I had a birthday...

shout HOORAY!

I still can't believe this is what my kids were wearing on my birthday this year. 

NOVEMBER 18th.

They were in shorts, flip flops. In Heaven we were!

 For part of my birthday, Garran took a half day at work and surprised me by coming home early. 

Then we took the kids to pick out an ornament like we do every year. 

Then we came home.

Put up the Christmas decorations...

(as this is our family tradition) 

When Garran and I were first married we were beyond poor and so without a gift, Garran came up with the one thing for my birthday that he knew would make me happy. 

We put up the Christmas decorations. 

So ever since then, the Christmas stuff goes up on the weekend of my birthday!

Next we had dinner. 

Ribs. 

 Briea was so funny. She actually didn't eat very much of the ribs, but this picture cracked me up!

 Cullan and his obsession with ketchup on his mashed potatos!

And then it was time for cake. 

Well this is what happens when you are a busy mom, it is your birthday and you don't feel like or have time to make your own cake. 

It was either Duck Dynasty or a cake with a very large turkey on it. 

I opted for Duck Dynasty. 

It was a big hit with the kids. 

 Ayla of course loved the cupcakes. 

She is so sassy with her chocolate beard!

 Of course I had to sport a little Duck Dynasty bling from my cake!

All in All it was a pretty good 33rd birthday. 

Here is looking forward to another year and to everything it holds in store.