Happy Birthday!

Mike and I were born 2 weeks apart (15 days exactly), so May is always an exciting time for us with 2 birthdays to celebrate. This year with graduation, it was even MORE fun because I had to get creative in order to make the budget stretch for all celebrations. Mike had two finals on his birthday, so we really had a hard time celebrating. He took a final in the morning and then we went out to eat at In N' Out--Mike's favorite! He then ran back to school to study and prepare for his second final of the day. I wanted to go to Disneyland with Mike, but that never happened. Mike didn't get home until 8, when we picked him up. We came home, sang happy birthday, opened presents, and had birthday cake. I left for New York the next day, so we couldn't do much more celebrating. Kind of anti-climatic, but still fun.

Mike and his birthday cake--chocolate with chocolate frosting (both made from scratch). He put on Abby's bib because he sometimes makes a mess.

Abby trying on Mike's new basketball shoes!

Abby trying on Mike's new shirt. She loves wearing our clothes!

Mike and Abby opening presents.

For my birthday, Mike made us breakfast in the morning, which Abby did not eat. We struggle with getting her to eat table food (aka--food we eat), so she had her normal oatmeal, bananas, and Life cereal. Mike had an orientation meeting for his Bar Prep class, so Abby and I headed to Disneyland for my birthday! It was a perfect day to go--slightly overcast, not too hot, with a cool breeze. It was extremely crowded, but we hit a couple of rides and actually waited in line to meet Minnie and Pluto. We then came home, I put Abby down for a nap, and I went and got a massage while Mike stayed with Abby. After the Ragnar Relay, my team gave me a massage certificate, so I used it on my birthday! It was almost the best part of my birthday! I say ALMOST because Mike and I actually went on a DATE that night. We rarely go out just the two of us, so it's always a nice treat. We got dinner, and then hit a movie at the dollar theater. It was so much fun--and so RELAXING without Abby. I love the girl, but sometimes I need time with just Mike. What a great birthday!

Abby and Minnie--Abby was so excited to sit with her!

Riding It's a Small World...Abby really likes this ride, but she always gets nervous at first (hence the face).

Mike's creative birthday cake for he made for me. It was carrot with butter-cream frosting and shaved Toblerone on top. Yummy!

My favorite present: My mom cross-stitched this! It is beautiful! And made me cry when I opened it.

Here's a close-up of the cross-stitch: TONS of work!! So pretty!

My other favorite present from Mike's parents: NEW RUNNING shoes! I went and got "fitted" for new shoes--and ran in these today. These are going to be my new best friend!

It's weird to think we are now 27.....I used to always think this age was "old" and very close to 30. Bummer...I guess it happens to all of us at some point--the getting old part. :) Here's to another year where we will more adventures!