1. I turned the big 30 at the beginning of this month. I'm still in denial about it, but I did have a nice birthday treat. Andy and I had a little staycation at the Mansion on Turtle Creek. We ate in the resturant there twice. The food was good but the desserts and southern biscuts could use a little work, in my humble opinion. My dinner was excellent though. I had lamb. Once I get past the whole eating a baby animal thing (I have the same issue with eggs), I really like lamb. The flavor is subtle and never too meaty (although I have only had lamb at 2 of the best hotels in Dallas, The Crescent and The Mansion). Andy had swordfish and since I am prego I didn't even taste it because of all the mercury warnings. He liked it--is all I can say. Here's some pics of our suite:
There were 2 rooms and 2 full baths. This is the living room with a TV bigger than Vander's crib! When we got to the hotel, because we told them it was a special occasion (our 9th anniversary/my 30th bday), they brought a surprise treat to our room, mango tea and chocolate covered strawberries. Yum!
The larger of the 2 bathrooms was my favorite part. I love a decadent bathroom!
It was a very nice way to bring in the big 30. We ate, swam, and lounged around.
2. My birthday weekend my youngest niece also came into town to hang out. She's 15. We did a lot of shopping and it took me a week to recover. I was pooped! I had to post this picture of her with my Dad.
3. And finally, last but definately not least, the most exciting news of the month. We are having a GIRL! We found out last week and I cannot wait to paint things pink! Zane was underwhelmed at the doctor because he has insisted (sometimes angrily) all along that he is having a baby sister. She will be well protected by her 2 big brothers who already love her a bunch (at least Vander's coming around to the idea).
