#14 I love San Francisco

I never dreamed I'd ever go to California, but I did. Our son was married there in October, 2007. We spent three days in San Francisco before we went to Healdsburg for the wedding. We had a fantastic time being tourists. We spent a whole day with our son, which was very special, and took a trip to Pebble Beach. We also spent time with my brother, sister-in-law, sister, nieces, nephews and our cousin from Ireland. I don't think we missed many famous places and had lots of great times together. I left a piece of my heart in San Francisco!

#13 I love digi scrapping

I was never going to do digital scrapping! A customer asked about it, so I decided I needed to become informed. I got help getting started and then played. I am hooked! I have made close to 20 albums in a less than a year! I like that it is quicker, especially when I make gifts. I have a great printer so I can print my pages and slip them into the album. My mom's 80th birthday party was on a Sunday. Her actual birthday was the following Thursday. I gave her a 24 page album of the party on her birthday. I never could have done that the traditional way of scrapping. I will always be a paper scrapper, but love to play with digi!

#12 I love surprises!

The mailman rang the bell today and handed me a large box. It was addressed to my granddaughter. My cousin has two daughters 6 and 4. She sent a box of wonderful hand-me-downs. My daughter had just gotten here to pick up Anna. We had so much fun going through the box looking at all the treasures. Each item was more fun than the last. At the bottom of the box was a tutu and ballet shoes. Anna was so excited! She danced and danced. My daughter was so excited that she went right to my computer and made thank you cards on my SBC+! That was another surprise that made me happy.

# 11 I love Plum Passions

I usually only drink at very special occasions - I drank my life's quota in college! We went to a Japanese restaurant for my daughter's birthday. She ordered a Plum Passion. I had a taste. It was scrumpdiddlyumptious and I ordered one! The only request I had for my birthday was for someone to find plum wine and get a bottle of champagne, which they did. My daughter got the right combination on the first try. Everyone loved this drink. I have 1 1/2 bottles of plum wine left. Need to get some more champagne!

#10 I love my mother

I thought my mom was part of the blog about loving my family, but decided she deserved her own. My mom is very special. She is kind, generous, caring, selfless. Today she had a birthday dinner for me. She made our childhood favorite - chicken, biscuit, and gravy with mashed potatoes, peas, and cabbage salad. My sister and her family were able to be there and all of my family was there. We had a great time. I know my mom was trying to make this a special day for me which made it even more special. The best part was that when we did cake, she made sure someone took pictures because she said I am never in any pictures - I am always the one taking them! Then she directed the taking of group pictures! I think I have enough for a Storybook! I am still full from dinner, but that is ok. I am so happy. This has been the best birthday I've ever had.

#9 I love my birthday 2009

I had the happiest birthday today.

#8 I love the ocean

Our family has vacationed at the Outer Banks the past four years. Every year has been a week of heaven. We share making dinner so you are totally on vacation five of the seven days. Our house is right on the beach so we just head out the back door and there we are. Or we can sit on the deck and just watch the water. It is so peaceful to sit and let the water mesmerize you. I am not sure I could live on the ocean, but one week of heaven lasts me a long time.