Boring birthdays

There are always those super exciting birthday ages that everyone looks forward to...16 to drive, 18 for 'adulthood', 21 to drink (legally), 25 to rent a car (lol), 30 (so you can start counting backwards..). Well, I'm celebrating those 'boring years' between the last two. Last week, I turned 27. Didn't even realize it...didn't even know it. When someone asked me, it took me a long while to figure out how old I was going to be by counting the years. Sigh....birthdays are just not as exciting anymore if I'm not planning a super-excessive, character-themed party for one of my little people. Maybe next year, I'll throw myself a Barbie party just to spice things up a little...

Last night, I had a very un-boring celebration of a very boring birthday age with some of my favorite people. Due to our regular babysitters having their prom (oh, to be young again) last night, there was threat of cancellation, but we were fortunate to have my dad and one of our good friends here in town watch the boys for us.

We hit the town, aka Walnut Creek lol, and had a great dinner at the beautiful 1515 Restaurant and Lounge. I'm such a sucker for ambiance. Even more so a sucker if the venue has a great wine list. Luckily, we didn't have to worry about the latter since my SIL, Tracey, brought some awesome bottles of wine to share with the table.

My SIL, Tracey, and her wonderful BF, Josh aka Gentle Giant.My BFF since freshman year in high school and the master planner of this dinner party, Janice, with her man, Daniel. Love them to pieces!My big sister, Kristine and her guy, Will. So glad they were able to make it. Even little Baby Malia was able to join us. :)My and my love. :)

The girls as we headed over to Tiki Tom's for drinks afterwards.
The gang...

Couldn't have asked for a better birthday celebration! Cheers to great friends and family! And to many more wonderful and prosperous years ahead.