Someone Had a Birthday

Yes. I am another year older.

We hadn’t yet been to Target Field, so that is what I wanted to do for my birthday!

If you’ve seen games on TV, you know about getting “circled” by Bert. This became another something I wanted for my birthday. I came up with a great saying and made a sparkly sign. I figured it had most of the components Bert likes to circle: it uses his name; talks about a birthday; has a circle; and recognizes him as a hall of famer. I figured he wouldn’t be able to resist my gem of a sign:

Circle me, Bert!!

We decided to take the bus to the ballpark from Eden Prairie. Very convenient, and of course Adam thought it was the best part of the day! We arrived to the park with plenty of time to grab some supper ($1 dog night!), drinks, and find our seats. Amazing view of the park and the city!

Great seats!

We had so much fun enjoying the atmosphere and the game. Yes, the Twins lost and I didn’t get circled, but it was such a fun night with my 2 favorite guys!

My boys!

Adam helping me hold up my sign

Adam diving face first into his cotton candy

Birthday girl and the hubby

The best we could get for a family photo!

The day after the game, Adam went to hang out with Grandma & Grandpa Tracy while Brian and I spent the day at Valley Fair! It was uber hot and insanely humid, so the crowds were small! That was good cuz we were able to get on a zillion rides. We hit the water park for a couple hours as well. I love being able to go there at least once a summer.

Another thing I did for my birthday was sign up for the 5K run on September 11th for Carver Steamboat Days. This is the one I signed up for last year, but hurt my knee so couldn’t do it. I’m happy to report that I am still able to run so it looks like I’ll be participating this year. I’m very noncompetitive. I figure if don’t do well, it’ll be embarrassing or something. I’m not really sure what my problem is. But, my wonderful friend Shannon (who will also be running) reminded me that “You don’t get a better T-shirt for finishing faster!” (We get a free t-shirt for participating in the run). Thanks, Shannon!!