May 20, 1949 - 8:00 PM

Thank you, Mama, for giving birth do me.  Thank you, Lord, for allowing Mama to have a very healthy, though bald-headed, baby girl.  Thank you, Lord, for giving me the mama and daddy you gave me.  Thank you, Lord, for walking with me all my life and for carrying me most of the way.  Thank you for all the blessings you have given me: the two beautiful daughters you blessed me with; the two fantastic son-in-laws you blessed me with; the four wonderful, healthy grandchildren you have blessed me with; the amazing husband you brought into my life who sang "This is the Day, This is the Day, The Day LaVon was Born, The Day LaVon was Born...." to me this morning; the beautiful step-daughter, her husband and their five beautiful children that came in the package with my wonderful husband; and the list goes on to included my extended family and friends; all the good times and all the tough times which grew me in faith and fellowship with my Lord Jesus Christ.

You guessed it.  IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!

Don took me out to breakfast this morning where I had delicious strawberry crepes.  I can't believe I left my camera behind and did not get a picture.  I can hear several girls really giving me a hard time.

My phone has rung all morning with birthday wishes from friends and family.  My email box was full of happy birthday wishes and they're still coming.

We're meeting Stephanie and family for dinner in a while so I thought I would post now because it may be late when we get in and I wanted to share my happiness with you all and "Thank You" for all the sweet emails and calls.

I did take a few more pictures inside the new 5'er when we got home, however.  Little things like a light under every cabinet. Check it out!  The central vacuum.  Surround sound.

 

  The picture Don bought today for our new home.  The plaque over the window in the dining area.  The pretty framed tile trivets we found yesterday at Gordman's.  The ivy Leslie gave me when we were in Waco in April.  It's still alive! The wonderful deep, double sink in the galley. The Moen fixtures, not that I'm a name-dropper, but I do appreciate them very much.  The microwave/convection oven that Don is so excited about and can't wait to see Pat Tomme in Branson so she can teach him how to cook a meal in it. I almost forgot about the cute table we found on sale at Hobby Lobby, that just fits in Don's happy place for his glass of water and remote-controls.  There's room for a couple of Bibles and books, also.

>>Check out this video.  It's so cool.<<  Thanks to Donna Hughlett  for sending it to me.

OK.. got to get ready for dinner.  Happy Birthday to me!  (at 8:00 tonight)