November 12, 2009

It's My Birthday Too Yeah!



I turned 41 today. I know- really! The nice thing about this year is that my husband was home to celebrate with me. Last year he had just deployed to Iraq and that kinda sucked for me (and him). This year he had the day off even (he always does being in the military). We went to celebrate at my favorite pancake house for breakfast. I haven't been there since we were residents back 5 years or so ago. Still tasted great! It's called the Original Pancake House. I was so full I haven't eaten much the rest of the day. T had to leave for a young men's activity at the temple tonight, so we will have a birthday dinner tomorrow with cake. My presents were modest but nice. I don't feel so guilty now about the leaf blower I got for T in August. I got wool socks, two kinds of lip gloss from my girly girls, glass canisters to store our sugar and flour so I can stop scooping directly from the bags thankyouverymuch. I didn't feel that the wife of a neuro-opthamologist veteran should be stooping to such levels every time she made snickerdoodles. Does that seem cocky? Sorry! Also we have an ant problem from time to time, so I am glad he got me what I asked for. I also wanted a certain cook book that the store was sold out of so he got me another one. I am happy that they tried and it does look like a nice cook book, but I think I will be returning it and ordering on Amazon. Snotty again! I know! But it is my birthday and I will be using this cook book to serve a family that deserves the very best right? And actually the one I wanted is cheaper T says- so double score!

I got 36 (but who's counting) happy birthday wishes on facebook making me feel ultra popular. One lesser known high school acquaintance sent me a male belly dancer birthday video. I am thinking of putting it on the blog. I got a lot of calls from family and a couple friends so that was nice. One friend who I have known since before kindergarten was texting me while delivering a baby. She had her 10th baby on my birthday at around 4:00pm. So nice of her! I just hope she doesn't name the baby Gemma. Pronounced like gem, but still, you know what people are going to call her. You just shouldn't do that to someone with a veteran's day birthday, you know?

Here's a bit of trivia, I was born on Veteran's day, my due date was actually Halloween, and my mother found out she was expecting me on April Fools Day. Which I am thinking makes the date of conception probably close to Valentines Day.... Yes, and you thought it was a jolly holiday with Mary Poppins didn't you? There should be another version written with lyrics like "It's a jolly holiday with Kelly, Kelly makes your blah blah blah..." What do you think? If they ever do a sequel I hope it will be considered.

And one last bit of birthday information for you... While running errands with my T today (11/11) in the Crayola isle at 11:11 (and 11 seconds) we kissed. For it was my birthday after all. I hope the security cameras caught it.

Hope 41 will be a banner year!

11 comments:

Melody said...

Happy birthday, Kelly! Oh my goodness, the Original Pancake House -- I'm so jealous. I loved eating at that one on Rockville Pike; I seriously think about it every time I make pancakes, which is a lot. Anyway, hope it was a lovely day, and yes, I'm sure 41 will be a banner year for you.

Kelly said...

Yes that pancake house is the bomb. I had the continental crepes drenched in orange liqueur with a tropical syrup that tasted of pine apple. I also had a side of hash browns with onion and a tall creamy chocolate milk.

Don't judge- it was my birthday!

Kristina P. said...

Happy birthdat, Kelly! My favorite thing to eat their is their Dutch Baby. SOOOOO amazing.

noyb said...

happy happy birthday!

Kelly said...

I remember we ordered the dutch baby once and it was so huge! I still dream of it sometimes.... Maybe next year. Do they have a branch in SLC?

CSIowa said...

There is a bunch of Walker Bros. Original Pancake Houses in Chicago. They are awesome!

Melissa said...

Sounds like you had the best birthday ever!! You deserve it--and don't feel bad about exchanging gifts you don't like. You need the best! Love ya kelly!

Dallas said...

Happy, happy birthday (Yesterday)!! I just love reading your blog! I know it sounds cheesy when I say this but, it is my favorite to read!! You are so talented and keep it so interesting! Plus it is so fun getting to know you better even though we live so far away! :) Glad to hear your birthday went well! You deserve it!

Rhonda said...

Happy Birthday Sis. I know I'm late but what can I say. I never was very sentimental. Kind of like Mom. Remember. I did think about you yesterday for a momment at work while visiting a WW2 vet. What a privlidge. I always remember you on Veteralns day too. I didn't get home until late though so decided to wait til today. I was at a witches house doing service in the dark. It was pretty scary but she really is a very nice kook. I'm finding Home Health Nursing very interesting. I really should keep a journal of the interesting events that I experience each day. Anyway, I hope you have a great year. Life is great. You are a great person and I love you and your family.

Katie said...

Sounds like a good birthday. Hey, I say returning the book for the one you want is right on.

peewee said...

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY!! I have a special warm fuzziness for all scorpios! AND every single year on my bday that's the FIRST thing I have to do....Get pancakes (usually at Ihop) and the other thing I must do is get a hot fudge 3 scoop sundae at Baskin-Robbins.

:)