I can not believe I have not found one single moment to sit down and blog in a whole week!
Sunday - Errands and Housework and Husband makes me birthday dinner one day early
Monday - I turn 28
Tuesday - A Blur
Wednesday - Two appointments
Thursday and Friday - Puppy's first rain days spent mostly inside playing puppy games
Saturday - Groceries, Dad's Day shopping, nearby park with puppy, help husband organize & catalogue comic book collection
And here we are, All! Happy Weekend and Happy Father's Day!
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Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Cause for Celebration
You know you're growing up when... you need a cause for celebration. When you're little, EVERYTHING is worth celebrating even if you just do it with mud pies, pretend tea, and 15 of your closest stuffed animal friends. O.K., I know I am still young (28 next month) and that my inner child is very much alive, but I am feeling a bit more grown up these days thanks to my younger siblings.
On Sunday, my younger brother graduated from Clark University with honors. I am so proud of him and excited about what the future holds for him. On the other hand...
I talked to him while he grew in Mom's belly. I gave him "horsey rides" on my back. I met him at his bus stop after school every day. We watched Howard The Duck, Ghostbusters I and II, Karate Kid, and Gremlins over and over again. I was his biggest fan at his basketball games from the time he was 5 through high school.
How can this be happening? How can it be that he is grown and ready to face the world?
Part of me wants us to be giggling in the sandbox or playing piano together. If he is grown that means I am six years more grown and that just astonishes me.
A few graduation pics:
Then there is the matter of my Sister-in-Law turning 21 today. Happy Birthday, Melissa! Last night she got to our place at 11:20. At 11:55 we walked over to an asian restaurant a block away from our house for her first legal drink. At midnight, the bartender presented the birthday girl with a free Scorpion Bowl. I had a few sips of that and a Cape Codder. As we were paying the bill at 12:55, we were all given a shot. We all protested, but ended up giving in because they were already mixed and being poured into light up shot glasses. I haven't downed a shot in years! Melissa had a good time though. When we got home and Mr. B&B was in bed because he had work this morning, Melissa and I went and played on the playground next door and chit chatted before bed. We also drank lots of water and munched on crackers and corn chips. Really fun times.
She's 21! I still can't believe it. When Mr. and I started dating, she was 13 with braces and ponytails.
When Mr. B&B headed off to work this morning, Melissa and I had vanilla ice cream with strawberries, blueberries and banana for breakfast.
They may be older. I may be older. But having ice cream for breakfast? That never gets old. Plus, it reminds us that every day is a cause for celebration.
On Sunday, my younger brother graduated from Clark University with honors. I am so proud of him and excited about what the future holds for him. On the other hand...
I talked to him while he grew in Mom's belly. I gave him "horsey rides" on my back. I met him at his bus stop after school every day. We watched Howard The Duck, Ghostbusters I and II, Karate Kid, and Gremlins over and over again. I was his biggest fan at his basketball games from the time he was 5 through high school.
How can this be happening? How can it be that he is grown and ready to face the world?
Part of me wants us to be giggling in the sandbox or playing piano together. If he is grown that means I am six years more grown and that just astonishes me.
A few graduation pics:
Then there is the matter of my Sister-in-Law turning 21 today. Happy Birthday, Melissa! Last night she got to our place at 11:20. At 11:55 we walked over to an asian restaurant a block away from our house for her first legal drink. At midnight, the bartender presented the birthday girl with a free Scorpion Bowl. I had a few sips of that and a Cape Codder. As we were paying the bill at 12:55, we were all given a shot. We all protested, but ended up giving in because they were already mixed and being poured into light up shot glasses. I haven't downed a shot in years! Melissa had a good time though. When we got home and Mr. B&B was in bed because he had work this morning, Melissa and I went and played on the playground next door and chit chatted before bed. We also drank lots of water and munched on crackers and corn chips. Really fun times.
She's 21! I still can't believe it. When Mr. and I started dating, she was 13 with braces and ponytails.
When Mr. B&B headed off to work this morning, Melissa and I had vanilla ice cream with strawberries, blueberries and banana for breakfast.
They may be older. I may be older. But having ice cream for breakfast? That never gets old. Plus, it reminds us that every day is a cause for celebration.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Father-in-Law Turns 60
Some photos of the table set-up. No people photos as I am protecting the innocent.
Guest of Honor's Place Setting complete with "60" eyewear and pin.
Length of the table
Guest place setting. The favor was Jawbreakers & Gobstoppers, the birthday boy's fav.
Menu cover.
Peanuts, snack mix, and flavored olive oil for bread dipping.
Guest of Honor's Place Setting complete with "60" eyewear and pin.
Length of the table
Guest place setting. The favor was Jawbreakers & Gobstoppers, the birthday boy's fav.
Menu cover.
Peanuts, snack mix, and flavored olive oil for bread dipping.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Turning 27
Today was Father's Day, but it was also my 27th birthday. I don't make New Years resolutions on January 1st, I make them on June 15th every year. One of those resolutions this year is to blog at least once a week. HERE'S HOPING!
I am taking the summer off from school which means more time for fun things like blogging and writing, preferably from a nice rocking chair on my front porch or my beach blanket on the peaceful shores of Plum Island. I find fresh air loosens my inhibitions and frees my mind for imagining which inevitably leads to better writing.
Another recent milestone is having free-lance edited a 200 page book. An epic project due to time constraints and divided attentions of all involved, it is wonderful to finally be freed from its shackles and to know I stuck with it and saw my obligation through. Quite a feat. This also means more time for my own writing and something wonderful to share with potential future employers.
So, I'm back and fresh writing will soon follow!
I am taking the summer off from school which means more time for fun things like blogging and writing, preferably from a nice rocking chair on my front porch or my beach blanket on the peaceful shores of Plum Island. I find fresh air loosens my inhibitions and frees my mind for imagining which inevitably leads to better writing.
Another recent milestone is having free-lance edited a 200 page book. An epic project due to time constraints and divided attentions of all involved, it is wonderful to finally be freed from its shackles and to know I stuck with it and saw my obligation through. Quite a feat. This also means more time for my own writing and something wonderful to share with potential future employers.
So, I'm back and fresh writing will soon follow!
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