Of course there were Birthday celebrations!

It would not be my birthday if I didn't plan multiple celebrations. This year was no exception.

I was a lucky one this year to have my actual birthday fall on a Saturday. The day started with brunch at Vines. It's one of my favorite sports bars and as long as there is not a Cubs game, it is never packed. It was a snowy, snowy morning...but a few friends braved the weather to join me.

The afternoon was spent relaxing with my friend Kris, who was in town from MN. The two of us went out for sushi that night, and then we picked up Janet on our way downtown. The second celebration was held at Fado, an Irish pub downtown, where we could get our drink on.

After having a few Guinness and chatting with all my girls, we then headed out for the final celebration....salsa dancing at Nacional 27. Sweet. I had a couple of dance partners - one of them was actually my height - and could not have been happier with how my birthday played out.

Thanks to all of those that sent me wonderful Birthday wishes.