe. We sat directly in front of the tv, so we did get to watch the Bama game. I got to introduce yet another person to sushi. I wanted to start her out with something mild so I chose the California Roll. She loved it; in fact, she said it was "wonderful." Success!
Date: August 23, 2010Location: Our HouseTuscaloosa, ALEveryone Loves Justin
Did you take your teacher birthday gifts when you were in school? Furthermore, did you even know their birth date? I'm guessing probably not. Neither did I. It seems to be common these days. I credit Facebook. Not only are these kids on FB, but they want to be friends with their teachers. I don't think I would have friended a teacher if the social network had been around in the mid- to late 90s.
Justin missed school Friday, on his actual birthday, but was greeted with a montage of goodies on his return. This is what he brought home.
Date: August 22, 2010Location: Memaw's HouseNorthport, ALHappy Birthday, yet again!
This time we are at Memaw's house for a pizza party. Glenda bought Justin an Alabama themed cake; he also got the coaches' shirt (in gray this year). The fam got him several nice gifts, including cash money.
Since we were all gathered together, Justin got everyone's attention and decided to make the big announcement: (dramatic pause and everyone stared at me) he's having corrective eye surgery.
You know what they were all thinking. Memaw gasped excitedly before he told the news. And she was quickly let down, and yes, that's what he intended to do.
Date: August 20, 2010Location: Mom's HouseNicholsville, ALHappy Birthday!
Justin and I are getting to that point in our relationship that we realize presents and gifting aren't necessary. This makes me happy. I am not a "stuff" person; I don't tend to save items for the sentimental value (I even wanted to rent a wedding dress gasp...!).Travel is important to Justin and me. In a way, we use trips, big or small, as gifts to each other. With all that being typed, I can tell you how we spent the hubby's birthday: "we went to this little resort in South Alabama..." (sorry, another inside joke). Seriously, we went to my mom's house, in South Alabama. She and the fam were out of town. We took off work Friday and stayed overnight to enjoy their pool and home. They bought us the steak dinner. It was a nice getaway and the long weekend was refreshing.
Date: August 19, 2010Location: The RefrigeratorTuscaloosa, ALBirthday Card
I've showcased a lot of TV shows in this blog, but somehow haven't mentioned that my all time fav right now is The Office. (Steve Carell, why do you want to leave??)As it heads into its seventh season, my grandparents have just started to watch reruns of the first seasons. And they love it! So when Big Mama saw this card, she just had to get it for Justin's birthday (tomorrow!!). It's great and is now covering up that chore list I once swore by.
Date: July 22, 2010Location: BB&TTuscaloosa, ALHappy Birthday Johnnie!I told you, lots of birthdays this month. This one is for Johnnie; she turned 29, again, this year. She is my supervisor and one of the nicest people you could ever meet.
Elisha is becoming the subject of lots of my photos. But I thank her; she makes a pretty one :) and she is currently the only follower of my blog.
Date: July 20, 2010Location: My HouseTuscaloosa, ALHappy Birthday, Again...There sure are lots of birthdays this month. This little gathering was to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday. His big day was actually the 17th, but as you've seen, we were in ATL at the Braves game.
Since we've bought and renovated our house, we love to have people over.
Aren't Steph and Nick cute?
Date: July 12, 2010Location: BB&TTuscaloosa, ALHappy Birthday Tip!I told you we love birthdays at the office. Today is Tiffanee's 25th. Her special request was the fruit (which she thought I'd forgotten!). In September, she'll have her second child, Chace Alexander. Two birthdays down this month, one more to go!
Date: July 9, 2010Location: Work, BB&TTuscaloosa, ALHappy Birthday June!We like cake at the office. We typically celebrate with a cake. Who doesn't love birthday cake.We have three birthdays this month. Sweet!
(BTW, this is Elisha, not June)
Date: October 13, 2010 
