I'm gonna party like it's 1999...

Tonight, Patrick had another party for me. I knew about this one, though! My mom, John, Gramma, sister and Kent came up from Morgantown. Carol came over and so did our friends Scott, Liz (with Noah, of course) and Al. It was very special to have all my family with me to celebrate my birthday.

We all had dinner together. I made chicken and buttermilk dumplings for dinner and my mom brought some veggies. Patrick made me a cake. He was so sweet to do that! I wasn't allowed to help at all. He did a great job and it was very tasty. I do love cake!

It's not even my real birthday yet and I feel so loved and so cared for! Last night Al, Liz and I went to the holiday parade downtown (now we know not to go back next year...). Then, Al and I met Patrick and Kent at the coffeeshop to hear a bluegrass band play. When Patrick, Kent and I got home, Patrick decided that we needed to be spontaneous so we drove to Ruby Tuesday's for a late night dessert. The three of us stayed there and talked for quite some time! It was a great night.

Here are some pictures from tonight:

The sweet birthday banner that Noah (almost 2) and Delia (1 1/2) made me the other day...

Opening a present that nicely matches my outfit :)

Excited about opening another present...

Happy Birthday to me... Patrick made a 26 with candles! Noah would say, "Happy to you"...how precious!

Me and my sweet man....