My Birthday

My Birthday dawned crisp and sunny. The kids served me an egg and toast in bed. We made it out the door for church in record time. I taught the kids Sunday school class, brought some treats and had them all sing to me :-). Our lesson was on Peter walking on water and Jesus calming the storm. The kids did great with the memory verse John 14:1 Jesus said "Do not let your heart be trouble trust in God, trust also in Me." Drew's Dad and Mom came for church, I took Baruch and Abram downstairs so everyone in the congregation could listen to the message:-). Drew and the kids gave me a recap of Gary's message on the way to the Bargain Nook in Platteville. The sermon was excellent, very practicle and much needed in my life. It was on Eph. 5 and the husband/wife relationship. Due to it being my birthday I got 50% off our Bargain Nook purchases. Our biggest find was kids shoes in excellent condition. For those of you who don't know the Bargain Nook stores operate to help the Hoden House (a handicap facility) by retailing used clothing, much of which is donated by Land's End. When we arrived home we broke out the chocolate marble cheesecake I made, stuck in a candle and everyone sang Happy Birthday to ME. Then I opened my gifts. Mary and Jacob got me a Pilates video which I have really been enjoying (o.k. I am really sore and don't see much hope in sight as I clumsily do the plank pose). Drew got me new breadpans. Drew's Mom (and Dad) gave me an awesome hot fudge sundae candle, scented drawer liners and some spending cash. After the kids were ready for bed Drew and I enjoyed a date together! All in all a very nice day.