There was no extravagant surprise birthday party (note: 5 years ago), there really wasn't anything fancy, it was just a family Saturday. Happy birthday, Pops!
Okay, so let's backtrack to one week ago where I was still on Spring Break. When we were on our Winter Break, I told Dan that it'll be so cool to go to Alcatraz. I guess after five years of dropping very unsubtle hints (example: "I've never been to Alcatraz before." "I love anything prison related."), I finally had to tell him that I wanted to visit Alcatraz. Since I made reservations for HOPR, I had finally convinced him to go to Alcatraz with me. For me, this trip was worth the wait! My only regret is leaving my selfie stick in the car. The view from there was gorgeous that day!
I would totally commit a crime to live there!
Listened to every word on that self guided audio
View from Alcatraz
After we got back to the pier, we headed off to an early dinner. Why does it take 30 minutes to drive 2 miles in SF? WHY?! Maybe it's just us, but we thought that something seriously was wrong with HOPR. The last time we went there was over five years ago. It seemed much fancier back then. There was a changing pad in the bathroom and stacks of high chairs. WHY?! When did HOPR become a family establishment? My Yorkshire pudding was burnt and the prime rib was good, but not great. Sigh... that was a bummer. At least the tiramisu was stellar so it made the trip worth it!
Highlight of dinner: DESSERT
We had an early family celebration Tuesday night at Benihana's. I think this might become a Daddy birthday tradition. As of now, we're on year two.
The kids look so much older here than they did a year ago
Shinn girls
Shinn boys
I really wanted to make something special for the hubs for his birthday. Unfortunately, I had absolutely NO idea how to set up my sewing machine! I read the manual AND YouTubed it! I had the husband set it up for me and I tried to do something simple when I came home from work the next day. Unfortunately, I messed it up so part of his present is a bit belated. At least I was able to give him his card! Note to self: learn to sew!
Husband hard at work setting up my machine
Okay, so today is the big day! The actual birthday!
Me: "We're going to celebrate Daddy's birthday on Saturday. Where do you want to take him?"
L: "Why?! We already celebrated on Tuesday!"
Me: (Hah!)
Brunch @ Country Inn (mediocre, will stick with Scramblz & Bill's)
Family afternoon watching the game
I guess this is what happens to birthdays when you become a (young) family. Honestly, it was a long (work) week and I didn't have much time to plan much. But, hope you had a great birthday celebrating with us crazies. Thank you for being a very selfless husband and taking ME to Alcatraz, letting the kids "take" you to Benihana's, and just spending a day on the couch with the family watching the playoffs. Taco truck next year!
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