Oh Happy Days....

Well the birthdays and craziness of March have come and gone and I cannot believe that it is already April. We were so blessed to have lots to thank the Lord for this birthday...our life, our health, our salvation through Jesus, a wonderful family that made our day so special. My parents planned a surprise party for the night of my b-day to celebrate Halle and my birthdays, however, a blizzard blew in that morning and noone was able to make the drive. I thought it was wierd that noone really called me that afternoon to wish me a happy day and so Brent asked if I had talked with my parents and I said "no" so I decided to call them and then they spilled news that they had planned it all but it was going to happen the following night just so I would not feel unloved and forgotten. Well, it was a great night the following day! Dad cooked-love it when he makes time for that-he is the best cook! Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Salad, cornbread and a wonderful cake for me with fresh fruit, and Halle's favorite-Cheesecake! The little table was set for the kids to have their own spot and they thought that was extra special. Mom had the place decorated with much thoughtfulness and care. It was very memorable, and everyone told funny or mean stories about ME! Just ask Jake about his bout with Gas-X and Nurse Holly, or Grandma and her late night phone calls to check up on her 17 year old granddaughter, or Dad which of our discussions about "my future" he loved to participate in, or Sandy if she will ever wear a red mop again to wish me a happy birthday, or Ruby if she liked playing tricks on me or being my nursing instructor and telling me to Shutup! and do my work.....anyway you get the idea.




The morning of Halle's birthday I made her pancakes and cut them into hearts and number six's as that is her very favorite breakfast and then we opened presents and went to church. In this package is the movie High School Musical and we have watched it at least 6 times since the 29th of March! Oh My! Just ask me to sing a song or share a dance move from it-no really do not! Caleb can even sing the words...





Then I had to share pictures from our trip last week to California. I have more that I need to upload but thought I would share from our first days in San Diego. The kids had a great time watching the seals sunning on the beach, wearing sandals, shorts, sunglasses and running around with the ocean behind them. It was beautiful as always and amazing to see the ocean. I never grow tired of watching its beauty and rhythm as it rolls in and hits the rocks and the sand.











More to share and more pictures to come-but I must get some sleep tonight....