Birthday Celebration

Happy New Year! I cannot believe it is 2012. Wow, it seems like just yesterday I was in high school;) Time sure does fly. Actually, if you told me I would be living in Chicago 10 years from now, I would have told you you were crazy. But nevertheless, we are here and it is 2012!! I have not decided on any resolutions, but I am sure that I could name at least 20 things that I would like to work on;)


On Dec. 20th, I turned 28 and my husband made sure it was extra special. Since we drove back to Dallas on the the 21st, we (he) decided we would celebrate the Saturday before. He had the whole day planned. I woke up to him making a southern style breakfast (chicken and waffles). Later, he took me to a place called Q. It is the equivalent to Tillman's, if you are from Dallas (an upscale bbq place). He was really trying to get the whole southern theme going since we no longer live in the south. After dinner, he took me to Second City. This is an old improv club that has found people like Jim Belushi, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Steve Carroll and many more! It was HILARIOUS!!! If you are ever traveling this way, you must go!


On my actual birthday, I had to work, but came home to a dinner (my fav. salad from N9ne), presents and some cupcakes (from Magnolia Bakery; the place that is on Sex and The City). He really did spoil me this year, which was not needed, but obviously very appreciated! Thanks Matt for such an awesome birthday!!

Matt's Birthday

On July 31st my sweet husband turned 27! However, I am sure he would tell you that his birthday was not all it was cracked up to be...honestly, I did not make it so memorable because we had just arrived in Chi the day before and found our condo in shambles. So, as you are all aware we did do not have any furniture, but we also walked into place that was not cleaned (and I mean not clean...including toilets, showers, floors!) and was painted a 'Nantucket Fog' by Benjamin Moore. Those of you who have recently painted a boy nursery, might be familiar with this color:) Seriously, that is how blue our whole place was, which unfortunately does not work out for us;)

So, being the AWESOME husband and man he is, Matt spent his birthday painting and subsequently the 2 days following his birthday painting the shade of blue to a shade of beige:) Giving our 28 floors up condo a beautiful new color.

Later that evening, we went to dinner at Nomi in the Park Hyatt! WOW, it had an amazing view (see below) and great food. If you are ever in Chi, you MUST go here! When it was all said and done, Matt had a great day!! Happy Birthday ~ Love YOU Matt!



XOXO,

Tiff