I promised more pictures of Geo's visit to WI! Like I said before, it was supposed to be a 2week stint, but due to epic stress, it was shortened to a week :( But it's like he's still here in spirit because despite multiple vacuuming attempts, there is still dog hair EVERYWHERE. Ugh. While Geo-dude was here, I tortured him by taking him to a doggie coffee shop in Milwaukee! It was cute - he wasn't so amused. I did make him try on some backpacking gear too! He looked so handsome! More Geo's speed...I took him walking through this awesome dog park that's HUGE! It's all off-leash, but there are no fences so poor Geo had to stay leashed up, but it was nice. Despite the hectic nature of his visit, it still didn't seem to hamper my "I wish I had a dog around all the time" feeling.
Geo looks excited here! Ready to go hiking!
There were more interesting things to look at in the park than the camera. 
Hubba hubba ding ding! You won't see this in a Playboy magazine!
And yes, I did blow out my one candle on the first try - thankyouverymuch :P And my birthday gift this year was many appreciated contributions so I could buy my new fancy smancy bicycle!!!! It was more expensive than I wanted, but once I test rode it, I was hooked! Now if only spring would come so I could get on it and ride!!! I'm so excited It even has a super obnoxious bell so I will adequately be able to terrorize the residents of Milwaukee! (To those interested (ahem- Dad) go here to see more: Trek Soho )
Sure most people here own Harley's....but I was never one to be part of the crowd! I was able to go out for a pre-birthday/St. Patty's day drink with my friend Michelle from work (Thanks for inviting me out!!!) And the next day I took myself shopping, gave myself a mani-pedi and had a delish dinner of manicotti. Jim took me out to the local casino for Night Owl Bingo! You can deduce from the photos below how well we did....
These are the looks of exhaustion and defeat.
Sunday, Jim also took me for continued birthday celebrations down to Chicago for a visit to the Field Museum! We saw lots of dinos (awesome) and most importantly, we saw SUE the T-rex! Check out our pictures! Anyone who thinks museums aren't fun clearly haven't gone with me to one!\
Ta-dah! Arrival!
Ta-dah! Arrival!
Doing my best T-rex impression in front of SUE (my favorite part of the museum!)
We even saw a 3D movie about SUE - and we did so looking badass
I found it hilarious that there were "tot toilets" in the restroom! They were so mini (and yes, I chose to go in that stall for shits and giggles (literally - haha!) )
The environmentalist inside of me is crying....
Like in Michigan, climbing past guardrails is fun!
Going back to my roots (at least on my maternal side!) Eh!
Pretending we're vacationing in paradise rather than cold, rainy Chicago!
Jim displaying his sex appeal on the ancient egyptian cot.
Jim hitting on the Neanderthal woman. Typical male....
I took off my shoes to go into the sacred New Zealand hut thing they had (any excuse to take my shoes off is a good excuse!)
What's a birthday trip without STREET MEAT! (Yes mom, I admit it, I love street meat!)The trip concluded with a visit to the brand new Cheese Castle (Where I bought some gouda and strawberry rhubarb wine!) It was glorious!
All in all, it was a splendid birthday. I hope next year's is better though! And to those of you who haven't heard yet...I'm going to New Zealand in November! It's still a LONG ways away, but I'm excited! Thanks to everyone who helped make my birthday special! See you soon!
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