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Happy 30th Ryan!

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Ryan celebrated his 30th birthday this past weekend! So, Grammy came to watch Leah, and Ryan and I took a trip to Indianapolis. (Thanks Mom!) I didn't think I'd like Indy the first time I went there a few years ago. I guess I was feeling a little superior having grown up outside of Chicago, but I have to say the city has really grown on me since becoming a hoosier.

The Big Ten conference championship game between my dear Spartans and the Wisconsin Bagers was at Lucas Oil Stadium, which is a pretty awesome place to see even if you don't like football! We had seats on the 50 yard line, and it was a great game - even SEC-loving Ryan enjoyed it - despite a heartbreaking ending. (Well, Ryan wasn't too sad. I guess that's good since it was his birthday and all...) We ate at Jersey's Cafe, which we had seen featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives on the Food Network over the summer...it was delicious. Homemade chips piled with bacon, cheese, BBQ sauce, and green onions with the best ranch dressing I had ever had for dipping... Definitely worth the side trip.




Sunday we celebrated as a family, with hot-wing chicken and banana cake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting. In the picture below, Leah had just realized that she didn't get any presents this time. She was a little disappointed, clearly.

But, after a mid-dinner wardrobe change into a "BOOOOTIFUL Princess Aurora blue dress" and the promise of birthday cake, Leah joined in the fun.


Happy B-Day Ryan! We love you!

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Anonymous said…
We cannot believe that our boy is 30! Wow! We must be getting older! We are so proud of you Ryan and happy you had such a fun birthday! Leah's impression (when realizing no presents) is priceless!
December 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM
ltroberts@att.net said…
yes we do love you too---glad there was a proper celebration of you!
December 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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