Mommy's Birthday Weekend

Shelby started things off early.  He went out wednesday night to "buy a usb drive."  Thursday morning he woke me up to a fresh cup of coffee in my brand new coffee maker.  The old one was about 6 years old and didn't grind coffee any longer and also just generally sucked off and on.  Needless to say I was pretty stoked!  My next surprise came friday night.  Shelby told me he had arranged for Jessica to come over and babysit so we could go see a movie.  I spent all day friday trying to choose a movie time that worked and was so excited that he had planned a night out and found a babysitter all on his own.  Then friday night Jess called to say she was going to be a little late.  Then about 30 minutes later when we had missed the second movie time I had chosen I got frustrated and tired and called her to say "don't bother coming, I'm just going to go to bed."  Then as I was heading off to bed at 10 30 Shelby opened up the front door and walking up the steps were my Dad and Laura!  I couldn't believe it!  I was completely surprised and it was so awesome.  So I got to stop feeling frustrated with Jess and just enjoy the weekend with my family!

We went to Smolak Farms to pick apples, drink fresh apple cider and eat some yummy apple cider donuts.  Sorry, Lennon, you're still too young for that kind of treat.  :)

Just one of the gorgeous views of the farm.

Lennon likes to make himself beautiful just like Sissy.  Any chance he gets to use her brush or try on her headbands he takes.  Here he is using Nana's blush brush to "brush" his hair.  

Nana bought Mia two beautiful new dresses and this one had a matching dress for her Samanthat doll.

Lennon taking his breathing treatment.

We had such an awesome time.  My birthday weekend was so special.  I love surprises and this was a good one.  Also, my Uncle Lew came through town and stayed with all of us sunday night.  It was great to see him and have some extra company.  Saturday morning Lennon woke up with a "wicked" as they would say up here - cough.  It sounded bad, just like last winter when he had to go to the emergency room in Texas and got a bronchialitis diagnosis.  We gave him a treatment of some albuterol and silver and by the next morning he was almost fully recovered.  It was crazy.  Sunday we went to Boo at the Zoo and met up with Claire and the kids who were wearing the most incredible home made costumes!  Afterwards we went to the mall for lunch and shopping for my new coat.  Thanks Papa and Nana!  It's awesome by the way.  Monday we did the farm thing when we got home Papa and Nana got ready and headed out for the airport.  It was so much fun and just about everyone I know called me on my actual birthday which was cool.  Thanks to everyone who made it a special day/weekend!  

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