My birthday started out great with my Mom coming by to make me a special breakfast; a pork roll sandwich. For anyone who doesn't know, this is a New Jersey thing. Pork roll is like a cross between bologna, salami, and summer sausage. Then you slice it in circles and fry it in a pan, you add an over easy egg, a slice of cheese and put it all on a crusty roll. It is THE BEST! What a way to start the day, thanks Mom!
Mom brought me a birthday balloon.
**please excuse my early morning pj's, no makeup, and not done hair look =)
Trying to get a birthday picture, with a not cooperative Anabelle.
After breakfast I spent the rest of the day running errands and preparing for our guests for the weekend, Adam and Marena. In the evening John got home and we had a birthday dinner at Outback and then home to open presents and put Anabelle to bed. John gave me a really pretty pair of silver hoop earrings. Then around 9 o'clock I headed to the airport to pick up 2 of my favorite people. Adam & Marena
From the moment they got in the car till the moment I dropped them back off at the airport the fun didn't stop. We had a great time and my cheeks hurt from laughing so much. On Friday Adam and Marena went into the city to see a friend of ours defend his dissertation. Curtis is now Dr. Mason and we are very proud of him! We celebrated by trying out a Chicago tradition that we had never tried before. Hot Doug's has been touted as the best place in town for a hot dog. The line is long, but worth it. I had a char-grilled dog with ketchup, mustard and pickle. I also enjoyed some duck fat fries and tater tots. Everything was delicious, and the customer service in this place is phenomenal! I give it 5 stars.John, Adam, Anabelle, Curtis, Erica, Marena at Hot Doug's.
I had to get in on the picture too.
Friday night we had a great time going out to dinner and then just hanging out. We spent a lot of time laughing and showing off our knowledge of 80s music. Saturday morning came way too early, we were all tired from staying up late. We had a fun day planned with some friends coming by to watch football and get a chance to visit with Adam and Marena while they were in town. It was nice to have a lot of old friends from college around and get a chance to catch up. Anabelle enjoying some cake from Marena.
Anabelle and Darcy.
Me Marena and Darcy
Before we knew it, Sunday morning was here and it was time to take Marena and Adam to the airport. I wish we lived closer, but I am so thankful that we do get to see them as often as we do. Can't wait for the next time we are together!Anabelle and Marena get in a few last hugs.
Bye Adam and Marena, we love you, thanks for visiting!
2 comments:
Sounds like you had a great time--wish I could have been there!! Happy birthday!
It was such a fantastic weekend! We loved every second of it!
Miss you all already!
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