My Birthday

I usually hate my birthday. Like, it should be completely skipped over every year. But after this year's birthday, I think I might be a little more optimistic in the future. Dave really outdid himself and completely spoiled me.

First thing in the morning, he let me sleep in and he got the kids up, dressed, fed, and off to school. Jett had come into my room to give me a really cute card, a penny, a gift card he had gotten last year for his birthday (lol!), and a Lego plaque he made that says "Mom!".

After I got ready, Dave drove me to Nails 21 on Main where I got a pedicure and didn't have to talk to anyone. It was amazing. Of course, my nail got messed up as soon as I got home, but it was still nice having pretty toes.

After he picked me up (with balloons), we went and got lunch at Zao and headed home. Dave told me I could watch the second season of Stranger Things, which also happened to come out on my birthday, but I hesitantly resisted so we could watch it together (you're welcome, Dave). So I watched Scrubs and folded laundry while he and Miles made me my birthday cake!

A few hours later, Dave sent me to University Mall to get an hour massage at Remedez, and it was heaven. It was everything I wanted. Again, no talking, and me just enjoying being pampered. After my massage, I took advantage of their amenities and showered. I got home, did my hair and makeup, and then Dave's parents came to watch the kids while we went to the Peruvian restaurant in SLC. We had the papas a la huancaina, platanos fritos, ceviche, and decided to try something different than the lomo saltado, which I kind of regret because lomo is amazing, but it was still fun trying something different. I still don't really know what it was. Ha ha ha ha!

After we got home, we had the cake Dave and Miles made me, which was my favorite: cake box German chocolate.

After Dave's parents left, the boys played me a special song and it was incredibly entertaining and hilarious. They're the best. Even if they are all tone deaf.

The boys also gave me some cute cards and sweets, as well as a coupon book! My first coupon book! And a lot of the coupons have to do with cleaning, which I'm a big fan of.

Then the Sunday after, Dave's parents had us over to once again celebrate my birthday! And Mom made me meatless enchiladas, ceviche, and some amazing bread. It was such a great meal! And to top  it off, they gave me the gift of money! Woo hoo!

It was an awesome birthday and honestly, it was the best birthday I've ever had.

Hee Haw Farms

On October 23rd, we took the boys to Hee Haw Farms. This has become our yearly fall tradition as opposed to Cornbelly's. I just can't handle the crowds and I can't justify spending an obscene amount of cash on something that really shouldn't cost that much. So Hee Haw Farms is where it's at!

The slide is always a favorite. I made the mistake of not taking my keys out of my back pocket before sliding down. That was fun.

They had a new bunny house this year and the boys were all over that. Miles especially. They kept making us go back to hold the bunnies. Those poor bunnies.

After that, we took the wagon thing (which was clearly built by a Cub Scout because the thing was going to fall apart any minute) to do the corn maze. I personally detest corn mazes. They trigger my anxiety and I'm either afraid of getting lost or one of my kids getting lost. But we stayed together for the most part and it wasn't too bad. I did, however, regret instantly dressing Miles in orange and gray.

After that, the boys rode the little animal train and rolled inside a giant tube. Because I guess that's fun.

Then we did my favorite activity: The Corn Pit! I helped them cover themselves and then Dave decided to "shower" them with corn feed. This led to the boys intentionally filling up their shirts and pants with corn, upon which hilariousness ensued.

 We had taken two cars so Dave could leave for work. He ended up leaving after the corn, so after the boys were finished, we got ice cream!

The boys rode the slide a few more times, climbed up this big hay stack, and then we went home! They had dirt in their shoes and corn in their underwear, but they had fun!