Better late than never?

So... more happy birthday to me - family party time! We gather together on a monthly basis to celebrate the birthdays that occur during that month - there were 6 (present) so that means 6 tasty desserts!

Happy Birthday March Babies!

I made Andes Mint Cookies & added some Strawberry Shortcake to my plate because, how can you resist that??

I was born on my Grandpa's birthday, every year he says to me "It's you and me, kid!" I love it!!! Makes me feel oh so special and closer to him. I love you Gpa!

This is me and my Beautiful Damsel Grandma who has graced my blog before, I love having pictures with her - so here's one to add to the collection! I love you too, Gma! xoxo!

Lunch w/Friends!

My girls at work took me out for lunch yesterday for my b-day, we went to the Royal Eatery - soooo tasty. Just a great burger, fries & diet coke. Pure happiness! On the way there we saw this awesome wall and I just knew we'd have to stop on our way back for a little photo shoot :)

I LOVE THIS!! I'm amazed at what can be done with a little spray paint!

Me and My girl Rexy being silly - I have a stupid look going on cuz she's making me laugh so hard, good times I tell ya!

Me and my girl Berta! Love this girl!!!!

Montana wanted to crawl up this doorway because there was a Black Widow spray painted in there... With some help she got up there eventually!

Montana and Roberta - so cute girls!! Thanks for a great lunch - you are all fabulous!!

More Happy Birthday!

My birthday continued into the weekend - I didn't get to see any friends on my b-day so we celebrated on Saturday! I had SOOOOOOO much fun!!! I even had one of those moments where I cried because I was laughing so hard! I love that!! Here's our night:

Tyson and Melissa surprised me with brownies that were covered in frosting, sprinkles and Happy Birthday candles! My friends love me!!

Me and Jidge at Wingers - tasty food! Jidge tried their Atomic Buffalo sauce... whoa buddy, they were spicy little buggers!

Sean-a-maniac and Drewbee making me giggle as usual!!

To kill time between dinner and OBT, we hung out at the Planetarium - ok, ok... we goofed off at the Planetarium! Sean and Andrew look confused about why we're on Mars, apparently JJ is abusive on other planets, and yours truly? I guess I'm a bit of a klepto - who wouldn't want an actual Mars rock in their living room?? I know I do!

Mellers and I were loving that weightless feeling on the Moon! :)

After we were done visiting other planets, we made our way to the Off Broadway Theater!! My favorite place downtown!! Improv comedy is the greatest I tell ya. Jidge and I haven't been there in forever so we were super excited to return. Melissa had never been there, so I was excited to take her - but she got a bonus! They called her on stage!! They did a skit called "Human Action Figures"

I have a video of this hilarity but I can't get it to work on here... maybe later. I'm sooo sad it didn't work - It was awesome! Thank you for a great night!!

Happy Birthday to ME!

My birthday continued... but it didn't get that much better. I got to go shopping with my sister, but I couldn't find any of the items I had been hoping for, didn't find anything I had to have, etc and that just sucks. I hate not having that feeling of excitement, that rush of finding something that is just perfect. The positive side: I got to be with my sister and we got to go in shops without fear of children's hands gravitating towards the "look, but don't touch" items.

After shopping I hung out on the couch while JJ finished up homework. Neat.

Then we went out to dinner with my family: Dad & Barb, Amy & Jayson, Joe & Court, Mom & Art and all the little kids...

I didn't get to sit quite where I wanted and ended up being in that spot where you don't get to be a part of any big conversation... Happy Birthday to me.

Here are some of the highlights:

Me and my sweetheart - he kept me together on this day... every time I broke down into tears he was right there to make it all okay again. I love my honey!

Mom and the ever evasive Arthur.

My smiley sisters.

Rock On!!

My Daddy and his lady Barb.

Court and the cutest baby in all the land!

Me and my Daddy - I LOVE YOU DADDY!

A smooch from my baby sister!

The Iggy's staff singing a birthday wish to me!

After Iggy's we went back to my sister's house for dessert - she made AAAAaaammazing caramel brownies....aahhh.... sorry, started to drool... so very tasty!!

Flowers from the mom-in-law, so pretty! I haven't really ever had anything but white roses so I didn't think I'd like these very much; but they are sooo fun! I love the bright colors and they just light up my kitchen! Thank you Momma R - they make me smile!!

Begin the Birthday Bash!

So, I'm REALLY irritated this morning - I woke up at 3: freaking 30 AM! Why you ask? I have no clue! The biggest thing on my birthday wish list was to sleep in but no, that would be wrong apparently. I woke up & couldn't fall back asleep, so I went to the couch in hopes that being away from a snoring husband would help... wrong again. I laid there listening to the clock tick, tick, tick. When JJ got up for school I went back to bed and got maybe a 20 minute nap. Uggg.

But let's start with Sunday, we had dinner at my sister's house with Dad & family. It was going well until I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking, tripped on my nephew's step-stool and fell. But don't worry, my right ribs cushioned my fall against the corner of the counter top so I didn't hit the ground. Holy Crap that hurt! I've had a red mark and slight bruising since then, it's really tender and therefore can't lay on my right side (which I favor) for very long. But the food was GREAT, goofing off with my baby sister was a blast (thank you bug, you have given me soooo many smiles this week!!!), and my Aunt gave me an awesome rice bag which will hopefully help sooth the pain in my ribs! Woot!

You can pick your nose, but you can't pick your family! :) But I would pick this sister - she's freaking heee-larious! DATSWHAIMTAWKINBOUT!!

Moving on... Things haven't much improved since the fall, as you can probably tell. I had plans with some friends this weekend, half have bailed - Rock. On. I didn't get to sleep in. My tummy is acting funny. I'm so very tired. I feel picked on!!

Well.... Happy Birthday to me.... let's hope it gets better!

Stamp Sets For Sale!

FOR SALE: These Close To My Heart stamp sets are obviously cute... I just have never used them and don't think they should just sit around collecting dust - so they are For Sale!!
First Come, First Serve!! Please see names and prices listed below!
Leave a comment or call/text me if you'd like any of them! Thanks!

D1002: The Simple Things - Reg $22.95 Sale $12.00

D1084: Love Tags - Reg $22.95 Sale $12.00

D1026: Beauty Seen - Reg $22.95 Sale $12.00

These are random stamps, collected over the years... Sale Price $3.00


Alphabet stamps (the stamp set in the middle has been sold) and a "You're Invited" party invite stamp set - purchased from misc companies. Sale Price $3.00 each