Day 21 of Thanks

Today I'm thankful for birthdays and the fun that comes with celebrating them.  Today is my husband's 32nd birthday and we've a weekend full of festivities.  Benton's parents came in town Friday to celebrate and help with Parker on Saturday night so we could do some adult celebrating.  Julie & Brad Gossett came over for some drinks and Sasha & Jeff Denman stopped by on the way home from Dallas and stayed for dinner.

On Saturday we went down to NorthPark and went shopping and at lunch I told Benton about his birthday surprise.  I had booked us a room at the Four Seasons and his parents were babysitting!  He was excited, but he also saw straight through the sweet gesture and knew that I would benefit equally from some pampering and sleeping in!

We met friends for dinner at Joe T's - which Benton picked, so I really didn't plan everything to benefit me, although it is my favorite restaurant.  Brad Gossett, Jenya & Craig Felder, the Denmans, and Summer & Andrew Estes all joined us for B's birthday dinner.  After visiting a couple of watering holes, we called it a night and went back to enjoy our awesome room & view.  We had breakfast in bed and were back to reality by noon.  Thanks to Benton's parents, MiMi and Daddy B, for watching Parker for us so we could get some R&R.

This was the ninth year I've celebrated Benton's birthday with him, and it was the first year I forgot to get him a card.  Bad wife award was canceled out by the hotel room though, I think.  Benton said he was glad I saved $4 and didn't waste money on a card.  He may not mind, but this is no reason not to get me a card for Valentine's, our anniversary, my birthday, or just because (which never happens mind you!).

Happy Birthday Benton - and if you're nice enough this year, you just might get your very own $4 birthday card next year.  Love, Kristen