Monday, February 10, 2014

BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!

Not all birthdays are equal…sure its equal from the stand point you get anther year older each time but that is about all that is the same. I usually don't like my birthday don't care to celebrate it and so I am rather grumpy on the day. This year was different. On Friday the 7th of February we had my brother Tim's memorial. I spoke at it and absolutely nailed it…I try not to be proud of myself but I was that day…it truly made me feel good…when my brother Jim said I did a good job and he really meant it I felt really good! We had 15 of my cousins and their spouses and it was so great to sit and talk with them. We have amazing cousins and they are just special…some traveled from a far and that was so humbling that they would do it to honor our family. The afternoon was so enjoyable and rejuvenating. I love my cousins. Megan and Ron were there and as always such a big help with everything...Meg is a shinning star! Love that kid. On Saturday the 8th we had a ball going to Huntington Beach for a bonfire...my family was so nice to make this happen...One of my favorite all time things to do. Lots a great laughs around the bonfire as we ate hotdogs and samores! On Sunday we went to Rubys on the pier and enjoyed the view and walk on the pier. We played phase 10 and we do have some cheaters among us...and competition. Ron and Megs just can't give it a rest. It felt great to have my kids around me and having fun...it had been awhile! Then the big day...my birthday...Megs, Ron, Pattianne and LJ all made breakfast for me and it was yummy! Presents and presents...that was fun. Megan and Ron gave me this cool thing to put my jewelry in so I can hang every thing, Pattianne and LJ gave me a sign that I had seen on Pinetrest but Patti didn't know that I wanted one...she made it for me...really cool...and Larry gave me a new Camera that I have been wanting forever! Everything was so perfect and then later in the evening we went to dinner at the Boiling Crab my favorite spot to go for bday dinner! What I think the best part was is that we were all together and what fun it was. That part was my favorite. So this year I have to say that getting a year older was not as bad as I had thought it would be!