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This weekend was someone’s birthday. Who’s? Well I am not suppose to really talk about it, but I think it’s safe to say……THAT AIN’T GONNA HAPPEN!
I married a simple man, scratch that…..I married the simplest man. I think God really created him just to compliment me and my complexity, haha. But really, he’s a man who is easy going, patient, kind, hard working, determined, and just plain GENUINE! So when I asked the hubs what he wanted for his birthday, I knew it be something low key and simple.
What a simple man wants for his birthday…..good beer, good food, and time together.
Um ya, I think I can make that happen!
Good Beer…well obviously he goes for the GUINNESS!
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Good Food….favorite treats and eats.
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Time Together…..exploring trails outside the city then exploring bike shops downtown.
So, whatcha think…….Simple Enough?
Are you a simple birthday person?
Cheers,
LC (The Complex Wife)
and maybe a good run? hehe. I think I know you. Happy sunday! how's the studying? Lindsay ________________________________
Haha, that's too funny! My husband didn't mind getting older until this year, I think. I don't think he's looking forward to the 30 mark. I'll be 28 next year…I don't know if I liked turning 27, seemed like I was moving into the "late" 20s, hehe. Plus, getting older doesn't help with the "grandchildren" pressure from the in-laws…ahhhh!;)
really?! My husband will 30 next year too! I'll be 29. I like getting older, he does not. We need a join bday party for these guys. A very simple party. haha. Lindsay ________________________________
Oh man, sorry I'm late to the party! Happy birthday, James!!!! You guys are the cutest couple!!! I love that you think he complements you, Lindsay. I think the same thing about my husband, and I love it! I may not be a simple person, but I am a simple birthday girl. The husband and I are usually really low-key for birthdays (although next year is his 30th…shhh, I didn't say that, so I will probably plan something a little more exciting for that one;). But we usually just do a nice dinner or a fun activity (we usually don't even do presents, since our birthdays are both kind of close to Christmas. One year we took a cooking class for his birthday–it was a lot of fun!PS, I love kookaburra licorice!! It's soooo good!:)
Happy belated birthday to James!! Low key truly is best…My fondest birthday memories involve simple things: eating cake and laughing till my stomach hurt, hitting a pinata with a bat, and drinking a really good cup of espresso with my grandma. Going "all out" can be fun at times, but savoring the simple moments–doing those everyday things that you really love–makes for a pretty special day. 🙂
oh definitely. I'm always up for a nice glass of wine on my bday. 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
Yay I am a simple birthday person…no gifts this year, just time with family and friends!! and good food and drinks help too! glad your hubs had a wonderful birthday!!!
that sounds like a perfect bday to me! I bet you get to enjoy more good holiday food too! hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
What a wonderful way to celebrate! You two are such a gorgeous couple :)I would say that I am a pretty simple birthday girl. My birthday is Dec 27th so usually I am with family and we celebrate by cooking a big meal all together and playing games afterward. :)Thanks for sharing such a special day! 🙂
HAPPY B…. er…. weekend… ? lolYou two are so cute! I love it. I am flying to Austin just for that shirt… well, and of course to see you, too!
same here! its nice to do nothing but maybe eat a good meal and be around family. Low key is the best feeling. I don't have any desire to dress up and go out, haha. I may be lame, but at least I'm happy! Right?;) Lindsay ________________________________
What a simple request! I have found I am more and more simple in my older age. I have a bday coming up and I don't even want to do anything! haha
What a simple request! I have found I am more and more simple in my older age. I have a bday coming up and I don't even want to do anything! haha
What a simple request! I have found I am more and more simple in my older age. I have a bday coming up and I don't even want to do anything! haha
What is it w/NZ-ers being so dang laid back?!I love it. Love the photos. But really…Guiness?! 😉
Tell James I said happy UnBirthday!! Haha:) It looks so simple, and that is how the best days are! Just go with the flow, good food, good drinks, and sunshine:) You two are so fun, one day I will come and visit!!!
Looks perfect to me! Happy Birthday to him 🙂
WE LOVE Z'TEJAS!!! Are you ever going to be back in Austin? WE will go there if you do! Lindsay ________________________________
That's lovely, happy birthday to the hubs 😀
happy Bday to your Man! Birthdays are so fun although I have to say Im very much a simple birthday person. So everything looks like the making for an amazing birthday. Im so missing amazing texas tex-mex food right now. Looks delish! have you ever been to a place called Z'Tejas? My hubs family always takes us there when we fly in. I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
thats how I am too! i love spoiling others on their bday but pretty mellow on mine. 😉 Lindsay ________________________________
oh happy belated! Yesterday was my brother in laws bday too! SO many birthdays. Your day sounds perfect Jessie! Lindsay ________________________________
Happy birthday to your main squeeze! Sounds like a lovely day. Yesterday was my birthday and I also had a nice mellow day with a run, a beer and time with my love and friends.
happy birthday james 🙂 i'm definitely a fan of simple on my birthday, it's just another day! although i like to make other people feel special on theirs… ironic 😉
Awww happy birthday to James! Looks like a wonderful day!!!!
that sounds like us and just about perfect, eh? Have a good Monday friend! Lindsay ________________________________
oh good! what do you have planned? a trip to US??? Lindsay ________________________________
peas and carrots for sure! and maybe a little buttery sauce. haha. Lindsay ________________________________
I hear ya. Low key and little attention is kinda my thing too. My dads bday is Christmas eve so we are used to the holiday bdays. Hope you are recovering well! Lindsay ________________________________
What a perfect day! And after seeing this I'm sure the Cotters and the Rake family would get along like peas and carrots. 🙂
HOW FUN!! that is exactly how i like things on my bday! im very simple- too simple.. i havent celebrated my bday since I was 13! but dont worry… for my 18th this year.. I'm planning on REALLY celebrating to make up for all of those missed celebrations!
I am a super simple birthday person, as is John. We usually just cook dinner for each other and hang out.
Ok this post brings tears to my eyes…in a good way. Love…what a gift!
I think our men would get along great, just like we do! we are one in the same. Right friend? I love it! Lindsay ________________________________
Happy Birthday James!!I am BIG on birthdays in that I spoil my loved ones all birthday MONTH. I used to be the one who loved big birthday celebrations – for me and everyone else – and I had some great ones! these days I am much simpler, preferring time with Jason, and separate time with J and my family, close friends. no big party needed :)you and James sound a lot like how I describe Jason and I – I told you the other day Jason is "my soother"… my big spastic personality and Jason's amazingly calm, cool and thoughtful nature go well together. I feel like we were made for each other. <3
Happy birthday to him! Sounds like a great day to me- The simple things in life are the ones best enjoyed anyway! I love that u call yourelf "complex" even though to me you seem totally the opposite hehe. Your pics make me miss Austin, I can't wait to go back home in July to visit my parents!
ahhhhh – Happy birthday James! 🙂
oh goodness, yes, simple birthdays. for one: I don't much like being the center of attention. for two: my birthday is very close to christmas and even closer to new years, making a celebration near impossible.
i have a feeling we'd be good at celebrating together. Simple and pleasant! Cheers! oh and of course there would be PB sandwiches!Lindsay ________________________________
Awww! Happy birthday to your hubs! I think this looks like a fantastic way to celebrate–I am so with you two! I love the most basic celebration too!Good food and good company make it all happen! Beautiful pictures of you two!!
i love how you signed this post– "complex wife" — when in actuality, you seem pretty simple to me!i definitely don't like making a big deal out of my birthday, thankfully this birthday ill be on a plan to europe, weeee!
thats how I am! I would rather spend it with just a few close friends and family. I would die if you came down here for your 30th! I'd totally have an intimate dinner for you and good conversation. Either way, I will celebrate your 30th however you'd like. Just want to be there!:) Lindsay ________________________________
oh that would be fun! 2 celebrations combined! Lindsay ________________________________
When was his birthday? Mine was the 28th! I'm pretty sure half the people I know had birthdays this past week. 🙂
Y'all are such a darling couple! Your children are going to be strong, lean, and beautiful. I love simple birthdays. The simpler, the better. My 30th is later this year and Billy wants to throw me a big party. I've told him repeatedly that's sort of my worst nightmare! Maybe Austin with the Cotters? That's more my speed. Glad James had a Happy Birthday!
and a good cupcake, right? hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
my dad's bday is the 24th of december so we are used to holiday bdays. Glad you boys get to make their mom happy on their bday. No fighting…LOVE IT! Lindsay ________________________________
wish that sadie and pepsi could play! maybe even a mcdonalds date? haha. Lindsay ________________________________
yes yes, well save those for the big ones..40, 50, etc. Right?;) Lindsay ________________________________
Sounds like you planned the perfect birthday for him! I'm definitely more of a simple birthday person. I'd rather spend it with family or close friends and have dinner instead of a large party. Last year, I went to my cousin's wedding on my birthday, and it was awesome to celebrate both events!
Aww, happy birthday to the Hubs! I am definitely easy to please…good food and good company can't be beat! You two look soooooo cute together! I'm seriously squealing in my seat right now!
These photos made me smile. 🙂
Simply perfect, I'd say! 😀 My best (birthday) wishes to the hubs! 🙂
You two are so cute together! Happy Birthday Hubs :)Simple birthdays are the best—we just love to be together, and really don't make a big deal about it. Looks like you had a great weekend!
happy birthday to you hubby! love what you did for his bday-sounds perfect. really like seeing the pic of you and the pups too!
Happy birthday!!!!yes I'd say I am a simple birthday person. I had 2 realy parties: when I turned 30 and then 10 yrs later. My birthday is January 11, real great timing for a birthday everyone is tired from the Holidays and I am usually one of them. I only want one thing: that my boys dont argue on my bday and mothers day!!!
Happy Birthday to Mr CC!!!
Happy Birthday to your hubby!! I believe I'm pretty simple when it comes to my bday but I do like a good weekend celebration 😀
i know, all ya want is a good workout probably and then your spent! Holiday birthdays are good for that.:) Lindsay ________________________________
…and another companionship-driven post! Aww I love that so many people have found their 'other half', if you like. I've read your blog in the past and have just- gladfully- revisited it! I'm having an 'ohmigosh, I'll never find aaaanyone to put up with me' moment… Seeing your post kinda makes it a bit worse (very aware of a huge void!) but oddly, it also adds a reassurance that if you can find somebody, then it's another example that there IS someone out there. Somewhere… Take a peek? You're uber busy but I kinda need some PMA on this one!!!
Ahh, sounds perfect! Happy Birthday to the hubs!
Happy Birthday to James!! Sounds like the perfect way to spend a birthday! I'm all about simple birthdays too, unfortunately the last 6 years it's fallen during Christmas swim training camp…not enough energy to do anything extravagent if I wanted to! haha
too funny! Actually, I am the same way. The simpler the better. Right? Lindsay ________________________________
oh goodness, you are too kind! But thank you, I'll give that compliment to the hubs. It will make him smile! Have a very THANKFUL day! 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
Awww happy birthday to your hubby – you two are the cutest couple EVAAA!
simply perfect!! I love how you spent it! And you guys are seriously one of the most beautiful couples I've ever seen, inside and out.
a simple and cute man 🙂 i'm not much of a birthday person myself. i mean, i enjoy hanging out and doing special things but i can get a little embarrassed when all eyes are on me (shocking i know hahah!)
oh I will tell him about that beer. He usually has Guinness after a hard day of training (maybe just weekends). GLad things are better friend! Lindsay ________________________________
Happy Birthday, Mr. Cotter!!I don't drink beer anymore, but I used to LOVE guiness.. He might like an Oregon brew called Obsidian Stout by Deschutes Brewing Company. Thanks for your emails, Linds. All is well 🙂
Happy BIrthday Hubs!!! I am definitely a simple birthday kind of person…I just don't like all the attention haha idk. Happy Sunday!
they are the best! simple and peaceful. Not like how we came into this world, haha. Happy Sunday Katie. Lindsay ________________________________
HAPPY BIRTHDAY hubs!! I think we'd def get along…I am such a simple person espesh w/ birthdays 🙂 Happy Sunday Linds!
Haha you know me TOO WELL Lindsay Cotter!! 😀
and maybe a good run? hehe. I think I know you. Happy sunday! how's the studying? Lindsay ________________________________
Wooo..Happy birthday to Hubs!!!Hope you have a great time!!And simple is easy.Good for you!!!smriti
Love your simple guy! You two are awesome ! I am simple.. I like coffee and a good book 🙂
wish you were there! ________________________________
sounds good to me!
oh you just love people! Thats a good thing! we need more surprise parties in the world. Billy and You makes the perfect duo!! Love it. Happy Sunday friend. Lindsay ________________________________
oh I bet that was fun! I love festivals and just being outside. Hope he had a great bday! Lindsay ________________________________
you sound like my mom! she just likes celebrating with lots of family, friends, and good home made food. Too cute! We love to celebrate that as well. 😉 Lindsay ________________________________
man, that sounds like MY PERFECT birthday. Next time I might invite myself to celebrate your hub's bday. haha. Lindsay ________________________________
yep, sounds about right. Just a little celebration somewhere. A good run or bike ride outdoors, and lots of good food, right? I made sure he had all his favorite lara bars with him on his birthday ride! haha. Lindsay ________________________________
It was perfect…..could have used some of your yummy coconut cake! hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
that sounds perfect wendy, being thankful is what makes it more meaningful too! Love your thoughts! Lindsay ________________________________
you mean as long as their is cake and NUT BUTTER!?! haha. Or even better, a peanut butter cake with dates for Emma. Am I right? hehe. Happy Sunday friend. Lindsay ________________________________
I bet you are low key, maybe just a froyo run and peanut butter, right? haha. Lindsay ________________________________
me too, I hate drawing attention like that to myself. I enjoy a peaceful days full of my faovrite things and loved ones. Hope you and your boys had a great weekend. Lindsay ________________________________
oh that sounds like a blast! What a fun tradition too! He deserves to be spoiled like that. You will take pictures, right? Lindsay ________________________________
Happy Birthday to the Hubs!Simple Birthdays R Me 🙂 This year's was spent in yoga teacher training with no festivities, just lots of learning and notes. The others have been so low key it's great.For me, birthdays are about being thankful to my Mom for giving me life (and Dad, too), God for the blessings, and time to reflect on all that I have with humility and joy for what is to come in a peaceful kind of way. I always (if possible) make time for a trail run or hike, because I enjoy it.Peace.
I bet you do marry someone who is the same. Or at least they will respect your birthday wishes. hehe!:P Lindsay ________________________________
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, James! What a wonderful way to spend the day! 🙂
oh how did you figure that out? haha. Thanks Natalie! Lindsay ________________________________
haha, ditto! a simple happy birthday and a hug is always good! Lindsay ________________________________
i always feel like we're on the go, so its nice to have NOTHING planned on our special days. Just good company! ANd I have to say, thank you for your kind words. I am very fortunate to have married my best friend. I know you can relate.;) Lindsay ________________________________
don't you love that on your bday, a good workout/sweat fest. Means more cake! haha. Glad you had a wonderful birthday Molly! Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
gotta love moms for that reason! I love having lots of little presents. Makes me feel special! Lindsay ________________________________
gosh he is about the easiest guy to please. LOVE IT! Hope your training is going well….minus the soreness.;) Lindsay ________________________________
haha, same here. Coulda used a skinny girl margarita too! 😉 Lindsay ________________________________
yep, thats how I am too. Just a few family and friends and some good food! 🙂 Lindsay________________________________
Definitely our kind of day, too!! I'd say I'm a 'simple' birthday person – I like to celebrate in some way, but never usually mind what that consists of 🙂 D is the an in-betweener, too. Nothing crazy, but a celebration of sorts! Happy birthday, James!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES!!! Sounds like PERFECTION TO ME!! You two really are a movie star couple…gorgeous. I think I am the opposite of simple for bdays. Poor Billy would love a simple bday but I always end up throwing a surprise party or making it a whole week of partying:) I have a problem!
This is the perfect birthday! Hubs is the same way. This year for his birthday we ate his favorite–sushi–and saw a daytime movie, which we never do. Then a nice afternoon workout and he was set. So simple!:)
My birthday is the last of 6 other immediate family birthdays in May so I think over the years I've gotten really accustomed to the simplest one of all at the end. 🙂
awwww! what an awesome birthday. sounds so relaxing to just be together enjoying some of his simple favorite things. I get really excited about birthdays and holidays so maybe that makes me a complex person…but honestly as long as there is cake and at least one thing to open…I am happy just being with my family enjoying their company and one of my favorite homemade meals (usually my mom's pizza!)
sounds like a great birthday! My boyfriend's birthday was this weekend also. We ended up going to a music festival.
aaawww! I'm definitely a simple birthday person…..never have liked big, huge parties or anything! Just time with friends and family!!!! Tell your husband happy birthday! 😀
I hate birthday jazz (the only thing bethany frankel and I have in common) happy celebrations! looks like a great day to me
So happy and healthy 🙂 happy bday to your hubby and im glad he got everything he wanted!
happy happy birthday to the hubs and my new coach! Honestly his birthday wishes sound perfect! You're a wonderful wife to accommodate him with the beers, food and time together!
Simple birthdays are ALWAYS the best! Happy B-Day to your hubs 🙂 I like enjoy some cake and dinner on my birthday. Of course my Mom always buys me lots of presents but we keep it simple. I love the pictures of you guys and your dog aaand those shirts are pretty awesome!
Ooooh it was my birthday this weekend too (well, Friday) – all I really wanted was a good hard workout and a win for my hockey team but the extra things that came from friends/family were nice too 🙂
That looks like the perfect birthday to me! I love low key birthdays — to just spend the day with Jason, have some good food and a beer or two :)Lindsay I loved reading about how you describe your husband — that was so sweet. It is nice to see/read about people in love!
Awwwwww how wonderful and sweet! 🙂 Happy birthday Mr Cotter 🙂
Happy Birthday to whoever has the birthday 😉 Sounds like a perfect one!! I like simple birthdays as long as someone recognizes that it's my birthday!! (aka.. it feels a little bit different than a regular day!!)
Happy Birthday to someone whose name rhymes with zames!! Sounds like it was an awesome birthday!!!
I'm definitely simple, too – and can really only hope whoever I marry is the same!
Happy Birthday to your Hubby 🙂 Looks like a good time! I'm all about simple birthdays too- just a good time with loved ones 🙂
Awww! I love you guys!! Such a great way to spend a birthday! Scott's is coming up and it's always done surrounded by family on Memorial Day weekend at our house. It's become such a tradition – and I love every minute of it because he is beaming with pride the entire day. It's the cutest. Happy birthday to your hubs!!
I LOVE this! Happy Birthday to your man! I am definitely a simple birthday person. I hate a fuss over it. I just like spending time with my boys and relaxing. I hope the hubs had a great one!
AWW, this is adorable. Seriously, y'all are so cute. Love what you did for his bday! I'm a pretty low-key gal myself. 🙂
Aww this is so sweet!! I love you two:) I'm a pretty simple birthday person- as long as there's cake, I'm happy! :PHAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Hubs and I hope you guys have a great weekend together!! 😀
I am totally a simple birthday person. I hate birthday parties!