It's All Down Hill from Here or so it Seems

Yesterday was our school carnival. By the time it had ended and everyone had gone home, I was exhausted. I worked 23 out of 48 hours. I wasn't in charge of the carnival but I needed to be in several places at the same time. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to be outside. So many parents, especially parents of 5th graders, helped to make it a success. Dylan had a blast helping to scare people who entered our Fun House.

My greatest accomplishment, outside helping run a successful event, was my giant cupcake cake. I'd been shopping at Bed, Bath & Beyond and came across a box with the prettiest cupcake pictured on the outside, and I thought "I have to have this pan". I even decorated it by using a plastic bag and a decorator tip. I was told it sold quickly at the Sweet Shop.

Dad's Birthday

We took my dad out for his birthday dinner last night to a place my parents have never eaten. That's a risky move, especially for a celebration dinner. Buca de Beppo was the restaurant, and it was delicious! Boyd and I have always enjoyed eating there. If you've never been, well, it's kind of an eclectic place (the decor is, anyway). Italian food served family style. My dad will be 68 on the 20th of the month.

To top off this beautiful weekend (translation: no rain), I partially cleaned out the garage this afternoon. I could have been more thorough but after church, lunch, a Sunday afternoon nap and reading the newspaper - I didn't have a whole lot of time. The kids were able to spend some time outside on their scooter. Only minor injuries ensued so it was nice all the way around.

What A Week!

My week began with the anticipation of seeing one of my all time favorite bands, U2. My daughter had been feeling bad the day before and woke up with a 100 degree fever the morning of the concert. I got her into the doctor...swine flu. Having experienced this over the summer with my son, I wasn't too concerned except that she'd been around both my parents and Boyd's the day before. And then there's the concert. We'd had these tickets for 6 months and one of us was going to have to stay home with a sick child. My sweet husband stepped up and said he'd stay home and I could go with a friend! What a guy! U2 was pure GREATNESS!!