The month of August, in our family, only has 3 birthdays in it...as opposed to July that has 8...so today was a smaller celebration! Yesterday was my 44th birthday...and it was wonderful! Very relaxed...Meghan made brunch, everyone gave me beautiful presents and cards, then Sara made dinner...in the evening, the girls and I went to our church's parent/youth group meeting. Very quiet birthday for me...which I liked, very much! (especially as today was particularly busy!) After church today, we all went over my sister, Lori's house, to celebrate my birthday, my step-mom, Maryellen's birthday and my nephew, Tommy's birthday...it was a very simple celebration....my sister got Kentucky fried chicken (not healthy, I know...but YUM!), and we had homemade potato salad, coleslaw, cucumbers in sourcream, and hot homemade biscuits...a typical American summertime picnic!
My wonderful step-mom, Maryellen and I...we were particularly grateful to have her here today, as she just got out of the hospital on Thursday and is still recovering from pneumonia.
My sweet nephew, Tommy turns 15 this week! Can't believe he is that old already! All of these cousins seem to be growing up so fast!
Except these ones....I'm so very, very happy that we still have little ones to enjoy! Ronnie, Anna, Ty and a couple of the neighbor children had a blast under the sprinkler today...Ty really liked putting his hand in my icewater, then drinking from it, and since it was so cold...he would let it dribble out onto his chubby little belly....and giggle! So cute!
The beautiful picture frame that Meghan got for me...it is hard to tell, but it is a real soft green with cream.
The plaque that Sara got for me a long with a jar candle....I've wanted a visual reminder for us and to help the little ones remember these as well.
My wonderful husband, got me a new chair and ottoman for "my corner of the world"! I had seen this at an antique/consignment store and remarked to the girls how nice it would look in my livingroom....well, Ron went after working all night yesterday, checked it out and brought it home for me! It is so very comfortable, and completely matches the two recliners that we have as well....he laughed at me today, told me he loves me, and shook his head that what he called 'second hand' furniture could make me so happy! I told him, I've never wanted diamonds or jewelery....it doesn't take a lot to make me happy! The only thing I need to get now, is a few parts for a mystery gift that was bestowed on me by very dear friends....as soon as I have them, I will take pictures of this long wanted, special gift! So....our birthday weekend was quiet and simple...just the way I like it! ~Sue~
My wonderful step-mom, Maryellen and I...we were particularly grateful to have her here today, as she just got out of the hospital on Thursday and is still recovering from pneumonia.
My sweet nephew, Tommy turns 15 this week! Can't believe he is that old already! All of these cousins seem to be growing up so fast!
Except these ones....I'm so very, very happy that we still have little ones to enjoy! Ronnie, Anna, Ty and a couple of the neighbor children had a blast under the sprinkler today...Ty really liked putting his hand in my icewater, then drinking from it, and since it was so cold...he would let it dribble out onto his chubby little belly....and giggle! So cute!The beautiful picture frame that Meghan got for me...it is hard to tell, but it is a real soft green with cream.The plaque that Sara got for me a long with a jar candle....I've wanted a visual reminder for us and to help the little ones remember these as well.My wonderful husband, got me a new chair and ottoman for "my corner of the world"! I had seen this at an antique/consignment store and remarked to the girls how nice it would look in my livingroom....well, Ron went after working all night yesterday, checked it out and brought it home for me! It is so very comfortable, and completely matches the two recliners that we have as well....he laughed at me today, told me he loves me, and shook his head that what he called 'second hand' furniture could make me so happy! I told him, I've never wanted diamonds or jewelery....it doesn't take a lot to make me happy! The only thing I need to get now, is a few parts for a mystery gift that was bestowed on me by very dear friends....as soon as I have them, I will take pictures of this long wanted, special gift! So....our birthday weekend was quiet and simple...just the way I like it! ~Sue~