Mom's Birthday in SF

We as a family went on a day trip to San Francisco for my mom's birthday. The weather was perfect and the view was clear and beautiful.

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Puppy Breath!

There's no better way to celebrate my birthday then cuddling with 9 newborn puppies!  My neighbors' dog gave birth on August 5 and these big guys and girls are already about 2 pounds at 1 week old.  I'm in heaven.

Birthday Dinner with family

I spent my birthday with a typical day at work, except the little "gifts" from a few kids and one classroom singing me happy birthday. I had dinner with family at Outback Steakhouse...yummy! (they were gracious enough not to embarrass me with a song).  My man called me and sang me happy birthday.

Ryan came up for a the week before my birthday to spend time with me. I had the house to myself so it was the perfect time for us to spend together undisturbed.  I still had to work during the week, but he entertained the dogs while I worked and brought me lunch a couple days. One day when I got home from work, he suprised me with my birthday gift; a new car stereo!  Mine hasn't been working and I have been wanting a hook up for my iPod that didn't require a radio signal.

We had the most wonderful week together and have made a big decision for our relationship during this time together. It was decided that I will begin a job search in San Diego and once I find a job, I will move down there and we will live together. :-)

He had a difficult time leaving on schedule and rescheduled his train departure 4 times because he didn't want to leave. The moment he finally had to leave was tearful for the both of us. I can't wait to see him again. <3