Belated Birthday Post

I really do not have a good excuse for my lack of blogging lately. We have been busy with the ordinary chores of life and I have not had time to just sit and focus on the blog. Alan has had a really shouldn't be legal busy month at the hospital and I am trying to soak up every minute with him when he is at home.  Can I brag on my hubby for just a second? This month he is working 15-16 hour shifts in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), multiple days in a row (some days, some nights) and once he enters the hospital he never sits down. Not only is he busy but he is constantly making decisions that mean life or death for his patients. These patients are so so sick, and he is handling the pressure like a champ! I am amazed at his dedication and passion for his patients. He will come home at night after a shift and research medical diagnosis that his patients have to ensure that he is treating them properly. And he NEVER complains about how much he has to work or how tired he his. God has called him to be a Doctor for a reason and I am realizing why more and more each day.  He makes me so proud to be his wife. 

Now on to the purpose of this post, to share our recent Birthday fun! August is a huge month for celebrations.
 August 20th- Mom and Dad's Anniversary
August 23rd- Mr. Cease's Birthday
August 24th- My mom's birthday
August 25th- My birthday
We have so much fun celebrating and it is a great excuse to eat big and have cake multiple days in a row! 

Birthday Celebration #1 was spent at Fleming's Steakhouse (delicious) in Birmingham. It has become a tradition for mom and me to have joint birthday dinners. I love that our birthday's are just one day apart. Since we are almost twins (personality & looks) it only makes sense that we share a birthday! Here are a few pictures of our family birthday dinner.....

Birthday Girls! 

Always a treat to spend time with these two

The girls :)  

My Honey 

This baby loves limes! 

Love my family to pieces!  

Present time!!  

She was just learning how to walk. So cute! 

Birthday Celebration #2 took place at one of our all time favorite places, Lake Martin.  We celebrated mine and Mr. Cease's birthday twice! We had a delicious Mexican Fiesta with The Shaws' on Saturday night and on Sunday, Meghan and JD came down for a cookout and some yummy cake and homemade ice cream!

Mexican Feast 

Birthday Brownie :) 

Last weekend at the lake for the summer :(

Not the best quality...thanks iPhone.

Adorable cake from Olexa's thanks to Lisbeth! (And it tasted just as good as it looks)

Happy Birthday to us! 

More presents :) 

I had a wonderful Birthday and felt so loved all weekend long!  I wish for many, many more in the years to come! 

We have a couple of really exciting events planned next month! October will be a lighter month for Alan and we are taking full advantage of it.  I'll try to keep ya up to date on the fun :)

See ya soon!