Birthday Weekend in Review

Since my birthday is the unfortunate victim of a Monday, we decided to have the birthday celebrations this weekend. I also got to pick up my birthday gift early…whoohoo!

When I was in Maui, I rented a Cannondale carbon fiber road bike and promptly fell in love with it. So, after doing some research last weekend, I was ready to make a purchase. I had narrowed it down to two options, but wanted to test them out before making the final decision.

On Saturday, we went to our local cycling store, Plano Cycling and Fitness, for the test drives. The shop took my measurements using their nifty computerized system and then used that information to set up the bike to match my specific proportions — pretty cool, huh? I rode both bikes and ultimately purchased a 2011 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Fem 4. It’s a beautiful thing and a great ride! I can’t wait to get more miles on it!

After picking up my new bike, Gary took me out for a birthday evening on the town. First, we had a fantastic dinner at Jorge’s Mexican Restaurant in the Dallas Arts District, and then we walked over to the new AT&T Performing Arts Center to see the Blue Man Group. I’ve seen them perform in Vegas, and I love their show. It’s entertaining, humorous, and lots of fun! It was the perfect cap to a great night with my favorite person in the world!

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Dinner at Jorge’s

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Outside of the AT&T PAC

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Waiting to see the show!

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A look inside the PAC

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The chandelier, which completely retracts into the ceiling when it’s time for the performance to start.

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Side view of the theatre before the show.

On Sunday evening, the birthday celebration continued with a family party at my parent’s house. My nephew surprised me with a custom cookie cake that he made for me. It was cool and yummy! We put candles on it, and even though I’m terribly old now (hehe!), I was still able to blow them out. I got gifts and cards, but the most precious part was being able to spend time with my family. I love them and am thankful that God allowed me to be born into a loving, happy, God-fearing home. I am truly blessed.

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3 Responses

  1. Ray Stanley says:

    Laura
    I really enjoyed hearing about your birthday celebration , however , I think it may be
    due to my computer’s age it couldn’t handle the the picture of your new mode of
    transportation . Where is the picture of the Birthday Bike ????

    Love You Guys ,
    Uncle Ray

  2. Josh says:

    Happy birthday and congrats on the fancy-schmancy bike!

  3. Laura P says:

    Well, you can’t blame it on your computer this time. I didn’t snap a picture, but I need to do it! I’ve been really busy this week, but I’ll try to post one this weekend.

    Thanks for the birthday wishes, Josh. Yeah, it’s a bit fancy-schmancy, but I like it anyway…hehe. 😉