One thing that I have heard since I started dating my now-husband is that birthdays around the holidays are no fun. He always made a big deal about one thing especially; if he received a gift, it shouldn't be in holiday paper and he should at least get a birthday card. He said that a birthday needs to be a birthday and, sadly that was often not the case growing up. A birthday around the holidays … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to Me! I guess…
I woke up this morning with that dread that comes with knowing you are a year older. I never have felt this before but I have never been made to feel so old either. I was greeted with what you see above when I came downstairs thanks to my stepdaughter, Kenzie. She apparently made it with Johnny and hung it up. I then received these little "cards" from both Johnny and Joley. It is great … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to my hubs
Today is Mike's birthday... a day that we don't really celebrate because he is stubborn. While he was gone today renewing his driver's license, I made him Pineapple Upside Down mini-cakes. They were sooo good and the perfect size too. I will share the recipe soon.Anyway, Happy Birthday honey! I hope you had a great day.... and if not, hey... at least you didn't have to work this year. Love … [Read more...]
Monday Musings
I am joining my good friend Kara on her Monday Musings this week.The weekend was kinda, just ugh. I mean, it was okay. But, it could have definitely been better. After 9 years you would think my husband would know how important some things are to me. I am not asking for a lot. I really just want a card for Mother's Day and my birthday. Once again, he didn't do that. He said he ran out of … [Read more...]
Birthday musings
Happy birthday to me!Today wasn't exactly great but it wasn't bad either. I get so tired of the kids fighting and being mean to each other. Just one day I would like for them to stop and be respectful of each other and everyone else around them. Well, that didn't happen today, unfortunately. Tayler and Kenzie made me breakfast this morning; homemade cinnamon rolls. They were pretty good. :) … [Read more...]
