Happy Birthday to Me!!

I can not believe another school year has ended. I just feel numb after the past 3 weeks. It started with outdoor ed, then Hello Dolly and then the end of school and our trip to California (more about that later). You would think I would be able to relax but no, the pageant is next week and we are in the process of gearing up for "Pageant Week" and all that entailes. I really love/hate this time of year. School ends, but summer school started the next day. I got to see my family when Michele and I went to California for Whit's wedding, but it was so short and so busy I did not get to sit and enjoy them. Matt and Cort and Kyle got to come to California, but did I even hold Kyle and tell him grandma stories or how much I loved him? He only had eyes, however, for "Dod" this time so I guess I should not be too upset taking second fiddle to a dog. Hello Dolly was so much work, but so much fun. (How can I ever look at a member of our temple presidency without remembering how I stroked his shirt and felt his muscles in front of so many people???)With all that has been going on recently I hardly remembered it is my birthday tomorrow. I am turning the big 40 this year (that is not a typo!!!) and feel darn good. I feel for those around me who can not say that. Rich left today for his annual golf outing with his U of M buddies from the wrestling team. He looks forward to this annual trip and it happended to fall on my birthday this year. I know he feels bad about being away, but he gave me a massage at the spa which always makes me happy. I am going tomorrow and then will treat myself to a little shopping - that always makes me happy. David and Kelly are taking me to lunch on Saturday. I weigh in on Saturday morning and did not want to go out to birthday dinner prior to a weigh in (I know the woman out there can understand) Anyway, we will have a birthday lunch on Saturday at the Cheesecake Factory. Love that place. Michele and Nate will come over on Sunday and Michele is cooking dinner and bringing angel food cake for my birthday cake. Love how people who love me make it easier for me to diet. About California. Michele and I had a wonderful time. My sister Susie outdid herself with Whit's wedding. I knew she had talent for those big events, but she really outdid herself. I have a picture taken at the wedding that I want to post, but need Michele's assistance. It is a picture of my mom and the 5 kids. It is really something to see. I love seeing my family, especially my brothers whom I do not communicate with all that much anymore (my fault) After all family is what it is all bout. I agree with Chelsea, the sealing was a wonderful event. I was able to share it with Matt, Cort, Michele and Lincoln. It made me very happy and made me realize how being together is what it is all about. I do love my family and wish to see more of them. Happy Birthday to Me! Deb