Happy Birthday To ME!

Callie: "Trent is making a sand birthday cake, but I'm not going to tell you who it's for."

Rewind to the end of August. The summer just about to wrap up. The birthday week has become quite a popular privlidge lately. Here is how I spent the week.

I had the best birthday I've had in a long time! One last Dusty Road at Laubers, family dinner at my Mom's, a spontaneous, spectacular, summer evening at Kirches and a Sand Birthday Cake from the kids.

Marshall and I went to Kirches to celebrate our Anniversary last year. Since then it's become our fine dining place of choice. Little did we know it would solidify it's place so permenantly this birthday visit. I found a coupon on Resturant.com, so we decided it was worth the splurge. Not wanting to drive the kids to the grandparents, the plan was to take them with us. Last minute Marshall invited my parents to come along. What an evening.

Firstly, it was the company. I am so happy we had both the kids and my parents to share it with. The kids are usually good, but we really appreciated them this time they got so many nice compliments from the other resturant patrons.
Secondly, it was the atmosphere. Can't beat dining on a porch overlooking a quiet little lake. Add to that comfortable temps, no bugs, a gorgeous sunset and a live Jazz band, and the mood was set.
Third, the food. We chose a four course, chef special. You choose meat or seafood and they choose the rest. Ever heard of John Dori fish? Me neither, but its the finest fish in France and I can see why.
Fourth, and best of all the memories. The kids dancing to the band, entertaining everyone, and a family dance before the night was over. It's a birthday I will never forget.

Happy Birthday to Me!