The kids definitely spoiled me this year. They've been counting down for weeks, and I've heard a lot of whispering and planning going on. Emily made scrambled eggs and Marie made toast and tea, which they had me eat in bed. Then they all gave me backrubs. Joel "decorated" the stairs with pennies :) and Emily made a birthday banner. Emily gave me a soapstone egg that was hand-painted & carved in Kenya, with an elephant on it (I have always loved elephants since I was little). Marie gave me some gourmet cookies. Very sweet! Steve took us out for supper and afterwards we went shopping for a living room chair.
And to top it off, we are going to a 2-day homeschooling conference tomorrow, no kids! This is the first time we've been out together for years... I can't even remember the last time. Doug Phillips and Don Chittick are two of the speakers... I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes.
