Pre-Birthday weekend!!!!!

Happy Monday, friends.  Though it's not nearly exciting as a Friday, it the beginning of my 'birthday week' and I'm super excited about it.

My FABULOUS friends allowed me to start the bday celebration a little early this year, and it's been fabulous.  But, before my bday celebration started, I started the weekend at a friend's house celebrating one of her friend's upcoming wedding.  What's the BEST way to celebrate (outside of a ridiculous bachelorette party?!)....a PASSION party!!!! This laughable party where a brave woman stands in front of a group of people and discusses things that aren't normal 'dinner table' conversation was actually a TON of fun.  I hadn't been to one in years and wasn't sure to what to expect....considering I wasn't super close with a lot of the attendees.  But Angela, of Passion Party By Angela (www.quitfakingit.com) did an awesome job and I believe the party was a success for everyone, including the Bride-to-be!

Saturday morning started early with a 3 mile run, which Jason begrudgingly joining me.  He's actually doing pretty awesome with his running, though he's definitely a beginner and certainly doesn't love it.  But his time and confidence are improving - and that's great news.  I continued to work off the previous evening's wine and Taco Bell with a great workout with my trainers at F3 Fitness (www.f3-fitness.com).  Jada and Andre are a great husband and wife team the training is SUPER affordable if you live in KC and are interested. 

After that I spent a few hours laying out on my deck and reading a book while my fabulous sister made sure Pepper got her exercise in for the day :).  I also treated myself to a little bday gift and headed to P31 Studios to get my hair done!  (David is FABULOUS!) 

From there, the troops rallied at our house and had few cocktails and ice cream cake (thank you, Jason!!!).  We took the trolley from Waldo to Martini Corner (awesome, super easy way to get around KC, btw).  The actual festivities were at Velvet Dog where my AMAZING friends proceeded to buy me shot after shot!  It was SUCH a good time and I'm so, so grateful for my wonderful friends.  You all are truly  great and I had SUCH a great time. 

And to top it all off, my pain in the ASS boyfriend dragged me at bed at 8:30 on Sunday morning to play coed doubles.  Needless to say, it was a great weekend.  I know this week will only get better.

Love to you all!

xoxo,
ryann