March 30, 2009

  • Another Birthday Behind Us

    I loaded some of the pictures onto Xanga from Annamarie's party.  It was, by far, the easiest party yet!  Now I know why people order pizza for parties - no kitchen duty!!! 

      
    All I had to make was corn in the microwave oven, biscuits in the regular oven, and open 3 cans of tropical fruit cocktail.  Jesse went to get the fried chicken - which was on sale - YAY!!!!

    The tradition is to eat, open gifts, and then have the birthday cake.  For some reason, the children were more hungry than the adults and even the pets got some fried chicken, since there were quite a few pieces left over!

    Annamarie was anxious to open her gifts (what child wouldn't be???!!!).
      
       

    She was thrilled that Rissy bought her a bath set of bath gel, lotion, and body mist.  In fact, I think Annamarie's mouth fell and her comment was, "No waay!"
      


    For some reason, Rissy wanted to sit close to her dad during the party, but everyone else crowded around Annamarie, hoping to be the first to see what was in the wrappings!
      

    It wouldn't be a party at our house without the pets in the middle of everything.
      


    See how big Sushi is getting?  Stephanie hadn't been by in about 2 weeks or so, and she couldn't believe how long Sushi's legs have gotten!
                      

    Luci bought her sister a hoola hoop (at least Wal-Mart's knock off version of one) and it was the hit of the evening!

    Everyone agreed, Annamarie's cake was pretty.  I thought so, too.
      

                           Do you really think she is at the age where she needs sun glasses due to all those candles???!
                       

    We sang and she got ready to blow out the 9 candles, plus one to grow on!
      

    Not only are there pets present at all parties, but it wouldn't be complete without a picture of JanaLyn loaded up on sugary cake and ice cream!
                                                  
    The yellow flower was clipped to one of Annamarie's gifts.  I think on Rissy's birthday, last month, JanaLyn walked around with a rose between her teeth like she was getting ready to dance a tango!

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    I have a busy few weeks ahead of me.  I told Jesse I didn't think I'd be able to get done all that needs to be done.  He said, "You won't.  But, it will all be okay."  I've chosen the most important things for "my tasks" and am trying not to get distracted.

    My chest is pretty sore.  It was fine until they did the biopsies and now there is a constant deep bruising or aching feeling in the lump.  Of course there is an ache . . . they took chunks of flesh out of it!   And, they are trying to tell me I will be amazed at how sore I'm *not* after surgery.  They tell me the nerves are interrupted when surgery is done on a breast. But, as I suspected, they begin to come out of their "interrupted state" and start to talk eventually!!!  My little biopsy sites are definitely squawking!

    I didn't sleep well last night.  My left knee always bothers me when there is rain (or snow) coming and I was limping for several days last week.  That threw my left hip out of its normal position and last night my back ached from my left hip across my lower back.  It woke me up at 2:30am.  Then, I realized I was enormously hungry, wishing I had eaten more of Annamaire's birthday dinner. 

    At 3:45am, I got up to take 2 Tylenol (I'm trying to not take anything for these minor pains) and a couple Tums for my stomach.  I came out to the den and read in my Bible.  Despite the distance of the den from the bedroom, the light woke up Jesse. He came to check on me around 4:30am.  I went back to bed and slept a bit restlessly until 8:00am.  Interrupted sleep and not enough of it - yuck!  I feel draggy today, but have to keep moving.  There are only so many days left before I won't be able to do things for a while.

    I'm meeting with our pastor friend at 4:15am.  I'm planning on leftovers for dinner, so I won't feel rushed in our meeting and like I have to get home to cook dinner.  Jesse took Rissy to have her back x-rayed this morning.  I need to wash my hair - so it is a "long shower day" for me!  If I put the clean dishes up from the dishwasher and do a bit of laundry, I'll feel like I've accomplished a bunch.

    Today's To Do List"
    *  Stay awake

    Be Blessed  ~

Comments (4)

  • Looks like a good time was had by all... including the animals!  I've been noticing how big Sushi's getting, but that pic really shows it!

    Hope your week goes well & peaceful!

  • What a lovely party you all enjoyed! :) I love the colors -- perfect for a Spring-time-almost birthday! Keeping you in my prayers, Laurie

  • It looks like she had a great party!!  I like the kind that's less work to:)  We tend to do pizza or hot dogs & hamburgers so I don't have to do much to prepare.  I used to do that all out parties making all this stuff, but simple is better now:)  I can't get over how big Sushi is getting!  I hope you are able to relax!!

  • I hope you didn't meet with Pastor CJ at 4:15 AM, did you?

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