Commercial Break

I interrupt this blog to share with you a few new blogs, written by friends of mine, that are worth a read. (I have posted links in the sidebar)

Do you get tired of reading those boring old cookbooks? Why can't cooking be more entertaining? If this is you, then check out Cooks & Crooks, written by my friend Deb. This site is very new (like a week old) so there aren't too many recipes posted just yet. But her descriptive and humorous step by step instructions (with pictures) will not only help even the most novice cook, but are also an entertaining read.

Are you a busy mom looking for new & creative ideas for parenting your little ones? Mom's Daily Adventures is a blog written by Amber, a friend of my from college. Her blog features money saving tips, product reviews, and creative projects & ideas that you just may not have thought about.

Thank you for your time. I now return you to your regularly scheduled blog.

Another Year Older

It seems that most people, as they get older, are less likely to celebrate their birthday. Me, on the other hand, I LOVE birthdays. I believe all birthdays should be celebrated in some fashion. Why not rejoice in the life with which God has blessed you. This year was no exception. Despite not feeling well with a cold that hit me the day before, I had a great birthday. I went to lunch with two of my friends from work. When I ask Maddie how old I am, she makes me younger & younger everytime I ask. First I was 90, then 12, and now 6! Madison also gave me the best card. She picked it out herself (it had Mickey Mouse on the front). It wasn't so much what the card said, but how she wrote "MOM" on the envelope and signed her name all by herself. It made me cry. We tried a new local Mexican restaurant with Bryan's parents. I thought it was pretty good. It wasn't fancy. It was actually a little more "homestyle" - which I like! The beef tacos could have had a bit more spice, though. They were a little bland. But the cheese enchiladas were excellent. It was a great birthday!