b-day weekend

my birthday bouquet!

 My birthday actually falls on a weekend this year (Sunday) and we decided to celebrate a little early (so that I can relax and do whatever we want Sunday ;-).  We started off our morning heading out to Medina to join Tobin's extended family in the Walk To End Alzheimer in honor of Grandma Thomas.  Team M.O.M. (Memories of Mom) was out there in full force.  Some of the little ones even ran part of the walk (partly due to our late arrival =).  The kids always have fun with family!
After the Walk, we spent some time at home preparing for our friends to come hang out.  We had intended to just have a nice laid back fire outside this evening, but with the thunderstorms that rolled in, we decided to just hang out indoors.  Our neighbors Justin and Tracy made a delicious homemade pizza and wings (divine), and paired with some brownies from Megan and Kateri, along with other great wines brought as gifts, we had a fantastic evening.  The kids (about 11 of them) entertained themselves in the playroom for the most part.  The rest of us got to hang out and just chat!  Great ending to a nice Saturday.  =)

 

 The girlies and guys (minus a few early departures!)

 

 

Here are some pics from the girl's gymnastics class this Friday =)

 

Finally on Sunday (my birthday), I had an opportunity to sleep in late!  We then joined mom, dad, and jen at First Watch for a nice Brunch.  We came home and had a perfect afternoon relaxing, playing outside, riding bikes, and another amazing brisket dinner by the Shammots!  Tob and I ended our evening by going out for a little movie date (courtesy of Gramma and Bapa) and sharing some Cheesecake Factory treats upon our return... yum!  Perfect weekend!