Birthday Celebration

My birthday was on August 24. I had a great birthday. Rob spoiled me with a new camera (which he was supposed to get for his birthday, but when he ordered it online in May, it turned out to be a big mess). It is AWESOME!!! We got a Nikon D5000. It is an SLR camera. As we didn't know how to use it, we are taking camera classes. We have gone the last couple of Saturdays. They have been very interesting. On Saturday evening, we went over to Frisco Square to practice taking pictures. It has been a fun present. I also got workout equipment. The hardest thing about being pregnant was the weight I put on. I realize I put on more than I actually needed to, but at the time I felt like I was doing my best. However, I am not determined to take the weight off. So, I bought dumbbells and workout videos so I can start to get back in shape. I played around with the idea of getting a gym membership, but I don't feel comfortable putting Max in daycare while I work out. Not that there is anything wrong with them. I just don't want Max to pick up any germs from the other kids, especially with all this crazy swine flu going around! I have also found that I don't workout at the gym unless I have someone to go with. It has been nice to workout at home. I have been able to take Max in the stroller and go running, and then come back and lift weights. I still have a long ways to go, but I have started the process. On my actual birthday, Rob had training bright and early, so I did my own thing at home. Rob got home earlier than he expected, which was a great surprise, and he brought me some beautiful roses. The directions on the roses were to cut the stems and put them in a vase with one half water and one half Sprite/7up (and then repeat every couple of days). I have never used Sprite in my flower water, but I did and they were bloomed really well. For dinner, Rob took me to Chili's. I really love eating there. I love the Quesadilla Explosion Salad. I highly recommend it.


It was a wonderful birthday that didn't stop there. On Wednesday, I went to the Cheesecake Factory with a bunch of women from my church. Thank you ladies for the thoughtful gifts. It was so much fun to celebrate with all of you!