Randy's Birthday!!

Black Forest Cake from Cheri's

We began the birthday celebration by having Eric, Michelle, Hunter and his girl friend, Kimmie over for dinner on Wednesday. (His birthday was Friday.)  We had such a nice evening talking and eating. 

(he really is happy about the cake!)

 Happy Birthday, Randy!!!

Then on Thursday nights we always go to Los Cocos for good food with good friends! Terry is the one that told them it's Randy's birthday!!!  Honest - it wasn't me! :) 

They sang him a song!

I needed Maricella  (one of my friends from Nichols Tag Agency) to translate,

because I didn't understand ANY of it!! 

It wasn't Michael's birthday, but he likes the hat. In fact, he may have worn it home!! (just kidding)

Pam and I didn't get in any pictures.

 

I was photographer &

Pam had just spent a week at  church camp and even though it wasn't intentional, 

she is probably glad no pictures were taken of her!! 

I remember those HOT HOT days of camp!

God Bless Pam! 

The hottest week of the summer and she was at camp....

Anyway, again, Happy Birthday, Randy!

Then Friday - his actual birthday!!

Friday night we went to The Mosley Street Melodrama with a group of friends.

We went to this last year and it was pretty good. 

You know, with the villain and the good guy saves the pretty girl. 

This year was quit different and  we were all disappointed. 

I wouldn't suggest this one at all.

But the food was GREAT and the company was GREATER!!

We really enjoyed being with friends and celebrating Randy's birthday - AGAIN!!

I guess the older you get - the more you get to celebrate!! :)

Love you Randy! and I hope you have many many more happy birthdays!!

WEDNESDAY WISDOM

From "Patches of Godlight" by Jan Karon:

"He prayed me into a good frame of mind and if he had stopped there, it would have been very well; but he prayed me out of it again by keeping on."

Prayer is talking to God, having a conversation with him. Whether it's a public prayer or private. I've often wondered why people pray to the audience.

The Castle!

Once upon a time, when Andru was a little boy, he told all his classmates that he lived in a Castle! So, we call our home on Harvest Court "The Castle." Which of course makes Randy a King and me the Queen!! :)  - and I call Andru a prince (some of the time!).

I've lived in lots of houses. Well, actually, I've lived in 14 houses since I was 19. That's not counting the 2 times we lived with parents in between churches (jobs). I've never "hated" any house I've lived in. I have always assumed you can make any house a home. My favorites were the 2 bungalow's we lived in. I just like that style. 

Now, I live in a castle! :)

10 things I love about our castle:

1. The windows, I love to see out and have the light come in
2. The beautiful deck looking out over the pond
3. The space in the house - especially the storage space
4. My bath tub :)
5. Our bedroom
6. The 3 rooms upstairs that I decorated
7. The dishwasher
8. I have a sewing room AND a room for our books we sell
9. The gorgeous yard
10. Central heat and air

BUT... even with all of that and more - The reason I really love the castle is because the King lives here!

(I know, this post is corny but sometimes you just have to let the corn out!!)