January in Review!

The Gosen's rang in the the year 2010 with our wonderful neighbors at Grand Slam in Burnsville, Mn. We played laser tag, bumper cars, swung a few rounds of balls in the batting cages and even did some put put golf. We had a lot of fun and in the end we did stay up to see "the ball drop" and then had to explain to Nyla what that meant.
On January 10, I had the priveledge to take a week long vacation with no kids and no husband to Ixtapa, Mexico to surprise my parents. I was a little nervous at first but soon realized that this would truly be a vacation - I had not one person to worry about while I was there. No one asked me for a drink or to cut their food or if they could go to the ocean to swim. I reported to myself for an entire week and in all honesty - loved it! Granted I did miss my family by day 5, but the entire trip was memorable. From surprising my parents to experiencing true Mexican culture to just simply lounging by the pool and having cocktails I had a memorable time and can not wait to do it again next year (this time with Andrew).
On January 20 - I turned the BIG 34! At one point in my life I hated aging but always wanted birthday parties! Now I dont mind aging and Love birthday parties! This year my girlfriend Angie planned a wonderful night out at Santorino's in Eden Prairie - I was so excited to go and spend time with my friends and have a nice evening out - well I was sick. I went out for dinner ordered a wonderful looking salad and soup and brought it ALL home in a doggie bag - where it sat for 2 days and then landed in the garbage. I was so bummed that I didnt celebrate the way I had hoped! There is always next year.
On January 30, my mom and sisters and I through a birthday party for my Dad - He turned 60 on January 15. It was a great turn out and Dad grinned from ear to ear the entire night. That night also was my parents 39th wedding anniversary. What great role models to have growing up - I feel so blessed!