Happy Birthday To ME!

I love my birthday week because it is the time when I am able to get together with many of my friends! Saturday the birthday events began. I knew it was going to be a wonderful day when Lora and I had our favorite salad at Firebirds. I had a promotional coupon I gave to the waiter. I thought it was going to be the usual free appetizer but no...it was a FREE THREE PIECE LUGGAGE SET! Yeah I need a new set! They took my picture and got all my info and the luggage is on it's way! Lora and I had an amazing massage at Lifetime Fitness. I had forgotten how wonderful they are! After that we did some shopping but were so relaxed from the massage we just wanted to sleep! It was so fun spending time with my sweet friend! Love ya Lora!

Later that night, Bruce and I went to Dinner at a yummy Italian restaurant named, Lo Sol Mio. (Can you tell this was one of my favorite days... lunch and dinner that I didn't have to fix!) I loved this dinner because Bruce and I had the best talk and really expressed our feelings of gratitude for each other! That was the best gift!

Sunday was General Conference and my actual birthday! Brighton brought me breakfast in bed. It was toast, crackers, crasins and whatever she found in the cupboard. She was proud she made toast all by herself. The kids were so excited to give me my gift, a SNUGGI (the blanket with sleeves). Let's say the kids have enjoyed this blanket...I haven't put it on yet. :)

In between sessions we all got together at the Wendel's beautiful home! We had lunch and even some sunshine! I had a great time with ward members and dear friends! Thank you everyone! Flowers from Katey! Yummy cake from Lora!

Here are the kiddos enjoying BBQ beef, pasta salad, fruit, and chips! Yum!Couldn't forget this kiddo! Lora, Lorri and I!

Here are some of my dear friends that are my support system since my family is far far away! Camille! Katey!Tonya! Lora! Lorri! Tresa!

We were teasing about this picture... but it turned out to be one of my favorites...we were saying this is like the temple pictures at weddings! Ha ha ha! Love you guys!

Later this week, I have been to lunch with friends but I didn't get pics of you all....I was having way too much fun chatting! :) Here are my dear neighbors and bunko friends! Michelle, Julie and Lisa! Thank you for the fabulous wallet...I think you know how much I love it!!! Yeah for time with family and friends...booo for the years that keep creeping by! :) Can't wait to celebrate with my Mom, Dad and Brea next week! Can't wait for you to arrive!