Best Birthday Present EVER!

About a week ago I sat down and wrote a long teary post about how my husband was not much on birthdays- namely mine.  Then I deleted it.  I don't know why, but I just needed to get it out and then throw it away and move on.

Today we went to pick up our little Bear from the airport.  One and a half weeks away from home visiting his grandparents and I was SO ready to see him.

So on the way home we began talking about my Jeep.  It's never been my favorite vehicle, but I chose it because it seats seven and with four kids & friends I thought I needed it.  Turns out when your kids become teens you really don't need a car that size.

So we stopped at the Mini-Cooper dealership.  To look.  I've wanted a mini since the first time I saw them in Europe.  Having owned a Smart Car it is evident that I am a lover of small cars.  I was going to be strong, and just look....but then the nice lady (Hi Dottie!) asked if I wanted to test drive one.  I was dead in the water- it was over.  I was hooked.  I wanted that car.

So Travis bought it for me!  Squeee!  I own a Mini-Cooper!  I had to name him before leaving the dealership, and hula-hoop (I know, scary sight!)
Meet Mr.Darcy:

So whatever I wrote that day about my husband not really putting effort into my birthday presents, I take it all back.  I will gladly eat that crow with a little slap 'yo mamma sprinkled on top ; o )