Great Weekend!

Those of you who know me, know that I LOVE my birthday. I usually make December my birthday month, instead of just celebrating one day! I think it has to do with always having to compete with Christmas, so I want people to know that my birthday is a separate occasion. I had a fantastic 28th birthday! My birthday fell on the last day before winter break, so I also get two weeks off for my birthday. At school, my awesome room mom brought in a yummy piece of cheesecake and had my kids sing to me in the morning. It was so cute and thoughtful! They gave me a basket that included soda, candy, popcorn, and a movie--which is perfect for relaxing during break! Tom got me a "Tom-tom" GPS, so I can find my way around Tampa without calling him for directions :), flowers, and a Barnes and Noble gift card. I can't wait to get books to read during the break. He also made dinner reservations at a place that we have never been before. It is called Boizao Steakhouse. It was a neat atmosphere and a lot of great food. It is a Brazilian Steakhouse. People come around with different cuts of meat and it's all you can eat. It also includes a salad bar and sides. Tom's best friend, Ricky, and I share the same birthday so the three of us went together. Tom also invited my friend, Rebecca, and her boyfriend to meet us there. The five of us had a great time! It was funny not being able to drink on my birthday. Everyone was enjoying Brazilian beer, and I had my water, but it's all worth it! :)

On Saturday, my best friend from high school and college came over. UCF was playing in a bowl game in St. Pete that her boyfriend was going to, so he dropped her off at my house. It was the first time she got to come over to see our house. We went to dinner, shopping, and just hung out. It was great catching up!

On Sunday, we went on a tour of the hospital. It was neat to see the different rooms, and it made it feel real (not that my expanding belly doesn't make it feel real, lol).

Today was the first day of winter break. I went Christmas shopping with my friend Rebecca and out to lunch. We had a great time! I am done with shopping. I bought all my family's gifts before Thanksgiving so that I could bring them when we went home and didn't have to mail them. Tom and I are only doing stockings, because we are trying to save money for when I am on unpaid maternity leave. I still have a few little things to get him, but other than that...I'm done!

Tomorrow I will be 28 weeks (7 months)! It's crazy how fast this is going by! I'll post new pictures tomorrow.