A Perfect Birthday

Thanks to everyone for my wonderful day. I really enjoyed it. The weather cooperated and turned warmer. It was quite upsetting to think that it might snow. This time of year is almost always beautiful, and I was getting a little bit nervous. I got to do my little workout this AM and Bill made me my favorites for breakfast. It was not an early to school day, so I wandered in about 10. When I got there a beautiful bouquet of red roses greeted me. So sweet of my husband. Jenn, Kate, and Johnny came by school with cake from Dick's and cookies from Cutler's. They had balloons too. Does life get any better than that? School was busy, but I am looking ahead to a five day weekend!!! My visit to the Zundels' was a quick one. Dad's phone was broken which I thought was an unanticipated birthday present, but Jenn visited them and fixed it. Jenn....???? I was home and had time to work on my new hobby....piecing quilts. Wow, I had no idea it was so much fun. I actually started sewing the rows together tonight. It is not perfect, BUT definitely a decent start. WAY FUN!! And to think that I have a sewing machine again. I got to knit, crochet, and even stitch a little on Josh's quilt. Life, for me, doesn't get any better. Really every day is pretty perfect for me. Lots of calls from family and friends. So nice of everyone. Liz and Tracie celebrated by visiting John Adam's burial place. Appropriate since I am reading about the election of 1800. Lindsay is celebrating by having a baby in my birthday month. Can't wait to make that trip later this month. So many kind words, so much to think about after 56 years of life. What a blessing it is to have such wonderful children. I can see little bits of myself in all of my girls. We have an awesome family. When people look at my family pictures in my office, they just can't get over how gorgeous you all are. But so much more important is that you all try to be good people and always do the right thing. And you hit the mark so often. I am the one that learns so much from all of you! Thanks for the memories. Thanks for the MANY kind thoughts and words. My birthday was great!!