Best Birthday Ever (Part 1)

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this birthday would be so amazing! All I can say is Thank you to all my family and friends. It started out on a sad, low note. For me anyway, cause today is my Dad's Birthday. My Dad and I always celebrated our birthdays together. His was a day before mine, so we always went where he picked *LoL* but I didn't care. Now that he celebrates in Heaven, I find my birthday was kind of a sad, lonely celebration. So I started pushing it to the background, not letting anyone make much of a fuss over it the past 6 years, since we lost my Dad.
This year I started it out that way. We decided to pick a restaurant to go to that my Dad would have enjoyed. He sure liked his Chinese Food. Well he actually like any kind of food, but he was very fond of Chinese Food. Being that I am not a fan of Chinese Food, we decided on a Japanese Restaurant. So myself and Jerry, Kaela, my Mom, Stacy and Justin went to Tengda Asian Bistro & Hibachi in Milford on the Post Road. Stacy, Justin and Kaela had been there before, but not Jerry, me or my Mom. We had a very nice Hibachi Dinner. I love when they cook in front of you. Boy I wish I could cook like that!! The food was delicious and the company was very nice, as usual :)
I had gotten so many wonderful gifts: gift certificates to Barnes and Noble, iTunes and Chefs Emporium!! I loved them all and can't wait to use them :D Then Jerry totally surprised me with train tickets to New York on Feb 19th to go see Barry Manilow on Broadway!!!!!! OMG I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited! We haven't seen Barry Manilow in years AND I get to go on the train and walk around New York!! I love my husband :) But I want to Thank Jerry as well as my Mom, Kaela, Stacy and Justin for such an amazing day ♥ And I am so glad my Mom was able to make it. I know that it was soooo cold and windy out, which makes it so hard for my Mom to breath. But we were all glad you were there with us!

Justin had ordered Volcano Sushi as an appetizer,

that he shared with whoever wanted to try some.

Seems as though everyone was mesmerized by

this sushi *LoL*

Then our Chef (Mike) showed up *LoL*

And cooked us a delicous meal! :D

Which we waited for in great anticipation!!

 

Once our tummy's were full and the presents were open,

we took some group pictures

 

Kaela and Gramma Ar

Mom and Me

Justin, Stacy, Me and Kaela