Where do I start? It seemed to of lasted for over a week, which was awesome! Tricia did an awesome job of remembering all kinds of things about me and what I like, which is very special and shows how much she listens to me, even when I ramble. I guess we'll just start on Friday night before my birthday. She had arranged for many of my closest friends to go to dinner at Cocina Superior. It was awesome, and I am so thankful for all those that were able to be there. It was really special to me. Most of all, it was just really great being surrounded by whom I think are my very closest friends, my girlfriend, while enjoying great food and conversation all at one time. Afterwards a few of us went up to the wine loft and hung out for awhile. It was an overall relaxing but very fun evening.
Saturday, Tricia and I just had a spontaneous day. Nothing planned, no agenda, just went out and had breakfast, did a little shopping and looking around and just enjoyed the day together. This is one of our favorite things to do, not much to it, which is great and really emphasizes the time we spend together, continuing to get to know each other better, learning the likes and dislikes, and honestly having a great time all along the way. It is amazing to me how much we laugh together. It is freeing and fun. Anyway, pressing on to the evening...
Tricia had asked me to make myself busy for a few hours while she got things ready for Saturday night...what was she up to? I really had no idea, but it was more incredible that I ever could have imagined. I went and ran some errands around town and really just wasted some time to give her time to do what she needed to do. She finally called me a few hours later and told me to come on over. As I pulled in the drive she stopped me almost at the end of her driveway, weird I thought, but I knew I needed to just go with it.
She told me to close my eyes while she led me down the driveway and through her carport to the back patio of her home. As I opened my eyes, I was amazed to see all that she had done to prepare for my birthday. It was something like out of a movie or something. Here is a pic just to give you an idea...
Dinner was very special, incredible lasagna from scratch with great garlic toast to go along with it. She put the finishing touches on this perfect dinner with a glass of our favorite wine. The evening was amazing. Just sitting and talking, laughing and enjoying each other. Tricia is so thoughtful and so sweet. Always wanting to serve and do for me, much more than I ever deserve, that's for sure. She gives great gifts too! Another place where I could see clearly just how much she listens to me and makes little mental notes along the way.
So yes, yes it was the best birthday ever! Thank you Tricia for this incredible series of events marking the beginning of another year of my life. Thanks to all my friends who have been there along the way. You have all made an impact in one way or another, whether you realize it or not. I appreciate you all, and am greatful for all those special people in my life. Yea, this is sappy, but who cares? It's my blog and I can be as sappy as I want with it.
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