One Amazing Birthday!

WOW! I had the most wonderful birthday this year. It was amazing spending it with Evy, Durbin & the rest of my family. Evy & I watched the Barbie Channel (which she loves) & played with her new toys:) I never thought some of these baby toys would be so difficult to figure out:)

In the evening we went to Bellerive for dinner. (I always leave feeling like I'm going to burst...but it's sooo yummy)

I didn't really want gifts this year. I wanted to spend time with the ones I love. However, those loved ones gave me great presents, so I thank them:)

My brother, Melissa & Jack gave me my home depot needs, which I was so thankful for...it will come in so handy. My parents/in-laws gave us our vacation to the Virgin Islands where my parents will come along with Durbin, Evy & I in April-May. I definitely wouldn't leave Evy at home!!! I'm so excited to see her on the beach for the very first time.

Even though I told Durbin I didn't want anything, being the wonderful husband he is, he surprised me with gorgeous flowers. He signed the card "John" so I almost thought it was my brother:) LOL He also gave me a little box....The pictures don't do it justice....I absolutely love it. There is definitely some truth when they say diamonds are a girls best friend! This was in honor of my little girl!

KATE'S BIRTHDAY BASH

Kate finally hit the big 35 so we had to do a little celebrating! (meaning a few hours of course) Typical me, I left my camera on the table so there are a ton of pictures of people I don't know. I think it was actually you, Kate, who took those:) We had a great time on your birthday and hope you did too! It's so wonderful having you in our lives! I think next year we'll be too old for that "kind" of party so maybe a nice daytime tea party:) LOL

The Birthday Girl

Kate, Christy, Myself & Sarah

Andrea & I....she happens to be my tenant &

I didn't even recognize her:) haha

2011 New Year's Eve at Bellerive

On New Year's Eve Durbin, Evy and I went to Bellerive to celebrate with my parents and Jack. We had a blast! There is nothing better than spending New Years with your baby...where else would you want to be??!! Although we were home by 9:30 Evy stayed up til 1am in her jumparoo watching all the celebrations on TV. She had a blast! Once midnight struck I shed a little tear as I picked her up and thanked GOD for the best gift of 2010.....my precious little Evy! What a year 2010 had been! It seemed to come and go so quickly with so many wonderful things happening. It's crazy that it's already 2011, but Durbin and I are so excited to start this new year with our new little one! We don't plan on EVER spending a New Year's Eve without her....until she decides we're not cool enough for her:)

Here's some pictures from the evening....they speak for themselves!!

carriage ride at Bellerive

Grandpa Jack wanting to get Evy's face painted

Where's Jack???

Jack and Grandma Cathy

Some confetti for Evy:)