This blog really pulls at my heart strings... I debated not blogging about it, but I think it's just too important of a special time not to celebrate and share (and Justin agrees)....
This was the night we celebrated Barbara's 59th Birthday.
This was the last photo of Barbara and I alone ever taken.....
We always try to make a big deal out of birthdays ~and sometimes it's hard because life, work, day to day responsibilities tend to seem more important...but we are so happy and thankful that we were able to make this a special night for Barbara.
On this particular night we decided that we needed to take Barbara somewhere very special for her birthday. I had thought of a few ideas...but after discussing them with Justin he keep saying....yeah that's a nice place and all..but I just don't think "it's mom".
So I kept looking, and finally after a good couple of days going back and fourth on this...Justin finally decided that we would take her to
Bobbys in Scottsdale...known for jazz, italian cuisine, and wine ~ all of Barbara's favorite things!
We had such a wonderful time (a three hour dinner) , especially the Birthday Girl.. complete with all the works. Bill, Barbara's partner in crime joined as for dinner too... Bill truly enjoys the dining experience...so hors d'ouvers, salads, main dishes, dessert and wine were always a must.
I remember so many special things about this night...that I never want to forget....
~as a last minute thought, Justin and I grabbed a vase with fresh flowers to give to Barb
~ me taking extra time picking out my outfit to wear, because Barbara always paid special attention to my wardrobe and accessories..she loved all girly things
~I remember we were so proud because we had arrived somewhat on time, we're always running a little behind, and we were so happy we didn't keep the bday girl waiting too long
~We had even decided to valet our car that night, just to cut down on our arrival time. (finding out later that car had been parked about ten feet away from the door).
~when we walked into the restaurant there was amazing live music playing
~Throughout the meal Barbara quickly would scoop food off of her plate on to our plates and insist that we needed "to try it" (especially her Justin)
~I think she ordered Prime Rib that night, which I was totally impressed by and she told me...
"why not live it up"?
~ I remember taking a trip to ladies room and talking "girl talk"...babies, shoes, diets, etc
~I remember that night that Justin had pre-arranged for the server to bring out a special dessert surprise for his mom
~I remember I tried very hard not to eat any dessert but Barbara was insistent that I try it, and it was amazing.
~I remember how we hugged goodbye for the second time, or third time...Barbara gave many hugs
It's just unthinkable and almost unbearable, to know that we wont have any more nights like this..but it's such a precious treasure that we were able to experience this wonderful evening.
Making Little Things, Extra Special, is so Important.....
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