Friday came. It was my birthday and my mom’s birthday, of course. Since she had come into town the night before we were able to spend at least part of our birthdays together.

So we woke up and my amazing hubby made us his birthday special…pancakes with our initials on them.

After some time with my mom and the kids, it was time to head to Chicago. My terrific parents babysat the kids for the weekend so that I could go to Chicago for the Les Mills quarterly. I had invited some of the people who take my classes who inspire me to come to be inspired themselves. My sister, Ann and I rode to Chicago together. As I picked Ann up she brought out basket of goodies and this…change for the tollway. She’s a thinker that one.

Since it was my birthday and Zach was nowhere in sight I wanted to get sushi (Zach hates sushi). So we rode the train into the city and got some delicious, delicious food. Here is a picture of some of it. The spicy tuna roll melted my heart and made me fall in love all over again.

Somehow the restaurant was out of most of their wines on their wine list so I thought I’d try a Plum wine. Not impressed, at all. But a pretty color either way.

We also did some saucy texting, which was hilarious.

The end of my birthday night ended with a drink at our hotel. It was a great day. Spending it with these ladies made it so very special.

Tuesday was also Trysten’s Kindergarten “graduation-type-thing”. They basically put on a 20 second play and then showed a picture slideshow for 30 minutes. I love my son and all, but I know what he looks like and I take enough pictures as it is. But we went, because that’s what you do as a mom. And because I’m so incredibly proud of him.

I really can’t believe he’s old enough to be a kindergarten graduate. Seriously so, so honored to be called mommy by this boy.

This was actually his last day (Friday) but super cute.

Tariku eating the cake at the graduation.

Trysten was a cloud during the play. Seen here being arguably the best cloud ever to walk the earth.

Our family shot. Don’t ask why I didn’t change before I went, it was a busy day and I felt less than perfect.

Papa teaching Dailah the balance beam basics.

The Doozie enjoying her cake.

Where did the week go? Last Sunday was my nephew, Oliver’s, birthday party. He turned 5 and here are some pictures of his costume party.

The next day Dailah and Tariku were still in the mood to costume.

Tuesday was my mom-in-law’s birthday. (Also my oldest dog, Aristotle. He turned 5, precious guy). Tuesday night I had book club. Since my birthday was on Friday Beth had made a cake and put a “T” in candles. I really love my book club.

Wednesday night we went to a restaurant to celebrate all of our birthdays and a few friends came out for that. It was loads of fun. Thursday was my brother-in-law’s birthday. Also the night my mom came into town which allowed Zach and myself to get a dinner alone, which was fabulous.

Friday was both my birthday and my moms. More to come on that day and the weekend.