The Big 3-7

We stayed with my parents for 5 days while the house dried out after the flood, and even though I had a knot of anxiety in my stomach, I forced myself to carry on with the weekend as planned.

On Friday night we went to the Nite Glow hot air balloon event, where they inflate and light up the balloons without taking off.

Saturday morning Felix had soccer, and that night we had a sitter come to the house while all the adults went out for my SIL's birthday. We enjoyed $7 deals at Ruth's Chris - a total amazing steal if you have one in your area! Dancing and bar hopping followed.

Sunday morning we all got up before dawn (plus niece and nephew, who had spent the night), to see the grand finale hot air balloon launch. As always, it was totally worth it. We had brunch together afterwards and napped on and off the rest of the day.

Chilly and sleepy!

Fast forward through the short work week...last Friday night Felix and I went to Art in the Park for some art browsing and caramel apple eating.

Saturday was my actual birthday. After soccer, we both got haircuts (his first pro cut!) and had lunch at Whole Foods. Then I treated myself to 120 lbs of steer manure and put down some new grass seed in the back yard while Felix napped.

That night was my tailgate birthday party. When your birthday falls on the first home game of the season, you pretty much have no choice in your party theme! But it was a lot of fun - quite a few people made the haul to come to the park and say hi.

On Sunday, we went to a Fiestas Patrias event in a nearby town. Felix had his first duro (fried flour snack with chili powder and lime), elotes and some carne asada tacos with grandpa. We also got to ride a totally crazy off-roading train pulled by a 4-wheeler through the park.

There isn't much to update on the house yet, except that insurance has it all figured out and repair work will start tomorrow in the kitchen. I'll be getting upgraded lighting for just a little extra $ out of pocket.