41 years

41 years. It was a great Birthday. JM took the day off and surprised me with a Spa morning at Glen Ivy. Wonderful. He said "Enjoy it and even take your self out to lunch." Such a nice and relaxing day and delish lunch at a local healthy joint

When I came home there was lovely cards and a new Happy Birthday design on the chalk board. Forgot to take a picture of that. After dinner John-Mark and the kids surprised me with this delish dessert. Made from scratch and with lots of love.

Continuing the Birthday celebration, the next day we went with my sister to the Huntington Gardens in Pasadena. Such a favorite of ours. We were given yearly passes from dear friends of ours. Such a wonderful gift. 

The Chinese Gardens
The kiddos and my sissy Monica (aka auntie Mo) 

 My cuties

  

Jude loves maps and wanted know exactly where we were going

  New water falls at the Chinese Gardens

 The Children's Garden

The kids had a ball in the fountains and misters and foggers

Ansel made a friend. 

That boy is so social. He's so social that Gabriella said to me after Ansel chatted it up with a stranger, "Mom, sometimes Ansel embarrasses meee!"

   The mist is coming!!!

 Now we're in the fog machine! 

 So refreshing on such a warm day. 

 See the yellow sign up ahead for JM....

 Hunky

Kids loved all the fun fountains

 Yep...he got in.

 Japanese Gardens. Beautiful!

  What a bridge

 Bamboo hide away

Ended our day at one of my fav vegan restaurants Real Food Daily....and brought THESE home to Grandma and Grandpa's for an after dinner Birthday dessert. Wonderful way to celebrate!!