Yummy Birthdays

My brothers and I surprised my mom and bought her a ticket to come and visit Matt and me over her birthday. We had a fun time just hanging out baking, shopping, and crafting. She helped me with the assembly line of cards for a card exchange I did. I don’t think I could have done it with out her. We had some yummy dinners at Cheesecake Factory (for her birthday) and Mama Mia’s (for my birthday). THE Mother (owner of Mother's and Mama Mia) came and chatted with us while we were eating which was fun because I’m a big fan of hers (I wish I would have gotten a picture). We enjoyed a delicious ice cream cake from BR. I think that was the 3rd year in a row that I got an ice cream cake. Mmm. Definitely gives you something to look forward to about turning another year older.

We know how to show mom a good time….we took her to the cat show!Don't these cats look like they are enjoying themselves? Of course, there was cake at the cat show that we also enjoyed. This was our 3rd year attending the cat show. Let us know if you would like to join us next year. Anyway, good mother-daughter time. Glad you could come, mom!

nature on Whidby

We traveled up to visit Rob and got to do some nature watching. Check out the animals that live at his neighbors. 2 dogs, 3 cats, 4 horses and 5 goats or something like that. They enjoyed checking us out.
We also did some bird watching on the island. Saw a bald eagle and several herons among other things.

New Year's Eve

We had a very spontaneous New Year's Eve party which turned out to be a ton of fun. About a dozen folks joined us for yummy food, some Buzz on the PS3, my favorite, the celebrity game, and a midnight toast. When the clock stock 12 we heard a strange noise coming from outside. Tammy and I went to investigate and it turned out to be our neighbor Kelly blowing a conch shell. He ended up joining us since his crew had already gone to bed. We all put our resolutions in a jar that will be sealed until next year. I think this party will be a yearly tradition.