Happy Birthday to ME!

After everyone left Kellan's birthday party, the boys laid down for a nap.  In nearly no time, the adults were outside enjoying the fine summer afternoon.  Papa (background right) fired up the lawn mover, Carrie caught up on the Pottery Barn Kids catalogue that came in Kellan's box and Nana enjoyed some shade and an ice tea.  (The goal for next year is a patio with built in shade!)

This was Saturday, August 25, Carrie's birthday.  Since it was also the day of Kellan's 2nd birthday party, Kellan got the first 9 hours and Carrie took the next 9.  Time to relax and start the birthday celebration!

Papa got his daily work out in mowing our luscious yard.

I accomplished a bit of magazine shopping for Kellan's future big boy bed.

"See Keith, wouldn't this be a nice bedspread?  What do you think?  Maybe you should think it's a great choice, don't you think?" 

That afternoon, we had moved the relaxation to the front yard in the shade provided by the house.

(Que Top Gun music)

Much to Mamas birthday surprise, in walked Maverick, complete with his aviators.

Oliver giving his best tough-guy look.  It's always hard to give a tough guy look when you would prefer to smile.  He's such a handsome boy.

That night, Keith and I went downtown to celebrate another fabulous birthday together.  We had dinner reservations at Rioja in Larimer Square.

Kristi and Patrick joined us to celebrate and since we were a tad early for dinner, we kicked it off at Oceans for cocktails.

We LOVE Rioja!

They have amazing food that is fresh and new each time we visit.

Once again, this time exceeded our expectations.

Carrie and Keith enjoying a great birthday dinner.

Patrick and Kristi, our birthday celebration partners in crime.

We had such a great time and closed the place down.  By the time we finished our amazing dinner, complete with dessert, we were the last lone diners. 

Thanks to Keith for making this birthday a great one!  I loved every minute of it from the special delivery Starbucks Chai first thing in the morning, the exact necklace that I had been hoping for (two medallions with the boys names and birth dates on them), mani/pedi in the afternoon and topped off with an amazing night out on the town.  You're the Best!!