Getting Old

On Monday I turned 30. I don't remember a birthday where I felt so loved and remembered. Sometimes living a thousand miles from family makes special days harder or lonelier. That was definitely not the case this year. I received darling birthday cards on Saturday which just got things off to a great start.

Sunday was great too. One of the best parts of being in primary is hearing the kids sing. Thanks to the wonderful primary leaders (especially the music people) I was sung to by both Junior and Senior primary. (I even got to use the shakers twice!)

Mike was on call all weekend, and unfortunately got called in about 3:00 am on Monday morning. He kissed me goodbye and I didn't think I'd see him again till after work at about 6:00 for dinner. The boys woke up and came in and snuggled me. They got showered and dressed and were playing happily as I began preparing my CHOCOLATE birthday cake. The doorbell rang and a delivery man with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from my Dad. They still smell absolutely heavenly. We put the flowers in the Kitchen on the table, and went back to playing.

All of a sudden I heard the garage door open. George has been especially fascinated by the garage door lately and loves to open and close it. (Bad activity!) I began hollering to George to come out of the Garage and leave the door alone. I turned around and there was Mike with a balloon bouquet. After apologizing to George, I was able to spend a few minutes talking to Mike as he ate breakfast and made a lunch for the day. The boys gave me tulip bulbs, and a paper towel holder. It was a wonderful surprise.

The boys and I had an enjoyable morning. The weather was beautiful. I love the crisp fall air. Both boys had school in the afternoon, so after dropping them off, my dear friend Janell took me to the most delicious lunch! We went to a seafood restaurant nearby and it was divine. I had a Sea Bass with roasted potatoes and asparagus with a delectable apple cobbler for desert. The company and conversation was as good as the food. Clifton behaved well, and I had a wonderful time.

After School, the boys helped me frost the cake and make dinner. Rich and Janell came to dinner and we had a nice relaxing dinner together completed with the chocolate cake.

On Tuesday my darling visiting teacher brought over lunch. She made Thai lettuce wraps and a pear strudel. It was delicious. Then that evening, a group of friends took me to dinner at a yummy Mexican restaurant. We had a great time. I'm sure the management was thrilled when we finally left 3 hours later!

I had lots of wonderful phone calls and I truly feel loved by my friends and family! Thanks for making it such a wonderful day!

(I love how Birthdays are always filled with wonderful food!!!!!)