Ryan's Birthday

Last weekend we celebrated Ryan's 31st birthday. Well actually, he decided to take a page out of my book and have an entire birthday week! His actual birthday was on Super Bowl Sunday, but we started the celebrating with date night on Saturday. My parents came down for part of the weekend to babysit so we could enjoy our first date with just the two of us since Kylie was born.

The evening included sushi at Dozo in the Haymarket and drinks at the Starlite Lounge. 

This snowflake martini was amazing!

After church on Sunday Ryan posed for some birthday pictures with his little lady.

Definitely a "Daddy's Girl" 

I think Kylie enjoyed the time with her grandparents.

Talking with grandpa 

Napping with grandma

The Tuesday following his birthday the celebration continued, along with the tradition of eating at Lee's Chicken. Ryan loves chicken, and a few years ago he decided he wanted to try Lee's for his birthday. I humored him that year and ate at this dive restaurant (honestly, the ambience was listed as "divey"when I looked for their website - which does not exist.) He has since decided he wants to go every year for his birthday. The tradition has evolved from the two of us, into some friends joining him instead (which I am totally fine with!) This year Eric, Matt, and Dave met up for chicken, gizzards, and a birthday ice cream sundae topped with a sparkler. 

As it turns out Lee's was a restaurant that Ryan's dad's family used to visit when he was growing up. So the following Saturday Lyle, Matthew, and Pamala came to Lincoln and the guys once again headed to Lee's while the girls enjoyed Macaroni Grill. 

Fine dining at Lee's