how i celebrated my birthday

soooo.... the post on my birthday was a cop out, or so e claims. i was, however, very thankful for another year, and being able to celebrate my 31st birthday with my family. (hmm, i wonder if i should've spent the 10th anniversary of my 21st birthday getting smashed with shots at bennigan's ... i digress.)

i enjoyed the day off: walking around the mall, sans kids who were at the play area with e and the nanny; free makeover at clinique and a non-pushy sales lady; happy hour @ starbucks (but did not enjoy the crazy caffeine high from my java chip frappuccino); and a yummy dinner @ bonefish grill with my hilarious kids, thoughtful parents and amazing husband.