In case you didn't know, my birhday is next week. - Kelly

Actually, I should point out that Lucy's birthday is first- she's turning 1 on Friday. Then I turn 25 the following Thursday (December 8th). Normally I don't do much for my birthday but I figure a quarter century is something to celebrate!

Here's the plan:

Tuesday, 12/8- dinner at home with Brady- perhaps busting out the new 'Twilight' board game I picked up at Walgreen's??

Thursday, 12/10- Dinner Party at my house with some Chicago friends and coworkers-
Tentative Menu:
- veggies w/ roasted red pepper dip and hummus
- Tuscan bean dip w/ toasted pita bread
- bean salad with walnuts and feta
- eggplant rollatini
- mushrooms stuffed with garlic and parmesan
- assorted bruschetta/ crostini
- blue cheese and walnut puffed pastries

Sunday, 12/13- Brunch with my family @ the Grand Lux Cafe and a stroll around the Magnificent Mile to enjoy the Christmas decorations!

Yeah, it's a little nutty- but I'm pretty excited. I haven't really celebrated my birthday in a long time, so this should be fun!