Happy Saint Patricks Day Everyone and Happy Birthday to ME

St Patty's Day Activities~

So we started out the day like any other except the children ran into room to not only give me morning hugs but wish me a very happy birthday. Nathaniel had bought St Patty's Day cookie for the kids, to have after breakfast . . . of course. Avrie of course was to focused on the cookies to want to waste her time with breakfast. Issac was focused on NORM he informed me that he was exited to get to school to see if they had caught the Leprecon in their trap. We went with Issac to school to find that NORM the Leprecon was a bad boy, he had ransacked the place, but he did leave gold and coins for the children. We then were priviledged to see the local dance group perform Irish dancing for the children. They all thought it was sooo cool, of course they wanted to be Irish dancers when they growed up. When Abbi and Nathaniel got home from school and work we took the children to Macaroni Grill for a great diner and of course they sarenaded me with the Italian version of Happy Birthday after which we got do eat Chocolate Cake. YUUMMMY!!! We did have picture to illustrate the evening but in a moment of dispair my camera ate them, so the memory lives in our hearts, along with all the other wonderful memories!

A terrific day had by all, thanks to all my family and friends who made this such a perfect day!!

For the Blessing in My Life

MY WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY/LIFE THANKS TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!

I've decided that I am one of the luckiest women in the world. I have 3 beautiful children, an awesome husband who would do anything for me. And I love him for that more and more each day. I have a family who loves me, I have been pleased to have two wonderful parents who would do anything for me and who love to love me and support me in everything I do even If they don't like it. I am so lucky to be so close and be able to spend time with them, get to be with them on a daily basis, and witness what amazing and fun people they are. I am so lucky to be married into an incredible family who are so supportive and so encouraging. They treat me like one of their own, even more. We have so much fun together and love my sisters who are there for me like my own family. I have some of the most awsome, amazing brothers a sister could want. I know they would do anything for me. They are incredible men who are such examples to me, and help me want to be a better person.

I am so lucky to be blessed with friends that I have had what seems like a lifetime. I feel like time can go by and they will always be there, we can be like we haven't lost time. I have made friends I feel will last for a lifetime.

I met new friends all the time who show me what neighbor kindness and love is all about, who show me that that inate human nature to care for everyone is still there.

I feel so blessed to be alive, I feel blessed to be where I am, and to be learning and growing in the way that I have. I will be the better person because of the experiences and people in my life. As I celebrate my birthday this year, I celebrate how lucky I am to be alive and be surronded by the people I am.

March is the Month of Memories

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday to NAAAAA NAAAA Happy Birthday to You!!!

10 Reasons We Love Our Nana:

1. She the bestest Nana Ever!!!

2. She makes the bestest Cookies.

3. She loves to have fun!!

4. She reads with us!

5. She doesn't bite me (taken as she is kind!!!)

6. She likes to play with me and watch cartoons in the morning!

7. She is super helpful when we feel sick or don't feel like doing anything. She cares about us alot.

8. She is so sweet and loves to give hugs and kisses, and helps me get rid of coughs.

9. She shares with us, she makes good food for us.

10. She listens to what my heart says!! I can talk to her!!

WE LOVE YOU NANA

The kids were so exited to get to help Nana celebrate her birthday. They helped make a scrumptous chocolate fudge cake, with chocolate chip fudge icing. We all enjoyed eating yummy cake. I think the kids had more sweet than they were prepared for!!
Every year growing up for my birthday mom and I would go to Earls for "our " birthday dinner. We haven't been able to do this for a long time. This year we got to go out to eat at the Mediterranian Grill! We enjoyed yummy Steaks and tasty greek salad, one of my recent favorites! We got to enjoy time together celebrating our birthdays, and how much we enjoy being able to hangout together. Thank heaven for Mommies and Grandma!!!