It was tough getting together for Cynthia's 44th birthday. She had one of the busiest September schedules ever with two trips planned and most of the other days as work days. Fortunately, she had her actual birthday open, but unfortunately it was in the middle of the week on a Thursday which precluded Michelle and her family from attending!

I thought that for the first time in her life, we were not going to be able to celebrate her birthday, but she and the rest of the family met at Haywire, a restaurant at La Cantera, for drinks and great food. So for a couple of hours, we got to spoil my oldest daughter. Below, the Giordano family took a selfie on the way over and believe it or not, they all were looking straight at the camera ... including Sienna! So this picture had to be included in the webpage. In the middle picture, I look drunk but I only had 3 cocktails total that night and I was only 1/2 way through my second one when this picture was taken. The third photo shows Jordan trying to catch up to me!

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Below, Andrew is watching Sienna 'attack' that pecan pie a' la mode. Andrew ordered the most interesting drink of the night, Smoked Bourbon. They brought a small keg to the table and smoked it right in front of us! Interesting drink! I'm going to have to try it sometime.

And the prize for the fanciest wardrobe accessory of the night went to Kevin who sported a Picachu hat.

Below, it seems like Sienna is already addicted to her phone. In the middle, is a delicious ribeye and mac 'n cheese ordered by Sylvia. And I was lucky enough to catch the birthday girl with Sylvia.

Above, Stella is working her magic as a 'make-up' artist, as she applies beauty products to Cynthia's face. She looks proud of the results!


Andrew and Erica arranged for the waiter to bring out a slice of chocolate 'birthday' cake! Cynthia was surprised and probably embarrassed as we all sang "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" in the crowded restaurant! Here are pictures of her and her whole immediate family!

Stella, with her usual frenetic energy level was everywhere that night! Not only did she give the presents to Cynthia, she helped open them, too! (Trust me, we couldn't stop her!) She was so cute helping to feed Sienna that night!

I saved this as the last picture! It is fitting that Cynthia and Jordan, so inseparable for the last 21 years (Jordan's whole life), be in the last picture together! It was great that she could be there that night on her Mom's special occasion!

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And then came J.Alexander's...

Just when we thought the birthday celebration was over, James was secretly planning a little celebration of his own! Sylvia, Jordan and I joined him in a fabulous dinner at J. Alexander's prime steakhouse in La Cantera.



James made arrangements for all of us to meet at the restaurant! Cynthia knew he was taking her somewhere but wasn't sure where?


It was another great night out. Now my oldest daughter is completely spoiled... and she's lovin' it!

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