The party is over.

I can't drag out my birthday for more than 2 days like I used to. 

I know; injustice.

I am playing catchup today...or am I playing catch-up or ketchup? I dunno anymore. You know I have been playing Words With Friends for a while on my phone. 

{I am getting better, but I still kinda stink}

My MIL gave me a cool game for my birthday {along with wine} bananagrams.

Lolo and I played about 15 rounds yesterday. 

{I must say that I won most of them...why I MUST say it I don't know.} 

Yes, I can spell complicated words like pickel without spellcheck. 

oops. I just realized I did not spell pickle correctly. Oh well. Lo did not notice this...I hope she learns something in college. 

Surely I only won because I did not mix the wine with the game.  Or perhaps I won because Lo did not check my spelling. 

Again, she'd better wise up in college. 

Oh snap, I forgot to tell her not to take any wooden nickels.  

My other MIL and FIL drove 2 1/2 hours to deliver my birthday gift and fresh baked cookies...had a little visit with us and then drove back home. 

I know. They are incredible people...I will share this unique and cool gift later. I am trying to figure out where to put it.

The cookies will not be shared 

And of course, we had two full days with this cute little man. Such a joy.

I asked very nicely if I could have him. His selfish parents declined my offer. 

Next time, I won't even ask.

His second birthday will be later this week...I could not resist a lil' party for him. 

See those Sesame Street figures on top of that bakery purchased cake? {I could not get my act together to bake one myself}

Would you believe those are from a cake Lolo had a long time ago...maybe when she was 2 or 3? Yes, I save all the silly cake toppings and we re-use them. 

No, I am not a hoarder. I am a saver. 

I have Pooh...Tarzan...clowns..balloons...barbie...you name it, I got it.

So, this almost 2 year old loves him some Sesame street. Since my cake toppers are SO old...they don't include one of the most popular SS characters. 

And it took the little man about 4 seconds to ask: Elmo???

 Can you believe he did NOT like the cake. We tried to force him, but he was not having it. This kid only eats fruit, veggies and whole wheat such and such. 

NO sweets. 

I don't know about parents these days...how is he ever going to know what a sugar high is?

The girls loved playing with him...and I think he likes them more than me. But they did not think of purchasing a balloon for him...I did. Buying kids things should bring me love. Right?

 Don't you love Banyan trees? If I had on better shoes, I would have climbed this one. Next time.

We had a great weekend and I already feel like I am 45...not 44. Going to double check my birth certificate, my Mom lies about her age, why not mine?

Did you have a good weekend??? 

Like Elmo says: sharing is caring.

xoxox