HB, LM

"Little Michael" has just turned 27. I wonder if we will EVER stop referring to him as "Little Michael"?

Our usual Sunday dinner will have a few more mouths to feed this week as we actually have a reason to celebrate something. Menu planning was very difficult, as I feel like I have made all possible foods within the last month and a half!! We are doing a casual family gathering - I am making a big pot of minestrone. Michelle is making a BIG salad. AND I will have all the makings for homemade pizzas available for all of us. This will be a "hands-on" fun day. Kind of like a "kiddie party" for adults. I plan on opening more than a couple bottles of wine tomorrow, too.

"Happy Birthday, Little Michael, and best wishes for many, many more...."

Nice Memories

We are back from vacation. We vacation well. We know how to relax. Who wouldn't be able to relax while looking at this beautiful scene for a week?



We did have one funny moment. We all met up for dinner each night. My cousin (aka The Matriarch) and I showed up dressed like this!

Keep in mind, not only did we BRING the same shirt, we both chose to wear it on the same night!! I guess great minds DO think alike!!

So, cuz, where we going next year??

Thank You, Mr. Wonderful

On Christmas Eve, I noticed that I lost a bracelet. It was white gold with diamonds and it was a gift from my husband on our 25th wedding anniversary. I was terribly distraught at first, but then I remembered that I had worn that bracelet everyday for the last 7 years. I enjoyed that bracelet.

When Mr. Wonderful returned from some errands, I proceeded to tell him the following, "I have some news".

"That does not sound good" he said.

"It's not 'end of the world news', it's just news. I lost my bracelet, and I don't know where or when."

He replied, "That's not bad news! Now we can go get you a new one for your birthday!!"

I not only love my new bracelet, I love all the events that led up to me getting it. He really is a special man.

I love you, Mr. Wonderful.

A New Year, A New Checklist

Christmas tree down - check

Youngest child packed and ready to go - check

Take out the bathingsuits for our vacation - check

Envision sitting on the beach with a book in one hand and a cocktail in the other - check

9 days and counting....