Where have we been and what's goin' on?! Part I

Hello All!
Here it is, one of the most celebrated days in our house.....and NOW I have a minute to post.....I'll keep updating until I run out of time.....
We'll we've celebrated Andrea's 16th birthday. It began with our traditional birthday celebration at our favorite Japanese Steak House, Kotobuki's on October 17th.
James and Nate were our chefs.

By special request, Aunt Debbie made Andrea a new Kimono. It was as beautiful as Andrea.

I am so grateful that many friends and family were able to come and celebrate with us.
(I hope to put a video together so you can see everyone.)
I was especially happy though with this photo of my mom and me and the girls....pretty cool.

We then continued with the celebration the following weekend when Andrea asked if we could visit The Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney. She also got to bring along two of her friends Caitlin and Alexa.

We are so grateful that Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Lisa could be there too!
All in all, she said "it was the best birthday ever!" Well, it wasn't a new car in the driveway, but it was a good time. :o)

She turns 16 today!

Andrea, my sweet beautiful daughter, thank you for 16 wonderful and amazing years.
I love you so much.
Mom

Many have wondered and many are right!

Two weeks? Two weeks have passed and I haven't posted!
Sometimes, I never know what to post,
Sometimes, I have photos to post,
and sometimes.....just like now....I just can't find a minute or two long enough to allow me to post.

Okay, well, that's because, it usually takes more than a minute or two and lately (for about 4 wks) apparently Blogger does their upgrades on Sunday nights....right about the time I finally have a minute to post....

With all that said, my Dear Faithful Readers, there still is no update tonight, still no new photos posted because we started our celebration of Scott's 40th last night; because I'm off to the art teacher's conference for two days later this week; because we'll begin to celebrate Andrea's 16th this weekend; and because we'll continue to celebrate it the following weekend with a trip to Rainforest Cafe; because I'll be teaching; I'll be working on the yearbook deadline; I'll be doing laundry; I'll make a few teacher gifts; I'll teach a craft class a school (okay, I hope on that one); I'll be sleeping; we'll then end the month with Halloween; oh then, I'll be finishing several costumes; and then begin November with an all day visit with Donna Downey; you know, that same stuff as you.... :o)

So, many have wondered how in the world I've had time to keep up with a blog....and many are right....I just don't......not for right now it seems :o(

Love,
Melle