Yesterday was my birthday and can I just say I had one of the best birthdays yet!
#1: We stayed home all day long and after the week we've had, I really needed that.
#2: Kip got me just what I wanted. A new, tiny, purple, Coolpix camera! We have a nice big camera that's great for all kinds of special shots but not so great for taking places. It's so big and bulky and it's expensive so Kip wants it in the camera bag when we take it anywhere and honestly, I'm already carrying a purse and a diaper bag so the last thing I want to do is carry another bag. HERE is the camera he got me. It is so cool- I love, love, love it!
#3: "The Children" got me this bluetooth thing that I put on the visor of my car and it tells me who is calling, etc. This I haven't really figured out yet but Kip is going to set it up for me this weekend.
#4. Okay, you all know that Kip's mom didn't like me and made it pretty obvious that she felt that way. Now, honestly, I know she had a hard life and I don't think it was really about me, you know? I don't think she would have thought anyone was good enough for Kip. So whatever. All that to say, she certainly never did anything for my birthday other than give me $40 every year. She didn't call me or we never went out to dinner or celebrated in any way. Well, what a change this year! Carolyn (Kip's Dad is getting remarried to Carolyn! woohoo!) threw me a family birthday party last night! She made a fabulous dinner (a roast) and had a birthday cake made for me. I just could not believe it. She and Mel went to my favorite kitchen store (The Extra Ingredient for those who live in town) and bought me two Chantal Deep Dish Pie Plates in RED and this gorgeous cherry Lazy Susan Turntable that I've been wanting forever. Her son and his wife and three kids came and gave me some gorgeous stationary with "K" on it. Oh man, it was the best day!
It was such a great, great day. Carolyn is such a nice lady- not just because of the party but she's just so nice all around. I can't even begin to tell you the difference in Mel. He's turned in to such a wonderful grandfather and he's so much nicer than I ever knew he was. I love the difference she's making in this family. :)
Crazy Week
Saturday, 5/10: Went to friend's 40th Birthday party
Sunday, 5/11: Family party- my family came to celebrate my birthday and Mother's Day. We had a nice lunch and everyone stayed until 4pm. We left at 5pm because Kip wanted to take me out to dinner for Mother's Day and to buy Savvy's charm for my bracelet.
Monday, 5/12: My next-door-Neighbor turned 101 last Thursday! We threw her a surprise Birthday party and invited all the neighbors. MUCH fun.
Tuesday, 5/13: We went out with the Pace Family to Kabuto's to celebrate my birthday and Suzanne's birthday.
Wednesday, 5/14: My birthday, party at Carolyn's house.
Thursday and Friday we have off. whew.
Satuday, 5/17: We are hosting Family Supper Club this month. There will be four families here, including us. 14 children, 9 of which will be 4 years old and under. Should be a wild time.
Monday-Wednesday- family in town.
I'm looking forward to a little relaxation next week! The parties have been much fun but I'm ready for some quiet time at home.
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