May Birthday Girls

It is a big month around our house. Elli's birthday, Mother's day, and my birthday, too. I honestly couldn't remember how old I was turning. I thought it was 31. Not so. Not so. Anyways, Erin sent me this cute sash and it gave new life to an old skirt and sweater I had. Love it!
I also got some spending cash, flowers, a book Riley saw me gawking at, and a sweet scalloped table top! I made out pretty well! Yummy dinner with good friends and a break in the rain for some sun to shine through to go with it. Thanks everyone! It was a great day!

Copy Cat

This is what I wore for my birthday day. I had my eye on this skirt for a while and then it went on sale just in time for me to order it for my birthday. It came in the mail right as I was getting out of the shower. Amy brought it up to my room and I just couldn't take it off. We had a baptism that afternoon and dinner plans that night, so I decided to wear it the whole day! I totally copied the website. Not original at ALL, but I love it and am not ashamed to say it! I just need to find some white keds to complete the picture. It really was comfortable though. I may wear skirts more often.

Nine on the Ninth!

Elli turned 9 on May 9th this year and noticed that that only happens once. She could have had a party or a big family present and she opted for her own Nintendo DS. I tried to surprise her, but she knew. She wanted to make these hamburgers and fries for her birthday instead of a cake.
I baked them and she did most of the decorating herself. She did a great job!

And here is the chef herself in her new birthday apron from Grandma O. Happy Birthday Elli!