34 and Blessed

I'm not sure how this works but my birthdays seem to get better and better. Thanks, in large part, to my husband who takes the time and effort each year to make it special. Today could not have been more perfect. Dana surprised me last night and told me he took today off, and had some fun stuff planned. He even asked a good friend if she'd take Sadie and Holly (thanks again!)
First we went here for breakfast-

We've been wanting to try this little place in Oldtown Gilbert for a little while. It did not disappoint. It's a smaller place and is almost always full. Today (Thursday) at 9:30 we waited about 10 mins. But it was Soooo yummy. Big party in my tummy.

We asked the people next to us if they'd take this picture. They were so nice and after talking for a couple minutes found out that it was her birthday too! They had a baby with them and asked if we had any kids. They almost fell out of their chairs when we said "four". So funny. Here we are! My new facebook friend and I.I love eating out for breakfast! Dana knows me well.They give you a free cinnimon roll with cream cheese frosting on your birthday. It was very naughtylicious. I can't wait to go back to this place sometime.

Then off were off to the next surprise...

Horseback riding!
This was so fun and something I've never really done before. It was like an hour and a half trail. It was right by Sauro Lake and so beautiful!
Here's our trail guide who was so funny. She really loves her job and told us everything there was to know on that trail. At the end she said she was 73! She looked about 55.

I was a little nervous at first but got used to it and even trotted at one point.

The amazing...the thoughtful...the greatest ever!

Up on our high horses (Lavene and Bru-ha)

Thank you Dana! That was just such a fun surprise. A little sore on the bum after that long but definetly worth it.

Sauro Lake on a perfect day.

Did I mention I share my birthday with my big sister? I love it! It makes the day extra fun and always has. We went with our families to "Joe's B-BQue" tonight since they give you a free meal on your birthday. Her kids made her this cute crown. I love you Amy!

She made me my favorite cake- angel food. So good!

And even more fun to come tomorrow with some friends. I actually got a bit teary a couple times today just really feeling like the luckiest girl in the world and stopping to thank Heavenly Father. My cup runneth over.