MEGAN TAKING A NAP WITH HER BEST KITTY

Good Friends Getting Together

Birthday Dinner at Goonies Restaurant and Comedy Club

Jamey, Megan, Me and Gale and Mary all met at Goonies Pub and Restaurant to celebrate Rick's 49th birthday. Food and company was great! Thanks for joining us Gale & Mary! Afterwards, Jamey, Megan,Rick & I walked around the city a bit to show them the changes happening downtown. Then we surprised Rick leading him back upstairs to Goonies Comedy Club for the 7:30 show! We laughed our heads off! Kinda raunchy comedy at times but funny none the less! Afterwards we visited the DQ on the way home for a little sweet treat and then home to watch last Thursday's show "Lost" that was Tivo'd . Jamey and Megan stayed the night. I love it when our kids come home and stay for a bit. It's always good to reconnect. Thanks Jamey and Megan for taking the time to come down (again this weekend) and make your dad's birthday a special one! Love you all!

It's Your Birthday Rick!! You're How Old?!!

To My Wonnerful Hubby on his Special Day!
This is what a 49 year old deserves on his birthday. A nice sunny day and a nap in your new hammock!
Maybe someone nice could join you? Yes?

Mother's Day Flowers

Beautiful Cards and flowers galore! Thanks Jamey, Megan, Kate, & Rick! My life is complete!

Another Sign of Spring

Peep Toe Shoes!

Everything is New!

So I was busy preparing everything for my garage sale on Friday and Saturday and nearly done organizing the tables when Rick comes home from work bearing gifts! He always surprises me! It's wonderful! Well....last week at his last inspection the digital camera we usually use for miscellaneous pics broke so he comes walking in with 2 new camera's (one for his inspection business and one for me!)! Mine is much prettier(it's baby blue) and has a much bigger screen than his (& 10 MB!!) Wow! I am a happy camper! I have posted a few pics for you to look at. It is spring...and everything is new! Including cameras! Smile! You might be in one of my next pictures!

Rick is figuring out his new camera-notice the tilt of the head with the reading glasses...who does he resemble?
Abby and Lilly were sitting still as stone in hopes of snatching a little noonday snack! Aren't they cute?
Rick is enjoying the outdoors and reading up on his new toy!
Even Lilly likes these temperatures. Ahhhhh...spring!
Occasionally Lillian likes to view the world from a different perspective.

Friday Night...That's Alright!

A good time was had enjoying the company of friends and a lively 2 man band that was AWESOME! I haven't laughed that hard in ages!

Biddy has decided on a midlife career change...

Manicure anyone? I do it Purrrrfectly!

GOOFY GIRL"S NIGHT in the CITY!

Me and my Meggie Loo Hoo!
SPEAK-SEE-HEAR NO EVIL!

Jamey & Kate-she's not believing a word he says!
Megan does a balancing act!
Auntie Michelle and Megan

Family at Easter

Jamey & Kate
Megan and Jensen
Hugs and Family in Grandma's Kitchen at Easter. What could be better than this?

Signs of Spring=Collecting Maple Syrup and Blizzards

I was told to update my blog. I don't wanna. I like the pictures of my kids cause I miss them! So I'm gonna keep them there. OK? Forgive me.

The Day You were Born...

On the day you were born it was a beautiful sunny day. Of course I do not remember so much (I am told it was). I can only remember the excruciating agony of an 18 hour labor! At 5:52 pm on March 21st 1981 you entered this world and barely cried out. You were actually half grown (9.14 oz at birth-ouch!) and ready to challenge the world. The world has been an exciting place for you, after a period of struggles, and I couldn't be more proud and full of love. The same love I felt the day you entered this world. I am amazed and blessed to be a part of your life! Thank you Jamey for being the wonderful, amazing, loving, person you are! I love you very much! Have the Happiest Birthday Ever!

Ok...so Maybe Spring is Here...

I guess we'll see won't we. It's time to start syruping again. Rick was out tapping trees today! Yippee...now that's a sign of spring! I'll post a picture soon.

I'll let the Picture Speak For Itself!

This Picture is the Only Sun You're Going to Get in MN!

Every year at this time I whine and complain about the weather! I refuse to accept the cold. Won't do it! Not me! No Way HoSay! I guess for the next few years we need to concentrate on paying off our home so we can actually go away for 3 months of the winter! This is what I desire. It is no longer a dream but a goal. Winter is pretty for about a month and then it needs to go away. I have been home from vacation for 2 weeks and still yearn for the beautiful ocean breeze and warmth of the sun. I won't rest until my goal is acheived. Mark my words.

OurWonderful Vacation Cruise

To see more pics of our vacation, GO HERE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11910917@N06/