Sam and I had a day together (which was SO nice after him working most weekends). He gave me my presents FIRST THING (AKA 6am!!) And they were such fun gifts! One was even a cup I mentioned once in Starbucks that I liked :) We went and saw a fun movie and had dinner at our friend Sally's. She made my favorite meal these days-- STEAK and Sweet Potato and Pumpkin! YUM!!
I received SO many Facebook messages and emails! I was so surprised and laughed at how much I receive love by words! I found myself smiling all day long as I checked my messages. I did laugh at how so many of my birthday wishes were from the States, where I haven't lived for a year...I said to Sam, "You can tell where I am investing all my relational energy still." :) I just haven't dialed in here to new friends and am quite okay with that. I felt very encouraged and loved by all the kind words and a little overwhelmed even by the sweet things that people said.
On Sunday Sam had to work all day and was very busy. It was a SUNNY day FINALLY!!! I was so excited! I went and got a Chai Latte in my new mug and headed to the beach to read and be in the sunshine.
Sam happened to be down at the beach shooting a race so I got to see him and hang out with him to my very HAPPY SURPRISE for a little while as he worked.
It was so nice to have a day of warm and NOT FREEZING weather! I even got a little color--I AM SO READY FOR SUMMER TIME TAN! The wind here has been so bad that Sunday was a much needed break. I am quite looking forward to enjoying the beach. I made it through the winter (almost) and now living at the beach will be worth the endurance of winter!
I spent the rest of the day with Sam's mom and family, buying baby stuff (with some of the money from the virtual shower!) It was so fun to be able to get things like a monitor and a diaper genie :) We even found a swing after MUCH searching! NZ has VERY VERY little swing options. Fisher Price only ships ONE, yep you read that right, ONE style to NZ! UGH!!! But we found one that is pretty cute if I do say so myself :)
His mom then made me my favorite meal again! Steak and sweet potatoes--YUM! It was quite a fun weekend and I felt spoiled and loved by all the gifts and words!
Happy birthday darling Dana!! We Virgos have to stick together...!!
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