Happy Birthday Randy and Happy New Year!

Randy's birthday celebration turned into a week long event! It began on his birthday eve with a little family style rock band session. My kids are destined to be rock stars, I just know it!

I'm pretty sure I was singing "Beat It" in the next photo...Hank was a little shy to belt out the tunes. Max wouldn't let go of his guitar. My favorite was Max singing "So What" by Pink.

Randy woke up on his birthday and decided he wanted to take the kids to Kangaroo Zoo. What an awesome dad! The kids had a blast, Max was fearless and Hank got such a kick out of watching his little brother.

Max couldn't walk to each slide, he either galloped, hopped, or ran. Last time we went there, I had to help him up every slide...not this time. They were little maniacs. It is so nice to have a place where they can just run wild and get some energy out. My mom and dad even dropped by to give Randy his birthday present.

After a nap we dropped the kids off at Kate's house and Randy and I headed up to Salt Lake. Even though Lynn's concert was canceled, we decided to still go on with our original plan of spending the night in the big city. I'm really glad we did. My kids had a blast with Kate, Dan, Lucy and Isabel. Thanks guys, can't wait to repay the favor!

After getting settled in our hotel, we walked across the street to Christopher's for dinner. We had reservations so we didn't wait to be seated and the atmosphere was very quiet and romantic. Randy and I have become lovers of ahi so we both ordered that for dinner. However, I opted for the "Angry Ahi" while Randy chose a more mild version. Let's just say, this ahi wasn't angry, it was PISSED! Seriously, the hottest dish ever! The chef even came out to see if I as o.k. after my first bite. I love spice, but this was full on fire coming out of my ears! Our server kept my water glass full all night.

What beautiful presentation! I was disappointed that the dessert we wanted, a "Chocolate Bomb" was sold out! Randy didn't even get dessert on his birthday...LAME-O. There was an outdoor concert going on next to the restaurant but it was freezing and didn't look that fun so we wandered around the block and found a place to dance and ring in the new year. Anytime I can watch Randy dance is awesome. He has moves you've never seen, so do I for that matter! I love that I can completely be myself around Randy and he loves me no matter what. We always have such a great time together.

This as the view from our hotel room on the 17th floor.

It took me most of the next day to recover from our late night. Just long enough to plan the next birthday party with our loved ones. We kept it really low key, but had a great turn out.

Mother and son

Sarah, Kate, and Jack

Mama and Isabel

Randy and Rick

Lovin' the BYU sweatshirt, courtesy of Jeri and Scott...also a package of hanky's since "every dad needs one", right Scott?

Max helped his dad blow out the candles, and yes I am rocking a pony!

Max and Hank-perfect representation of their personalities, might I add!

Jenni doesn't think she looks anything like Randy, I beg to differ. Look at that picture? Hey Jenni, why are you so mad? Most people left early but we had some stragglers, (you know who you are), that stayed until almost 2 in the morning! We are just that fun, what can I say. Randy, Happy Birthday my love. I don't know many people who can get away with so much celebration for a birthday, but you deserve every bit of it. I'm so excited to see what joy this year will bring. We've had such a fun holiday season, yet I'm looking forward to regaining some sort of routine to my life. My kids need to get back on track with early bed times, school, karate, and eating things other than chocolate! Happy New Year to all! I have yet to write my resolutions but I have a few in mind. Maybe I'll post them later, so I actually follow through with them!