Birthday Weekend

Jeff's mom and sister came to visit us last weekend from Chico. I'd like to think they came for my birthday, but I know they wanted to see Sienna, especially Jamie, who leaves soon to start her freshman year at BYU. Sienna loved all of the attention from her grandma and aunt and had a difficult time saying goodbye. On Saturday, while I recovered from my Friday night shift, Jeff and Jamie participated in the Tri for Fun at Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton. They finished together and I was surprised they didn't drown or have to be rescued during the swim.

Then, we went to a birthday party for Sienna's friend, Oliver, who turned one year. It was in Tiburon at his grandparents' gorgeous home right on the beach (I pretended the party was for my birthday too--this would be my place of choice!). Sienna could not resist playing in the sand, getting in the water, playing with all of Oliver's new toys, and trying on everyone's shoes. It was fun to hang out and enjoy the beautiful weather.

That night, Jennifer and Jamie babysat Sienna so Jeff and I could go out to dinner together. We were really tired by this time of day, but we made ourselves go and I'm glad we did because it was fun to spend time with just each other. We went to one of my favorite chains: P.F. Chang's! (I know, there are so many unique, non-chain restaurants in the city that I could have chosen, but I really have been craving their lettuce wraps and mu shu.)

On my actual birthday, we went to our friends' house for a delicious dinner and cake. Their daughter's birthday is the day after mine so we had a combined party. We're really not that far apart in age. It was such a fun birthday, spending time with family and friends!