Actually Ashley: Cooper's Dirty 30 Festivities

October 21, 2015 Mr. B hit the big 3-0! I can't believe we are in this new decade (well, I still have a couple of months). Bright and early that morning I had to get a pic with my main squeeze. The first pic of his 30's. Even early in the morning, fresh out of bed, he's still the most handsome man ever! Me, however, well thank you Younique makeup because #aintaprettymorningperson

Even on his birthday, he chose to get up early with me even though he had the day off.

birthday kisses for my handsome honey

Here's his present from me: a basket with 30 of his favorite things

Contents: Dr. Pepper, 3 Musketeers, cookies, popcorn, chips and salsa (Tostitos Brand because I roll rich like that), Green Bay Packers cup, chocolate covered cherries, donut holes, poptarts, and some birthday coupons. These coupons include some of his favorite meals for me to cook, or for us to go out to enjoy. Each coupon has an explanation on the back with specifics and things the wife can/cannot say or do upon presentation of the coupon. It's mostly just me not being able to argue about any of his choices. Normally, when he gets chips and salsa we buy the Kroger brand because it's cheaper. But since it was his birthday, I splurged for the high dollar name brand he loves because #imawesomelikethat #rollrichforbirthdays

He loved his basket and was very grateful for everything. I love seeing him so happy and excited about things.

His parents always cook for him on his birthday. He always asks for chili. So, we had chili, cornbread, Fritos, and watermelon. It was delicious. The watermelon was grown in his parents' jungle a/k/a their backyard. But seriously, it looks like a jungle out there. They were very proud of their watermelon and couldn't wait to share it with us. It was as good as they'd hoped. Better than anything you'd get in a store. So sweet and juicy. Yay for watermelon in October.

Dinner pic at his parents' house that night.

Family selfie: doesn't my mother-in-law's hair look amazing!?

Double chocolate cupcakes. There were definitely as good, if not better, than they looked.

Since he's so old they don't make a box of candles with enough to match his age, he gets only 3. One candle per decade.

Look at how cute he is. I just can't believe that guy is 30.

Birthday selfie with the birthday boy. I just love him!!!

Saturday night we went to Sundance Square for a surprise birthday dinner with friends and family at Risky's BBQ. Mr. B's parents, his sister and her family, Misty & Adrian, and Christy all met us there and were waiting when we walked in. We enjoyed a nice visit with everyone over some good BBQ. After dinner, Mr. B's family went home while the gang went to our usual hangout spot, Starbucks, for coffee and chit chat. OK, so the girls talked while the guys sat silently playing on their phones. They would chime in every so often if the topic interested them.

Me and my love in our usual parking garage for a pre-date selfie....please ignore the dump truck scenery.

Chocolate covered cherry cake. We didn't want to break some fire code with 30 candles (which wouldn't have fit on the cake anyway), so we stuck with the numbers instead. Yeah, we're singing to him here.

He managed to blow out the candles. This cake was good and had just enough slices for everyone. Mr. B loves his chocolate covered cherry flavor:)

The gang (minus DeVon) in our lovely Fort Worth

Got to get that funny pic in! Adrian really does love me even if he pretends otherwise

Another favorite from that night. Love the backdrop. This is one of our favorite spots....We love the square. Many good date nights have happened in this place (including our engagement)!