Happy Birthday Dave!

Friday we celebrated Dave's birthday. He took the afternoon off and went to see the latest Harry Potter movie with Kellie and Katie.


Then we all had a nice dinner outside on the patio (with the Brewer game going in the background). Even though it was his birthday, he cooked a yummy shrimp alfredo pasta dinner for us. As you can see from all of the empty bowls, it was delicious!

It was nice that Katie was able to be here for his birthday. She left the next morning for Spain with her college soccer team.

Happy Birthday to Me!

For the past several years I have been in Wisconsin for my birthday. Because of my new job I wasn't able to go this summer. It had become somewhat of a tradition to be in Wisconsin for my birthday. I missed being there but enjoyed my special day with Dave and the kids. Thanks to Nancy, Bev and Pat for the nice phone calls, Rick and Barb for the nice emails, and Mom & Dad, Pat, Nancy and the neighbors for the cards. It's always great to be remembered on your birthday. :)

My gifts were terrific. Kellie and Chris gave me two tiny photo albums to keep in my purse and a hummingbird feeder; Katie a chocolate brown watch I had my eye on in the Kohl's ad and, as always, she made me an extra-special birthday card; from VJ I received a gift card to Kirklands, my FAVORITE store; Dave gave me a really cool floaty fountain light show for the pool and a beautiful wrought iron hanging; a Kohl's gift card from Dick and Pat, cash from Mom and Dad; a nice card from the neighbors; and last but not least, a nice big birthday hug from Drew. Thanks to everyone for making my day extra-special.

I think I hear Kohl's calling my name - gotta go!

Fun Weekend!

I had such a nice weekend. Katie and VJ chose to stay home with Dave and I on the 4th of July, even though they were invited to go with Kellie and Chris to a friend's party. We swam, enjoyed a nice dinner and watched lots of fireworks from our 2nd story deck. There were fireworks going off in all directions.

It was a great weekend!

Born on the 4th of July

It always amazes me what a celebration the whole country puts on for my dad's birthday.


Hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!