Rumor is I'm still 29

Well, that's true...actually I'm just barely 29. It was a nice birthday in spite of the whole getting older thing. I told Brian that some things he could get me could include anything to help me feel more attractive (since I have definitely not been feeling very pretty lately)...you know like lipstick or nail polish or some new eye shadow. He called me early in the day and said, "Okay I've set up an appointment for you to get a makeover at the Dillard's Clinique counter". That was a surprise! I felt all dolled up for our date that evening, though I felt a little funny with blush on - I just don't think I can pull off the blush look. The funny coincidence was that the Clinique consultant turned out to be my cousin, Janene. So that was pretty crazy, but nice because I didn't feel so pressured into having to buy something.

I spent the daytime playing on the slip-n-slide in the backyard with the kids. I love the slip-n-slide. I feel like I can still do it well, and it helps me feel like a kid again. I think I impressed the kids with my sliding ability.

In the evening Brian took me out to a new restaurant called Sparks where I enjoyed a delicious Rock Shrimp Risotto, and then we quickly raced around D.I. before they closed so I could find some new clothes (I still want to go there some time when I'm not rushed, I know the perfect things I've been needing are in there somewhere), and then to the dollar theater. It it always so nice to go out on a date with my husband. And thanks to Joel (Brian's brother) and Emily for babysitting for my birthday date.

Tasha visited over the weekend and we did a few things to celebrate our birthday together. It was especially fun to sing in church with her and blow out birthday candles. I still always feel awkward whenever I have to celebrate my birthday by myself - I much prefer sharing it with Tasha.