Happy belated birthday to me

I had a great 36 birthday, especially since our adopted brother/best friend Jason was in town that weekend along with his mom, Grandma Di as she's known in my house, and his girlfriend Lilli. I was so happy that we got to spend some time with Lilli and get to know her better. I can tell she's a very important person in Jason's life, so it's only fitting that we all get to know her better. I think she's a pretty cool lady if I do say so myself. Inara had fun playing with Yee-Yee as she called her. We introduced them to our favorite game, Survive, and now have one more couple I need to find a copy of the game for. We did our usual trip to Golden, lunched at Woody's Pizza, and got to take the Coors tour.

More importantly, I was so grateful that Diane was able to come out too given the tragedy she recently went through with the passing of her mom after her parents' house burned down. I knew this trip would be a good thing for her because what better way to de-stress and laugh a bit than to spend time with kids. Inara LOVED playing with Grandma Di. Plus, Grandma Di is a really good reader. Inara had her reading books all weekend long.

As they usually do, Jason and Diane spoiled Inara and bought her her birthday presents while they were here. They really do go above and beyond for my daughter. I greatly appreciate everything they do for her. Inara loves the baby doll and accessories and has to bathe and feed her babies all the time now. Jason found Inara Darby and Buster the dog dolls from My Friends Tigger & Pooh. I couldn't believe it when she started playing "catch" with Buster the other day. (She's really too smart I tell ya.) Thank you guys so much for coming out to see us, helping me celebrate my birthday, and for all the gifts you got Inara for her birthday. It meant so much to have you guys here. I miss you lots!