What an amazing day!
I woke up to find a text message greeting from my brother Bob. Jason posted a birthday wish on Facebook at 3:00 this morning..... and my mom called and sang Happy Birthday to me at 7am.
There was a birthday cake waiting in the bus barn when I got there. (made by Pam Kjonas) My favorite cake recipe.... Lemon Cake. Pam had made me this before and I love it! Even though I haven't eaten sugar since August 3rd, I gave into temptation and had a piece..... and another after my bus route. Mmmmm. (the bus drivers helped me empty the cake pan.)
I met my Bible study group at the local coffee shop, Morning Glory. Sharon had bought us all big caramel rolls and highlander grog coffee. (another Mmmmmm!)
My cousin, John called and wished me Happy Birthday. He forgot my birthday last yr and I rubbed it in numerous times. He made sure to call me this year. (chuckle)
When I walked through the doors of the school I could see could see that the kitchen was decorated with yellow construction ribbons that said "60th B-Day. Warning. Party in Progress." Jodi met me before I entered the kitchen. She dressed me in a tiara, necklace, and a couple pins.... all stating that I was celebrating my 60th birthday. (Quite funny....very embarrassing!)
Lisa had baked me a sugar free cheesecake w/strawberries and a sugar free brownie cake w/ice cream and candles. Debbie gave me a canister with 60 (sugar free) candies in it. (Another Mmmmmmmm!)
Both Jason and Jamie called me to wish me Happy Birthday. All the kids and Dave gave me a check for $400 to cover the price of a new Nexus 10 tablet that comes out in two weeks!!! Wow!!
Jenny. Matt and Bailey came out to the house. I bought a pizza from Express Lane. I shared the last of the birthday cake. I handed out candy to the 40+ kids that rang the doorbell. Most of the them knew that it was my birthday and wished me Happy Birthday.
I also got a present from Linda which really shocked me. We have been out of touch for months. What a nice surprise! I also got many other Birthday cards, emails and over 70 people wrote on my timeline on Facebook.
What a day! Awesome! (pictures to come)
October 31, 2012
August 24, 2012
Brooklynn 17 to 19 Months Old
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August 19, 2012
August 17, 2012
Sierra's Photo Book
Last summer I put together a photo book for Sierra that included all the activities that she did during her stay with me. This summer, Sierra made her own book. She did a good job!
July 17, 2012
Stuck in the Cupboard
(The YouTube version is rotated. I don't know why this one isn't. Oh well.... It's still funny!)
July 2, 2012
May 14, 2012
Photo Book
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April 6, 2012
Girls' Weekend Photo Book
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Rules to Live By
This caught my eye in an email that I just read:
- Live simply.
- Love generously.
- Care deeply.
- Speak kindly.
- Leave the rest to God.
April 3, 2012
March 25, 2012
Photo Book
January 26, 2012
Brooklynn's First Birthday
Our granddaughter, Brooklynn is one year old! What a little sweet heart! I had read on Pinterest about "Smash Cakes." They are cute little cakes, often shaped like 3D animals, given to a baby on their 1st birthday... to do what babies do...smash them. I remembered seeing them at the new Walmart, not knowing their actual purpose, buying one for a friend a couple years ago. I texted Jamie and asked if I could stop over with a "Smash Cake." It was Brooklynn's birthday but Jamie was planning on celebrating both Brooklynn and Sierra's birthdays on Sunday the 29th, but Jamie said yes and then also invited me to have dinner with them.
I hadn't seen Brooklynn in weeks so I realllllly was anxious to see her. She is taking steps now.... something that she couldn't do the last time that I saw her. She's so precious! When ever she sees me she stretches her arms out to me. I was afraid that she wouldn't do that anymore, being that it's been a while since we've seen her. I was tickled when she did it again. I love that little tyke!
Well.... of course the new Walmart didn't have any Smash Cakes except one 3D little snowman that wasn't for sale... orders only. :( I went to another Walmart and they didn't have any. They told me that they make Smash Cakes but their version is just a miniature of the big birthday cake. Jamie called me and said that she was running late and asked if I'd pick up the girls from Mom's house. (Mom babysits them) So not having enough time to check other bakeries, I just picked up some miniature festive cupcakes. Ryan picked up dinner (Chinese), I picked up the girls and we all met up at their house at about 7:30.
I had purchased a musical candle which was a hit with Sierra. When lit, Brooklynn didn't know what to do with it. She tried a couple times to touch it. This brought back memories of our first born, Jason. As an "at-home" mom, we practiced blowing out a candle so that Jason would know what to do on his birthday. We also practiced putting up one finger so that on the day that he turned one, when someone asked him how old he was, he'd put up his finger.
I love how warm and fuzzy old memories are triggered with grandchildren. Also now when I watch the videos that I took of Brooklynn that evening, I can't help but thinking how much she looks like her mom at the same age. I feel like digging up old pictures to compare the two.
After singing and eating, Jamie had Brooklynn open a couple presents. Jamie had said that Brooklynn likes music. She wasn't kidding. Brooklynn opened up one toy that in the demo-mode played music while it was still in the box. Brooklynn put her hands on the top of the box and wiggled her butt to the beat of the tune. How cute was that!
I can't wait to see the girls again on Sunday to continue the celebration!
I hadn't seen Brooklynn in weeks so I realllllly was anxious to see her. She is taking steps now.... something that she couldn't do the last time that I saw her. She's so precious! When ever she sees me she stretches her arms out to me. I was afraid that she wouldn't do that anymore, being that it's been a while since we've seen her. I was tickled when she did it again. I love that little tyke!
Well.... of course the new Walmart didn't have any Smash Cakes except one 3D little snowman that wasn't for sale... orders only. :( I went to another Walmart and they didn't have any. They told me that they make Smash Cakes but their version is just a miniature of the big birthday cake. Jamie called me and said that she was running late and asked if I'd pick up the girls from Mom's house. (Mom babysits them) So not having enough time to check other bakeries, I just picked up some miniature festive cupcakes. Ryan picked up dinner (Chinese), I picked up the girls and we all met up at their house at about 7:30.
I had purchased a musical candle which was a hit with Sierra. When lit, Brooklynn didn't know what to do with it. She tried a couple times to touch it. This brought back memories of our first born, Jason. As an "at-home" mom, we practiced blowing out a candle so that Jason would know what to do on his birthday. We also practiced putting up one finger so that on the day that he turned one, when someone asked him how old he was, he'd put up his finger.
I love how warm and fuzzy old memories are triggered with grandchildren. Also now when I watch the videos that I took of Brooklynn that evening, I can't help but thinking how much she looks like her mom at the same age. I feel like digging up old pictures to compare the two.
After singing and eating, Jamie had Brooklynn open a couple presents. Jamie had said that Brooklynn likes music. She wasn't kidding. Brooklynn opened up one toy that in the demo-mode played music while it was still in the box. Brooklynn put her hands on the top of the box and wiggled her butt to the beat of the tune. How cute was that!
I can't wait to see the girls again on Sunday to continue the celebration!
January 11, 2012
Record Temps
During the first ten days of 2012 we broke 5 record high temps.
The weatherman says that we broke 7 last month (or was it all last year.... I didn't catch it.)
I love the weather that we've had the past nine months!
January 5, 2012
Record Shattering Temps
The previous record temperature for Fargo ND was 40 degrees on January 5th. Well today we shattered that record with 55 degrees!! Infact we broke the ALL TIME record making today the warmest January day in recorded history! Gorgeous day!
This winter has been awesome, weather-wise! We were still experiencing 80 degree temps all through October. We have only gotten snow once and that wasn't until the end of December. We still have not experienced subzero temps this winter! All of this is very unusual for our area!! I'm loving it!
I drive a school bus.... and these dry, visible roads are awesome! We just finished 3 years of record snows and floods. This is a nice change! (Sorry ice skaters and snow mobilers)
This winter has been awesome, weather-wise! We were still experiencing 80 degree temps all through October. We have only gotten snow once and that wasn't until the end of December. We still have not experienced subzero temps this winter! All of this is very unusual for our area!! I'm loving it!
I drive a school bus.... and these dry, visible roads are awesome! We just finished 3 years of record snows and floods. This is a nice change! (Sorry ice skaters and snow mobilers)
Jodi's Birthday
At work, we celebrated Jodi's 59th birthday. Oops.... I meant 48th birthday. (Inside joke, in case Jodi is reading this post, ha ha) We gave her card and an ice cream cake with a candle that sang Happy Birthday.I love to tease Jodi. I know that she hates getting her picture taken. I prearranged it so that all the gals had a camera hidden in their pockets. When I brought out the birthday cake, Jodi looked at the cake and then at the table full of co-workers and instead of me with a camera... (ha ha) EVERYONE had a camera taking pictures.
It was all in fun... and we got a lot of pictures of Jodi hiding her face. (chuckle)
January 1, 2012
New Year's Resolution
I did it! I did it! I did it! I kept my 2011 New Year's Resolution! I gave up sugar for a whole year! (I am such a sugar-aholic) Guess what I'm having for breakfast..... left over caramel corn that has been taunting me since Christmas.
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