iPod, uPod, We All Need 2Pod

I have been having so much fun with my new iPod Nano that Scott and the kids got me. I don't think I've been this excited about a gift in a while. I LOVE music, so this was a perfect gift. Scott thought it would be great since I'm working out now (BTW -I did 3 miles today in 55 minutes, best time yet - so cool to see my body gaining strength). I also got a gift certificate for $50 to iTunes that I used yesterday. It was so much fun downloading songs that I haven't heard in years. I was walking around the house all day with my iPod singing and dancing. It's much more fun to wash dishes and fold laundry when your listening to songs you love! Scott was begging me to stop by the end of the day...something about me not being able to sing on key or something. I don't know, I couldn't really hear what he was saying...I was too busy listening to ???? Free lunch to anyone who can name 5 artist on my iPod. You can't play, Scott. You've already checked it out and disapproved of my tunes.

I received many other nice gifts for my birthday as well. My mom bought me 2 tickets to see Peter Frampton at Billy Bob's in October. I had such a huge crush on him when I was about 11. I had his fold-out album cover hanging on my closet door and I used to sing and dance around to his songs while gazing into his eyes. Sounds very similar to what I did yesterday, just not any gazing. Scott, can I hang a big picture of you on the closet door?

Thanks to everyone for making this year such a memorable one for me. I will never forget it. It feels really good to have such a beautiful family and wonderful friends! During the party, Carey informed me that Scott did basically everything for it. After the party, I mentioned that to him and he said that was very intentional on his part. His reason was that he felt he had let me down in the past and he wanted to make sure that he put all of HIS efforts into doing this for me. I know it was a lot of hard work and lots of lies that you had to keep up with. But it meant a lot to me that you did it. Thanks so much and I can't wait until your 40th. I know exactly what you want and it's not a surprise party. I think I need to start looking for a job now to pay for it, though. Those guided hunts are expensive, but hey, you are absolutely worth it!! Thanks again!

Another thing that made the night a hit was Justin singing a song for me that he wrote. It was amazing to see him perform in front of everyone, he was very nervous. And to hear the words that he wrote just for us!! Moments like that are what make parenting so worth it. I love him dearly ALL OF THE TIME, but we definitely have our moments of hardship. It was extremely nice to hear that some of what Scott and I are trying to teach him and the other kids, is actually seeping in. Justin has such an incredible heart and an amazing talent...I just hope he can always believe that about himself. I'm going to try and post the video of it, if I can. It makes me cry every time I watch it.

I don't have many pictures yet from party because most of them were from disposable cameras. But I'll post a few from the weekend that I have and then post others later. Until next time...


Scott and Cassie brought me the sunflowers w/some pink roses and Justin got me a dozen red roses


After dinner Friday night


Me and Mom


The whole Famn Damily (does anyone remember that party game?)


Cassie had to be a part of the action while Justin was singing to me


And the best for last, me and my baby