Easter Birthday

This year George and I hosted Easter dinner at our house for George's family. It just so happens that my birthday also fell on Easter this year. It was a beautiful day and there was plenty of good food and yummy desserts. George's nephew hunted eggs outside and Ava played with her eggs and basket outside on a blanket. I didn't know how Ava would react to having so many people around, but she seemed to soak up the attention and really enjoyed her first Easter and all the fun stuff in her Easter baskets. Ashley brought over her new boyfriend Jake, for dinner, and he seemed very pleasant to be around. I am thankful for our family and for the true meaning of Easter. Rejoicing in the Resurrection!

Good Friday was a Good Friday!!!

This year my birthday fell on Easter Sunday so I celebrated with some of my girlfriends on Friday afternoon at Soho Grill in Granger. My husband had set up a pedicure and manicure for me at Ja'ross in the morning and he had the most beautiful card waiting for me while I was being pampered. He continued the surprises with my FAVORITE cake that he delivered the night before at Soho Grill and they served it to me with birthday candles. He is truly a thoughtful, loving, and romantic guy! My birhtday luncheon was especially blessed with great friends and good fun for all! I loved everyone's beauty tips, cards, and gifts. I truly enjoyed turning older this year when I reflect on what wonderful friends I have to share my life with! I will cherish the memories of my special day!

Coloring Easter Eggs

This is Ava's first Easter season so I invited some friends over along with their kiddo's for lunch and to color eggs. Ava was mesmerized by all the activity and was taken lessons from the other children on technique and style for coloring eggs. I'm sure next year she will be actively participating!! It was great to share this memory with good friends and I look forward to next years eggstravaganza!!

Excuse me sir..Does this shoe come in a size 3?

Date Night on the First Day of Spring

George and I had a date night planned for Friday March 20th to get out together and have some quality alone time after George traveled all week. I arranged for a sitter for Ava and we headed to dinner at Noma in South Bend and then to the South Bend Chocolate Factory for some sweets and to sit by the fireplace and talk. Shortly after we arrived at SBCF, We get a call from Ashley and she asked what we were up to? I said, "Date Night" and that we were just relaxing in front of the fireplace at SBCF. She said, hey I'm close by and I'll see you in a few minutes. Well, it's always nice to see your children, but it was ironic that we got a sitter for Ava, in order to be alone, and ending spending time with our daughter Ashley. (ha,ha)

Spring Fever-Ava Outside

Filet of Finger

Yesterday in a sleepy haze, I attempted to open a can of cat food for our cat Opal. I popped the lid open with one swift movement, and also sliced my thumb on my right hand. Needless to say there was blood everywhere and George had to get Ava away from my dripping blood and then get me an icepack and some towels. My family doctor was not available until the afternoon and I was dreading the thought of sitting in the ER. I called a friend of ours who is a Doctor and asked if he would look at it to see if I needed stitches. Yes, I needed stitches, and in fact, received 6 0r 7. The wound was deep and my thumb throbbed ALL day long. You don't realize how important the thumb is until you cannot use it. It was amazing to me how many things I could not do with a bum thumb and I needed help with caring for Ava. George's Mom came over to help with Ava and freed me up to rest and ice my swollen appendage. Today has been a better day and I was able to take care of most things. A BIG THANK YOU to Larry who took care of my wound and stitched me up. A thank you to Carol who cared for Ava all day long and a loving thank you to my husband who bathed me, washed and dryed my hair for me (I really enjoyed it).