Brian's New Toy...

Brian treated himself to an extra special treat this year for his birthday.  After our trip to the Detroit Auto Show this past January, where we came across some of the new car/truck models for this year, Brian has been itching to get his hands on one particular truck model.  So, for his birthday, he decided that it was time to sell this...

I loved this Jeep, and was so heartbroken to see it go. :(
We had so many great memories of the Jeep!

 ... in order to buy this!

Yep, that was Brian's birthday present to himself... A brand new, cherry red, 2012 Ford Raptor.  Needless to say, I don't think he's managed to wipe the smile from his face since he purchased it! :)  And, since he bought the Raptor, we've managed to make many trips up north for some off-roading adventures, such as the one featured below. (And let me preface this by saying that Brian is literally like a kid in a candy store when driving this truck off road!  His excitement is infectious! :))  

Off Roading in the Raptor from Kristin on Vimeo.

After Brian's birthday present to himself, Vander and I found it difficult to find anything to compare... I mean, really, what exactly can you buy a man who has pretty much everything he ever wanted?! :)  So, rather than go crazy trying to find him the "perfect" birthday present, I teamed up with the pup to wish Brian a very happy birthday in our own unique way... With a very cute puppy picture and a homemade strawberry rhubarb pie! :)  Ultimately, I think he had a pretty fabulous birthday! :)

Within seconds of snapping this picture, Vander chomped down on the sign, jumped up, and ran across the yard!  Once I caught up with him...

... this is what was left of our sign! :)