One awesome birthday weekend!

This year, George decided to make my birthday extra special as it was a big one, the big 4-0. It all started on Thursday night, when he and the kids gave me my presents the night before my birthday to start off the weekend with a bang. They spoiled me with my favorite things -  fig tree for planting, Grantchester DVDs for watching, a cookbook for reading, and a basket of Garden & Gun's handpicked southern goodies for cooking and eating. I have to admit, I couldn't have been more surprised or happier. 

On my actual birthday (the 1st), I took off work and George took me to Thomasville where I visited my favorite store, The Bookshelf, and got some beautiful coloring books for adults. George and I went to the Q Cafe, but because he was still suffering symptoms of the stomach flu that had moved through our house, I got no pictures and we cut our visit short to go home and rest for the evening. 

The celebration continued that night at the University Center Club where George had made reservations for the Steak and Lobster Dinner. 

We had a fantastic dinner and I went home with balloons and great memories with my family. 

Finally, tonight, George took me to Aprons again for a Cajun-inspired post-birthday/pre-Mother's Day Brunch. The brunch was a four-course meal of Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Guava Barbecue Shrimp with Manchego Cheese Grits, Oil Poached Rack of Lamb with Mint Jam, and New Orleans Beignets. 

In all, George and the kids made my 40th so special, and I'll never forget how they made me feel. Best birthday yet!