birth month, I mean week, I mean day.

So my birthday was fabulous, although I was a sickie (see previous post). For those who know me, I like to make a big deal about my birthday. And I also like all those around me to make a big deal about it as well. I trained Joey early on in our relationship about this birthday thing...he thinks its over-the-top, but HELLO??? Let's be honest, I am over-the-top and I don't think I'm fooling anyone if I try to pretend I'm not. Back to the birth week, I went out to dinner 6 out of the 7 nights that week. And I took some pictures to document these fun times:

Monday night. P.F. Changs. We went out for our neighbor Brian's birth. It was hard for me to let it be his birthday, but I did it. haha! I still pretended it was mine, only secretly though.

Tuesday night. Sushi. Dinner with Joey. I love him.

Wednesday night. Bonefish. With my parents. Love them too.

Thursday night. Pan Asia. Half price martinis. Dinner with my Phi Mu ladies. We like to get together as much as possible, and a birthday is a great excuse! I really do love this group of women and when we get together, it is like we are back in college. And we looooove to tell story about our glory days. That's right, we are officially Phi Mu has-beens.

Friday night. (The actual day of birth). The Bulldog. Lots and Lots of full priced drinks. Bourbon and diet. With Joey,Tyler, Carly, Jay and Brian. I was determined to go out even though I really didn't feel good.

Saturday night. Booger and Johnny's wedding in Mccomb. Beautiful wedding and beautiful couple. Open Bar at reception always equals fun times. (I kinda sound like I have an alcohol problem, but I really don't). Even Edward Cullen wanted to wish my a happy birthday. It even had a song from Twilight when you opened it. Thanks Alyssa for the great card!! Disregard the chubby face.

So, needless to say, I had a great week...and I am blessed to have so many amazing people in my life to share my festivities with.

So I also thought I would share some of my presents. Since we just moved into a new house, I thought it would be good opportunity to get some of the higher priced items we needed (or wanted) as gifts. That's right, I think on my feet.

Joey got me these lovely accent chairs...

And I got myself (with Joey's permission) this AMAZING painting and lamps for the foyer from my new favorite store, IO Metro. The painting is HUGE, even though it doesn't look like it in this picture. love it!

Also, this accent chair for our master bedroom...love it too!

And I ordered silk drapes for the dining room today..but those take 4-6 weeks to come in because they are custom. Happy birthday to me!

In conclusion, thank you everyone that made my birthday special. Because it really was the best 2nd 25th birthday ever! And I will leave you with a recent portrait of my children.