Happy Birthday to Josh!!

Today, July 22nd, is Josh's birthday.  While he is working today, this special day has been celebrated all weekend long.  I asked him a few weeks ago what he'd like to do for his birthday and his response was "eat Mexican and relax..."  {side note: Josh would eat Mexican every day if he could.  We have tacos at least once a week.}  This weekend was spent with family and was the relaxation portion of his request.  Next weekend we will be going to Ponaks, an infamous,  well-known KC Mexican hot spot with our friends to celebrate his birthday (better late than never).  

To celebrate his birthday, I made him a meal on Saturday evening with a few of his favorites and an early birthday breakfast on Sunday morning.  Later that afternoon, we went over to Josh's parents for a BBQ to celebrate with his parents, sister, and her family.  For as long as I've been a part of Josh's family, we always go out to dinner for birthdays.  Now that little ones are starting to appear, I think we all find comfort and joy in staying home, making a meal, and spending that time with our family.  Seeing Josh crawl around on the floor with his nephew Lucas and play "ba" is a far cry from what he was doing 6 years ago on his birthday.  I don't think he'd have it any other way...

Here are a few pictures from his birthday weekend

Josh's favorite - steak, twice baked potatoes, and asparagus

Birthday breakfast - sausage and homemade blueberry pancakes

Dad Trusler's infamous sirloin burgers.  SO. GOOD.! 

Play time with our nephew, Lucas

 Josh & I, Josh & his dad, and Josh with his sister, Jennifer and nephew, Lucas

 

Josh's birthday cake I made for him.  This cake has been a hit in my family for a few years!  The oreo cream filling is to die for! 

Never too old to have "Happy Birthday" sung to you and blow out candles!  Make a wish, baby

 It was devine!

We got home last night and the sun and clouds were so beautiful.  Thank you God for painting the sky again.  A perfect ending to a perfect weekend.

Happy Birthday, Babe!  I hope that 27 brings you all kinds of success, happiness, and joy.  You deserve it!

I love you!

Until next time...

I hope you've enjoyed this post from my oh-so-fabulous weekend

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