Laid back birthday

After a whirlwind two-week adventure with sick kids, sick husband, and Doug traveling, I was ready for a relaxed Saturday together to celebrate my birthday.  I got to workout, shower and do my hair (in solitude!) and get my car washed (for free) all before lunch time!  It was excellent.  

We went to Gingers in Springville for dinner.  It is my MOST favorite restaurant because I can eat anything on the menu and it is delicious.  Doug took me to the mall to get  few things I needed, but I walked out empty-handed.  I have to LOVE something in order to buy it.  It was a good effort though.  :-)  Doug is the best.  Thanks Aunt Michelle for watching Ethan and Sydney.  They had a great time at the park.

We went home and celebrated with my favorite pie Doug had made that day.  It is a chocolate truffle pie that is so rich, a sliver is enough.  There is 2 1/2 cups of cocoa in one pie!

We put the kids to bed when we walked in the door, but Ethan and Sydney enjoyed the pie the next evening.  They loved it, especially Ethan.  He loves sweets where Sydney would probably prefer a tortilla chip or two...or twelve.