My Birthday Weekend

Birthdays that fall on the weekends are the best. On Friday (my actual birthday) I actually had a half-day off work, because we had a work outing where we had a potluck and then went bowling. I'm not the best bowler in the world (they actually gave out prizes to the best and worst bowlers, and I got a half day of vacation as my prize. And I'll give you a hint; I wasn't the best bowler, which leaves only one option.) I actually bowled a 115 my first game--quite possibly my highest score ever--but my second game is what earned me the title of worst bowler (66). Oh well, anything's better than being at work on your birthday!

Then that night, Dan took me to the Blue Marlin. It was SO good, and I love the atmosphere. It's a very quaint restaurant right off the square, and there's probably only about 10 tables in there. I was slightly disappointed, though, because I was craving the lobster (they have the best), but they were out. I got the crab legs instead, which were still very good. After we got home, Dan gave me my presents, and I was very excited that he got me two pairs of pajama/yoga pants for lounging around the house in. The pants I usually wear to relax in are over 10 years old and have huge holes in them. So now I have something that I won't be ashamed to answer the door in ;)

On Saturday, we went biking, and it was a beautiful spring day. We had bought Dan a bike last weekend and figured this weekend was the perfect time to use it! That night, Tracy and the girls took us to Cloud 9 Grille for my birthday. It was so good; I had some of the best filet mignon I'd ever had, and the salmon that came with it was excellent. We really enjoyed our night out with them, and Rori proudly showed me how she wrapped some of my gifts. She actually did a good job, too!

Sunday we went out to my grandparents' house to play cards and have lunch with them. It's amazing how much they continue to improve after that horrible car accident last May. We brought our bikes along again (we have to take the tires off every time just to get it in the car, but oh well) so after we left their house we could just get on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail, which goes right through their city. We biked about 9 miles, and the countryside is so beautiful. It'll be even prettier once things start to get green again!

It's a good thing we spent a lot of time outdoors this weekend, because right now it's just pouring rain, and it's supposed to continue for the next couple of days. Ugh.