Happy Birthday to Me

This weekend I received a visit from John, Karen, and Ian for my birthday on Monday. We had a great time visiting, eating, and playing. Ian is growing so fast! He's almost ready to sit up by himself, knows how to handle a bottle and spoon and what they're for, and clearly wants to crawl soon. He's always in motion unless he's tired, then he just shuts down and sleeps for awhile.

We should take some cues from babies and live more in the moment. He takes each thing as it comes. Some experiences are good (applesauce!) and some are not (green beans!), but the day goes by just fine anyway. When it's time to rest, he sleeps. When it's time to eat, he eats. The rest of the time, he plays and explores. Our lives should be so uncomplicated.

TAG

Answer the questions with one-word responses. Tag three others.
1. Where is your cell phone? CHARGER
2. Your significant other? HUSBAND
3. Your hair? GRAY
4. Your mother? GIVING
5. Your father? ENCOURAGING
6. Your favorite thing? COMPUTER
7. Your dream last night? HMM
8 Your favorite drink? DIETCHERRYCHOCOLATEDRPEPPER
9. Your dream/goal? TRAVEL
10. The room you’re in? PERFECT
11. Your hobby? SCRAPBOOKING
12. Your fear? FAILURE
13. What do you want to be in 6 years? RICH
14. What you’re not? LIBERAL
15. Muffins? BLUEBERRY
16. One of your wish list items? MERCEDES
17. Where you grew up? TEXAS
18. The last thing you did? CLEAN
19. What are you wearing? PJ'S
20. Favorite gadget? CHOPWIZARD
21. Your pets? GUNNY
22. Your computer? MAC
23. Your mood? PROCRASTINATING
24. Missing someone? IAN
25. Your car? HONDA
26. Something you’re not wearing? MAKEUP
27. Favorite store? BOMBAY
28. Like someone? YEP!
29. Your favorite color? BLUE
30. When is the last time you laughed? YESTERDAY
31. Last time you cried? TODAY

I tag: Beth, MaryN, Leanna

Covered Bridge Inn scrap retreat

Wow, this was a fabulous scrapbook retreat! I loved it so much I'm going back in January! The place was gorgeous, spacious, and accommodating. The hot tub was great, the meals filling, the company stimulating.

I met new friends who were all friends of Cheryl, my college roommate. She arranged this group and did a great job! I can't thank her enough for encouraging me to come, and I see why she tries to go several times a year.

I made projects, scrapped pages for an album, relaxed, got a massage, soaked in the hot tub, sat up late, slept well, and generally enjoyed myself thoroughly. What decadence!