AN AMAZING WEEKEND!!!!!

Friday and Saturday - Betsey's graduation celebration (see previous blog in regard to that).

Sunday morning, I received a call from Erin wishing me a Happy Mothers' Day. Regular church activities. Then we headed to Chili's for lunch. We thought we would have to wait in a LONG line. But, we waited about five minutes. Is that because we were early (12:30 p.m.) or is it the poor economy? Either way - we got in quickly. I had a ribeye steak (yum, yum) with loaded mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli with shredded carrots (worth making at home, great combination of vegetables - who would have thunk?). We were all too full for dessert, so we decided to go home and get a dessert at snack time later that day.

When we got home, there was a phone message from Dan-O wishing me a Happy Mothers' Day. Sorry I didn't get the message until later because I turn the phone off during church and forgot to turn it back on until later. Emily also called.

I received cards from Luke, Lacey, Grace, Caleb, Ava and Jaden, Emily & Dan, Erin & Tobin, Zachary & Elyse.

Elyse wanted so bad to get me a present. So, Dad, Zachary & Elyse went out Saturday night and got me a gorgeous plant - a "New Guinea Impatiens." it is beautiful.

Here is a close-up of the impatiens. Hopefully, I won't kill it and it can move with us this summer.


Sunday evening, we headed to Applebee's for dessert. I had a "Mile High Ice Cream Pie." It was amazing! BUT, for all of you who will run out and try it, it is WAY too much to eat. I ate every bite thinking it wasn't too rich. When I got home, I had a stomache all evening. Raspberry Tea didn't even help - I was doomed. While it was going down, I would recommend it highly. Next time (if there ever is a next time) I would share it with a friend (or enemy, doesn't matter). Not only that, but the weekend made me gain four pounds (not my idea of a good result from a GREAT weekend - but it was fun while it TASTED).

Elyse also painted the outside of a flower pot and planted a flower in it (she made it at PCS). Zachary's friend, Jeffrey, brought me a white rose. He is such a sweetheart.

Thanks to all who contributed to my amazing Mothers' Day weekend. I enjoyed every minute of it.