I started the day with champagne brunch. Originally, I told him we should drink through the entire day, into his Birthday dinner, but after a glass of bubbles, I pretty much am done for. So, banana pancakes it was, with eggs, and mimosas, and then, for our first outing with Ruby to the Dog Park in Napa. I was worried a little bit....I really didn't know how she'd take to the big dogs...but she loved every minute. We walked her through the "off the leash" section of the park, and she'd run and run, and leap, and greet people, coming to her new name Ruby, not "pebbles" cause that sounded to much like a stripper name.
It's been such perfect weather in Northern California, we have been lucky. I loved being out with Alan and Ruby, it was a perfect afternoon.
We met with some of our friends at a place new(ish) in the valley, called Alex's for Alan's birthday, for Janiene and Chad's last outing before Baby U. and to just have some good laughs with Ashley and Leslie. We were there till closing, hearing about trips taken, our newest member of the family, baby planning and school, its always so nice to reconnect, and remember what it feels like to be part of a great circle of friends.
Alan got some great gifts, one is a mixology class in San Francisco, he got a wine club membership and wine....but I think what he mostly enjoyed about this night was visiting, and seeing his old friends. I love him so much. We met up with some other friends in Napa, for a quick, "Hello, how do you do?" and a drink and ended the night at home, I always want to be home now, with Ruby with our things, surrounded by our life, but I will admit it's always a nice time out with friends.
Happy Birthday Alan.
