Saturday, February 9, 2008
Sorry ladies he's taken!
Yesterday was my birthday and as usual I was not disappointed. I will never be one to complain about the terrible gifts or forgetful memory of my spouse. Because it was a school and work day my party didn't start until after school. Jeremy took off early to meet the kids and prepare for the evening. He sent me to pick up Nadirah and Riley while he and Bailey added the last finishing touches. So when we walked in the garage door I was immediately quarantined to the bedroom, where I decided to straighten our already clean room and almost found one of my surprises. I'm so bad about unintentionally ruining surprises, but luckily he found me quickly enough to redirect me. Within minutes they were all ready so they walked me to the kitchen table where the kids left my cards and gifts. Bailey designed a large Happy Birthday banner. Riley made me a really sweet card, bought me two Reese's big cups (my favorite) and had money for coffee enclosed. The girls gave me coupons to redeem 1 free dinner and 1 free carwash which I can't wait to cash in!! Finally it was Jeremy's turn which started with a clue that ultimately led to 13 others. Each clue led me to different parts of the house , included a little geography knowledge (which I'm sad to say I had to cheat thanks to Google), challenged me to remember important dates and scripture verses, he actually even included our new dog, and some riddles. I ended up with a new standing KitchenAid mixer, a brand new professional hairdryer, and chocolate covered strawberries. Every time I say I like or want something Jeremy stores it away and is able to recall all those details when he needs to and yet every year I'm still surprised at how much attention he gives me:) To top all that off I received a gift basket from my mother consisting mostly of chocolate! The evening finished with Jeremy making me dinner, playing games with the kids, and lastly a back rub ~ I'm so spoiled and I love every minute of it almost more than Jeremy.
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Happy Birthday Jill!!!! You're husband is so sweet-he's always been so good about that stuff- he should give a one day siminar on how to gift give for husbands (not that mine is terrible, let's just say gift giving isn't his spiritual gift)! Oh, I so hope that you have a fabulous year and are blessed beyond measure!
you are a spoiled brat:) ....so when are we invited over for some pizza??? ---now that you can make it your wonderful kitchen aid mixer:) ---my favorite gift from my husband to:)
and hey my birthday is in a month--maybe you all can put your heads together and throw me a great surprise party..hehe!
First off, happy late birthday.
I told Jeremy to buy you a vacuum cleaner and then cook dutch. (thats where he cooks his and you cook yours) Anyway, he came up with something almost as good, and now I can still use that for Misty......again. Maybe I should get her a Kirby??
Shane
Happy Belated Birthday Jill!
I'm so glad your family made it special. Jeremy is so sensitive and caring...in addition, he had a great example in Tom. When I tell stories about things he did for me people are always in disbelief. I think they think I'm just embellishing the stories because I miss him. Little to they know....
It's going to take some doing for me to figure out something you might like, that you didn't already get.
I'm working on it.
(P.S. Love your haircut)
Cheryl
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