Domestic Family Dining: Simple Gifts & Birthday Memories

Monday, December 15, 2008

Simple Gifts & Birthday Memories

Grandpa teaching his 5 yo grandchild to tie his/her laced shoes - what a great gift.

Having my mom organize my china cabinets - some of the items haven't been seen since we lived in NE (and that was 10 years ago). I am enjoying the view.

Grape flavored frosting for the writing on my birthday cake . . . no further comment needed.

A snow day/blizzard on the day before my birthday! I absolutely cherish snow days and winter scenes, especially when I don't have to go out in the minus degree weather with even lower wind chills.

A dozen roses from my hubby; they are beautiful. Roses are my favorite flower.

The home-made and hand-picked cards from my kids.

Sharing a birthday with my brother! He was the best present I got on my 5th Birthday. I remember getting the call from my dad, and I was extremely happy that night.

Sending the kids over to my in-laws for a sleepover = dinner at home with my husband . . . JUST THE TWO OF US!

I did receive other gifts (a sewing machine, a Magic Bullet, pedestal candle, jewelry) for my birthday, but I mentioned these because they made me happy, were memorable, and they were heartfelt. I am loved!!

3 comments:

Sally said...: Happy Birthday!!

We taught our class 3 tonight and we missed going out to Labby's with you guys :(

I never heard of the Magic Bullet but I just googled it - pretty neat. Have fun!!; December 15, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Suzie L. said...: We miss the co-teaching, too! We need to get our sessions set up . . . We should just plan to have one big get-together (ie. picnic??) during the summer so we can visit & celebrate.

Yes, the Magic Bullet is cool. I've just always used my blender & thought that I don't need an extra appliance. But, when I visited my sister, I used hers every day. It was so convenient for single servings & it washes up much easier than the larger blender.; December 16, 2008 at 8:32 AM
Jamie Jo said...: Happy Birthday!!!! Boy, skip a couple days and I miss your birthday!! What day is it on? You are older than me, right? :)

I love you and pray for God's blessings on you!!!!

Sarah's birthday is today (the 18th) so I'm off to call her!

She's young though.; December 18, 2008 at 9:04 AM

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A Prayer For My Family

anyway.

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.

If you find serentiy and happiness, others may be jealous; Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.

Give the world the bestyou have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and "them" anyway.

This is most commonly known as being presented by Mother Teresa. It was actually written by Kent Keith. I found it at the Holy Family Shrine in Gretna, NE.