My birthday was August 12th; I turned 32.
To celebrate, we had my husband's parents over for a barbeque on Aug. 10th for supper. We cooked a feast for them and my FIL sang "Happy Birthday" loudly for all the neighbours to hear (thanks, Dad). They gave me a hammock that I have been wanting for a while and I enjoyed it over the remainder of the summer.
On the 12th, my actual birthday, I had a bit of a crummy day, but in the evening my husband and I went out to a local cafe that we both like. It was super-busy and loud inside, so we sat outside, which ended up being really nice. We had hot chocolates which we both decided were the best we'd ever had.
On the 16th we went to the zoo. I think this was part of my birthday celebrations...but it may have just been because we wanted to; I can't remember! Regardless, the weather was hot, and we got to see the new polar bear exhibit where you can see the bears swimming over you while you are standing in a clear tunnel, so it was a good time.
On the 17th, we had my side of the family down for the evening. We had snacks (chips and Rhubarb Upside-down Cake) and here we are playing Probe.
On October 7th my Grandma, on my dad's side, turned 90. NINETY. My aunt put together a really nice evening at the care home my Grandma lives at. She made a meal that was exactly like one my grandma would've cooked years ago. She decorated the place nicely, there were pictures of my grandma when she was younger, a chalkboard that listed what grocery items cost back in 1924, treats that my grandma used to give to us grandkids, etc. We took a lot of pictures; my grandma has always liked doing family photos but I think she was a little confused and overwhelmed. I'm glad we celebrated her, though. I gave her flowers from my flowerbed; she has always appreciated pretty things.
On the 16th was my husband's birthday; he turned the big 3-0. We started off the birthday celebrations for him by going out to eat at Red Lobster with his parents and brother on the 13th. His brother was out visiting for Thanksgiving weekend (from the 10th-13th; we had gatherings on the 11th and 12th). Hubby really wanted his brother to be part of his birthday celebration, so we tagged along to the airport when Hubby's parents were bringing Hubby's brother there, and went out to supper first.
On the 16th, his actual birthday, he wanted to do the same thing we did for my birthday - go out to the cafe for hot chocolates :) So we did. This time it was very un-busy, so we got a couch/armchair corner inside which was nice as they're not always easy to get. He was pretty tired, as it was a weekday evening, but it was still nice.
On the 17th we had my family over in the evening for snacks - chips & pop, Skor Trifle (his favourite), and spinach dip (definitely not his favourite). It was a good evening.
On the 18th the two of us went to the aviation museum. It had been many years since he'd been there and I'd never been there. Unfortunately the displays were not all in the best condition and the descriptions needed some serious updating, and there was a wedding going on which pretty much forced us out of there, but otherwise it was good for the most part and I'm glad we went.
So those were the big birthday celebrations in August and October! In September my side of the family went to a cabin for a weekend; something we do every Fall and it was gorgeous weather and a good time. One of my sisters & her husband celebrated their 10th anniversary in October by going to Yellowstone; there is a number of anniversaries in my family in Fall. And of course (for us Canadians) there was Thanksgiving in October as well, so with that came 3 family gatherings. The next big thing is Christmas, oh my! Not sure if I'm prepared for that yet... :)
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