I'm finally getting around to posting about my birthday! Better late than never, right?!?! It really took me quite a while to get over the fact that Kristen was out...I didn't even sleep that great Thursday night just thinking about how Eric had done that! It was seriously so sweet and thoughtful of him...he spoiled me! Part of Eric's gift was also some money to go on a shopping spree. I feel like nothing fits and complain every morning as I stare at the clothes in my closet and I just needed new clothes so shopping we went on Friday. Kristen, Ella & I headed down to South Coast where we met Jen & Caden and Bethany, Ezekiel, Becca Jane & Bethany's niece for lunch a little shopping. We took over Corner Bakery and I'm pretty sure we got some dirty and annoyed looks as our strollers were taking up part of the walk way but it was a really fun time! Then, Kristen and I did some shopping. I didn't have a ton of luck shopping but we had a great time anyway!
Yes...we were a sight to see!
We got home and rested for a while before Eric took us out on a date to Parker's Lighthouse in Long Beach (Ella stayed with a friend). We had yummy seafood and enjoyed the pretty atmosphere.
With my handsome hubby...how did I get so lucky???
Eric with his 2 ladies!
Saturday was quite the day. Storms were brewing in Seattle but the only earlier flight out of Long Beach was at 11:30 and that was just so early...Ryan (Kristen's husband) said he thought it would be fine and the guy Kristen talked to from Alaska Airlines made her feel like an idiot for even thinking the weather would be bad that night. So, we went on with our day. Eric had Ella and Kristen and I ran to a fabric store and got coffee and then picked up some In and Out for a late lunch. We got back around 2:30 and Kristen checked her flight status...CANCELLED! Uh-oh! She called Ryan and he said the weather was getting pretty bad. So, we checked flights out of LAX and there was a flight leaving at 4:30...all the later ones were cancelled. Immediately, Kristen got on the phone with Alaska where it said her wait time was 30 minutes. By this time it's about 3:15. There were still seats available on that flight but we weren't sure if she would get booked on one. We made the call to start driving to the airport while on hold and bank on the fact that she would get on. About half-way to the airport, she finally talked to someone and got booked on the flight with the warning that it still might be cancelled. I dropped her off and then waited a couple blocks away until she called that she was boarding. She made it home safely (thankfully) and she said it was just about the scariest landing ever...a total blizzard there! We totally felt like we were on the Amazing Race on our trip to the airport though...a fun adventure!
This was truly the most memorable birthday I've ever had! Not once did I ever suspect Eric would fly her out! I am so thankful to have such a thoughtful husband who knew what would really mean so much to me! Thank you, Babe! What a fun surprise you gave me! You truly spoiled me and WAY exceeded my expectations for my big 3-0!
This is how I find her every morning and after naps....just waiting for me to come in! I LOVE it!
Ella & Aubrie
