Jason's Birthday - 35

YAY! This was our 8th of Jason's birthdays that we have spent together. We didn't get as much time together as we would've liked - stinking work - but it was a good time nonetheless.

His birthday began early when we just couldn't stand using the push mower on the huge lawn anymore. It was taking 2.5 hours and we were having to do it almost 3 times a week. It was good for weight loss, but awful for family time! With the riding mower it takes 45 minutes and a lot less sweating and allergies. It's a lifesaver!
Then on the Sunday before J's birthday, his Mom threw a party for all the August birthdays (J, TJ and MissE) at her house. We had cake and ice cream, fun times with the kids and caught some great pics of the 3 yr old girls.
Since it was a workday and we had just thrown a huge party for Eliza's birthday we kept Jason's a little more low key. When he got home from work - a little early, wahoo - we had my folks over. Jason opened presents with help from the girls and blew out candles also with help from the girls.

He received two shirts - Utah Jazz and Mickey - and a Wii remote charger from us. And he got a cool grilling rack and tool bag from my parents.
We then went out to dinner at Jason's favorite meaty, manly restaurant, Rib City, for the best babybacks within an hour drive, in our opinion. I had arranged this far in advance in order to reserve both sets of grandparents for the occasion and to get us a good discount from City deals. Eliza loved the food, the girls ate their weight, and Jason definitely got his fill as well. It was a great time with wonderful food, company and conversation!