The BIG 2-7!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

26 years ago... man life was good!

Yes, it's true. I turned 27 last week. I can't believe I've officially crossed over to being in my late 20's. Randy, my co-worker and the girls surprised me with a cinnamon roll breakfast and Birthday balloon which was awfully sweet. That night I made myself and the girls Funfetti Brownies... they are now my absolute favorite brownies EVER!

I was reminded by the girls that I had an "odd Birthday". I guess they think if I don't get the day off of work and go "party" my Birthday is offically lame. Can't say I didn't think the same thing when I was their age.

So for the past couple weeks Randy has been leaving me little notes to celebrate my Birthday. Such as, "Your Birthday is in 13 days and your Birthday suprise is in 15 days. I bet you wish you knew what it was, right? Just make sure you pack an over night bag". So needless to say my mind has been wondering for the past couple weeks, "What could Randy be planning?"

Well Randy had planned for a two day get away to Starved Rock State Park Lodge.

So we arrived around lunch time and enjoyed a nice lunch in the resturant at the lodge. Took a nice hour walk around the state park grounds and then Randy had scheduled a prenatal message for me that afternoon. I had the most amazing hour and a half prenatal massage that was heaven sent! I only wish Randy could have experienced it with me. After a nice relaxing massage we went for a dip in the pool and ended the night with a nice dinner.

The next day we ventured out for a 2 hour hike which ended up kicking my butt the next day. I never understood what pregnant woman were saying when they talked about being short of breath and exhausted after a walk at the mall. Well, NOW i get it. I was pooped by the end of the day, but it was so worth it to be in the beautiful 70 degree weather enjoying the outdoors with my husband.

Here are some pictures from my Birthday get away. Thank you again babe for taking time to think of me and create a wonderful 27th Birthday for me. I love you!