I hate for it to end.....but I guess my Birthday Celebrations are over .... for 2008 anyway!
Nicole and the Grand Angels rounded it out with Birthday Cake and Presents. I do not know how Brady knew that Batman was my favorite Super Hero, but somehow he did and he talked his mommy into getting Grandma a ...... Batman Cake....!!! And my favorite flavor too .... chocolate! It was a sad scene when Brady was trying to tear the little Batman figure and Batman car out of my clutched fingers, but I finally decided to be the "bigger person", and let him take them home. As it turns out, he slept with them, so maybe he does like them a little more than I do...I was not planning to sleep with them.
Ally and Zach created the most special, hand-made cards that any Grandma could ever dream of...with such sweet sentiments! Even 2 year old Brady created his own hand-made card for Grandma (with Miss Julie's help). Nicole always gives me the SWEETEST cards, and this year was no exception, she hand-made her special card for me also!
I received the "perfect" brown leather handbag that I wanted, Sex and the City DVD, and some fabulous.....hmmmm....lingerie(!).
Life is Good....I am Blessed....and I am Grateful!!!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Santa Fe !!!
W-O-W - what is not to like about Santa Fe? I felt an immediate "calming effect" the moment we stepped out of the car. This place is laid-back and relaxing - not low-stress....but No-Stress!
I love the architecture. The building code is such that all architecture has to be "Adobe/Santa Fe" style which gives you a feeling there has been no new construction there for 100's of years.....you expect the American Indians to still inhabit all the buildings. It is so cool!
The shopping is to die for - and you are kidding yourself if you think you will only "window-shop". After looking at their beautiful, hand-made silver jewelry pieces for hours - you are going to find a "deal" - and you ARE going to "buy"!!! So, yes, I ended up with 5 BEAUTIFUL pieces of jewelry from Michael, and (yes) I do know I am spoiled rotten. We also were able to find what we think will be a GREAT Christmas present for Nick and Lindsey, I think they will love it!
And you ask - how good is the food in Santa Fe? I gained 5 pounds in 5 days - does that answer your question? OK, just kidding, but the food there is Awesome, and I have never had a better Margarita in my life than the one they serve at the Inn and Spa at Loretto, our hotel. The secret seems to be their addition of Guave juice - but whatever it is, we felt it our civic duty to have at least 1 Margarita every afternoon at the end of our shopping trips. YUMMY.
If we go again, perhaps we will get a massage, Santa Fe is known for their great massages. However, my thought when Michael asked me about getting a massage - is that they are more expensive than the are worth. But considering what Michael spent on jewelry, we would have saved lots of money had we been laying on a massage table!
I love the architecture. The building code is such that all architecture has to be "Adobe/Santa Fe" style which gives you a feeling there has been no new construction there for 100's of years.....you expect the American Indians to still inhabit all the buildings. It is so cool!
The shopping is to die for - and you are kidding yourself if you think you will only "window-shop". After looking at their beautiful, hand-made silver jewelry pieces for hours - you are going to find a "deal" - and you ARE going to "buy"!!! So, yes, I ended up with 5 BEAUTIFUL pieces of jewelry from Michael, and (yes) I do know I am spoiled rotten. We also were able to find what we think will be a GREAT Christmas present for Nick and Lindsey, I think they will love it!
And you ask - how good is the food in Santa Fe? I gained 5 pounds in 5 days - does that answer your question? OK, just kidding, but the food there is Awesome, and I have never had a better Margarita in my life than the one they serve at the Inn and Spa at Loretto, our hotel. The secret seems to be their addition of Guave juice - but whatever it is, we felt it our civic duty to have at least 1 Margarita every afternoon at the end of our shopping trips. YUMMY.
If we go again, perhaps we will get a massage, Santa Fe is known for their great massages. However, my thought when Michael asked me about getting a massage - is that they are more expensive than the are worth. But considering what Michael spent on jewelry, we would have saved lots of money had we been laying on a massage table!
My Birthday!!!
I had a Fantastic Birthday yesterday (and more yet to come today)!
Many friends and relatives remembered me with birthday cards, birthday e-cards, phone calls, emails, birthday lunch, and presents! Life is good and I am so honored and humbled to be rememered by so many. No worries about my "age" or wrinkles today, just gratitude for the priceless gift of friends and family.
My Special Birthday dinner was at PF Chang's with "my" Michael (as Brady calls him). Chang's is where we had our first date, so it will always be a favorite of mine. Beautiful "Birthday" flowers arrived at my office on Tuesday from Michael. When he arrived at my house to take me to dinner....he was "bearing gifts".....(he did so good)! I am very picky..... so very hard to shop for - but he got me a wonderful assortment of gifts! I am so excited about the Chanel #5, and it was all I could do to not open it this morning(!). BUT, I know - the smart thing to do is to get samples of all the Chanel fragrances, so I know before I open it that #5 is indeed my favorite. Godiva chocolates, a new birthday outfit that I get to choose(!)....mani-pedi....(I love to pamper myself).....and my Baby is going to cook a special meal for us too!
Tonight the celebration continues with Nicole and the Grand Angels. Rumor has it, that Brady got to choose Grandma's cake, so I am expecting one of the "Super Heros" to be on it - probably Batman or Superman! Now this will truly be a FIRST for grandma.....a Super Hero Cake.
This past year was one of the very best years of my life. I am 1 year closer to 100, and now that I have met Michael - 100 is my goal (his too!). I pray good health will get us there!!!
Many friends and relatives remembered me with birthday cards, birthday e-cards, phone calls, emails, birthday lunch, and presents! Life is good and I am so honored and humbled to be rememered by so many. No worries about my "age" or wrinkles today, just gratitude for the priceless gift of friends and family.
My Special Birthday dinner was at PF Chang's with "my" Michael (as Brady calls him). Chang's is where we had our first date, so it will always be a favorite of mine. Beautiful "Birthday" flowers arrived at my office on Tuesday from Michael. When he arrived at my house to take me to dinner....he was "bearing gifts".....(he did so good)! I am very picky..... so very hard to shop for - but he got me a wonderful assortment of gifts! I am so excited about the Chanel #5, and it was all I could do to not open it this morning(!). BUT, I know - the smart thing to do is to get samples of all the Chanel fragrances, so I know before I open it that #5 is indeed my favorite. Godiva chocolates, a new birthday outfit that I get to choose(!)....mani-pedi....(I love to pamper myself).....and my Baby is going to cook a special meal for us too!
Tonight the celebration continues with Nicole and the Grand Angels. Rumor has it, that Brady got to choose Grandma's cake, so I am expecting one of the "Super Heros" to be on it - probably Batman or Superman! Now this will truly be a FIRST for grandma.....a Super Hero Cake.
This past year was one of the very best years of my life. I am 1 year closer to 100, and now that I have met Michael - 100 is my goal (his too!). I pray good health will get us there!!!
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