Princess Day - 2011 aka My Birthday

I think this year was a great birthday year! I had such a great time with friends and family. I told Kelli and Jared that I just wanted a party. Being that I am a almost Christmas baby I don't usually have a b-day party...ever one is usual at their perspective holiday locations or on their way, and I usually go home to Bakersfield. I made the suggestion that you can always have and early party.
AZ Friends- 
They were great and planned a "surprise" party. It was a Monday night and so she picked me up under the guise that we were doing FHE and trying one of the new Sam Fox restaurant that just opened, North- Arcadia. She said Jared said, "he had things to do", which is not an unusual response from him(you have a lot to do when you are a single 33 year guy)...but I did not really believe Kelli....her tone did not have it usual angry undertone that is normally present when Jared flakes out for a silly reason. I was suspicious. Then she got a text from my cousin Kimberlee. Suspicious. But I wanted to be surprised and I truly appreciated the effort that they put forth. So Kelli and I get to the restaurant and they get a place setting for four. Suspicious. They about five minutes later Jared and Kimberlee showed up! It was great to see their faces and share my birthday with each of them. The food was delicious, the company great, and time together irreplaceable. Kelli also made a super yummy cake...its one of my favs that she makes, lemon cake with raspberry filling and no cream cheese in sight! She even put fancy pink glitter on it...it was so pretty. Sadly, we always forget to take pictures. Blast!

Giant Princess pinata filled with candy! Thanks Jared!

My cute new boots from Mom & Dad!

My Mom, Dad, and I flew to Pismo, CA  for some Splash Cafe.

It was a little windy.

But then just when I thought the night of fun was over we went back to Kelli's for more fun! Jared and Kimberlee showed up with a ginourmous pinata! So fun! We opened presents and set some candy free!

Thanks- Kimberlee, Kelli and Jared!

My friend Ashleigh from church who is always super thoughtful and kind dropped off the cutest red scarf and cute bracelet. 

Thanks- Ashleigh!

My too far away Friend Mary sent me the cutest picture of her family, coupon book and gift card to Target!
Thanks - Mary!

Work Friends - At work we always go out for lunch for each staff members b-day. The b-day girl gets to pick. This year we went to Cafe Rio (surprised?). When I should up for work they had decorated my cube with pink balloons,  Disney princesses, and pink streamers. It was so fun and cute! Then we had our traditional birthday cupcakes (princess themed). Thanks- Angie, Angie, Liz, Amanda, Sarah, and Emily(with us in spirit). 

Bakersfield -
On my actual birthday all of the Lamb ladies went to Roadhouse grill. It was super fun and super delicious. I love sharing the time with everyone. Thanks for all the fun and thoughtful presents too!  
Thanks - Mom, Aunt Susan, Jennie, Keimberlee, Kelli, Sarah, Beth, Brenda, Beverlee and Reiko!

I am truly blessed to know and have so many great people in my life. Thanks for being a part of the crazy that is my world. I love each of you!