Fat Tuesday (aka my birthday)

We had a great visit with Grammy and Pawpaw for my birthday. Their generosity never ceases. They took us to O'Charley's for my birthday dinner. I try to pick places where "kids eat free" because I think restaurant kid's meals are way overpriced. Anyway, our server brought us an ooey gooey caramel pie dessert. Not that we needed it since we would be having cake in an hour, but that's what Fat Tuesday is all about, I guess. The pie was fabulous.

The loot didn't disappoint either. I'm pretty fortunate to have siblings that never forget the birthdays and stay in touch. I say that because when my mom and I were at Costco, our checker was talking about her mom and how no one in her family ever calls her or her mom (who is 88 and quite ill) to see how she is doing. They basically never talk. That's weird to me, but unfortunately becoming more and more common in our society.

Anyway, we are gearing up for a visit from Aunt Debra next weekend. Then preparing for the big trip to Chicago to celebrate Carlie's 6th birthday, American Girl style. Fun times ahead. Now, I just have to squeeze in some time to fill out my NCAA brackets. It's all about priorities. If you need help with your brackets, here's a tip. Don't pick UNC to go all the way. It won't happen. They may not even make the tournament.

Purse/Tote from my parents. Love it. So cute.

Someone grab a fire extinguisher!!!

Carlie wrapped up blue bunny for me to "sleep with the month of my birthday."

Noah being Noah.

The party planner extraordinaire passing out presents.