Birfday weekend

I had a lovely birthday weekend. Our cousin Tricia decided to visit for the weekend which was such a nice treat! On Friday Eric took David and I out to delish sushi at Sushi Yasuda. Top of the line sushi with so many types of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, etc. We got the Omikase menu which is basically allowing the chef to choose our meal. The waiter was a funny Japanese guy with crazy hair and a thick Japanese accent. The tastiest thing we tried was THREE types of sea urchin and the piece de' resistance was what was described to us as "scallop guts", although I don't remember the Japanese name. It was really nice to get out and spend some time sans Sophie.

On Saturday we had a get together at the Bohemian Beer Garden in Astoria. It was nice getting there early and getting a prime spot and food n' beer quickly. Sure as hell beats the last time we were there where I waited over TWO HOURS for food. Lots of friends came and David took care of Sophie all day to give me a break which was nice too : ) I love me some Spaten and schnitzel.

On Monday we walked through Central Park with my husband and daughter and had lunch at the Loeb Boathouse in the middle of the park. It was hot as hell and the lake gave off a nasty stench, but luckily the restaurant didn't smell bad. Afterwards we walked home and I got myself a mani/pedi in preparation for our trip to Miami tomorrow. I hate getting them. I just get so bored sitting there by myself. Luckily I talked to my friend Maria so I didn't feel so lonely. Came home to chill and Matthew came by with my birthday gift-Guitar Hero Rocks the 80's. Yessss! Since he was here we asked if he could babysit and we went off to dinner, just the two of us. I think it was the only time the two of us have been out together alone since she arrived. Crazy.

For my bday David said I have the choice between a beautiful bracelet OR a plasma tv. Yeah, we all know which one I picked. And next week when we return from Miami I'll be getting that puppy delivered and FINALLY enjoying some HDTV on my new 50" screen. Aaaah, the life.