I'm a happy girl!

So, my birthday was 2 days ago. I always kind of dread my birthdays because I HATE that I'm getting old. It turned out to be a really awesome day, though. You know it's got to be a good day when you get a text from your big brother at 4:40 a.m. wishing you a happy birthday. My best girl friends at work surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and the Wii game Just Dance 2. I was so stoked! Bryce had told me that he had a surprise for me when I got home, so I was anxious to see what he had planned. When I came in the front door, he was doing the dishes! He had also cleaned the living room, his bedroom, and had made his bed. He also had gotten me flowers on his way home from school. So sweet! We had a joint activity for Mutual that night and all the youth, about 50 kids plus about 12 adults, sang happy birthday to me. I felt pretty special. Seriously the best part though, in addition to all that Bryce did for me, was the sweet phone calls from my girls, and each of the girls dedicated a blog post to me where they said how much they loved and admired me and how grateful they were that I was their mom. I seriously felt that if I were to die right then I would feel so satisfied with my life and all that I've accomplished. There is nothing greater than the love of your children and them making me look good by living amazing, virtuous lives. I am so grateful for my life and all that the Lord has blessed me with. I am seriously the richest woman on the planet!

Sunrise, Sunset

My baby, my only boy, turned 16 yesterday. Where has the time gone? He makes me proud every day. I love him with all my heart!

Like totally radical!!

My good friend from church hosted a 80's themed party this past Saturday along with her husband in honor of his 50th birthday. We had a great time and it was awesome that pretty much everyone went all out and dressed up.

The birthday boy with his wife Mary, his friend "Boy George" and "George's" wife.

friends from church

prom dates

the girls

Boy George and I

Mind you, I NEVER actually dressed like this in the 80's, but it sure was fun reliving this crazy era for just one night!

Jinxed

I think I jinxed us. I last blogged that I hoped no one in my home would get sick....Bryce is sick! Poor kid. We had one of his friends with us this weekend while his parents were out of town. He had a bad cough. I think he must have shared his germs with Bryce. Bryce doesn't have a cough, yet--knock on wood, but he does have a bad cold. I had to work late last night, so I texted Bryce if he needed anything that I could get for him on my way home. He texted back, "death bed." So sad! I came home, made him some mangosteen green tea and gave him Nyquil. He seemed to sleep better. He managed to make it to school today. Last year he was sick for his birthday. This year looks like a repeat of last year. Sad day!