Getting Old

Getting old isn't as scary as you may think it is, when you are a child. In fact, the older I get, the older "old" gets. So I can't see myself getting "old." I had a good birthday yesterday. Joey and Baby Nick got me a new pair of slippers; very soft, warm, comfortable slippers. Nick got me a new pair of flannel pajamas...very nice to have in winter up here in Alaska.

Nick wanted me to stay home from choir last night so we could spend time together for my birthday. At first, he wanted to cook me dinner...but as we had turkey noodle soup, I couldn't wait for him to get home from work before starting it. I did need him to finish carving the turkey in order to add the turkey meat to the soup. And of course, luck would have it, that he got an on-call stop added to his ride home. So he didn't even get home until close to 7pm. Needless to say, we had a late dinner. Plus, Chris called just before 5pm and asked if I could watch Dakota until 9pm as she had something she needed to do after work. So I fed the boys turkey sandwiches (since they were starving and couldn't wait for the soup to be finished) and they got to eat their cake before Nick and I even got dinner! When the soup was finally finished, Joey climbed on my lap and wanted to feed me. After getting half the bites dumped down the front of me, I kindly thanked Joey for feeding me and repossessed the spoon. Then Joey says, "You can feed me now!" What a clever way to ask for a bite. Overall, it was a very good birthday.
Here are a few pictures of Thanksgiving. Of course, they were taken as everybody was finishing eating, so Baby Nick is clearly a happy mess.
Joey loved the sweet potatoes (he ate two helpings) and "apple soda" which is what we call the Sparkling Cider.
Nick looks content. He ate his fill and was astounded at the amount of leftovers we had.
Beneath all the candles you can see glimpses of my cake. I made a spice cake and Nick made the caramel frosting. It was delicious!
Why did my dad have to retire from the fire department before my birthday?!?! Talk about your fire hazard. I made my wish (which I cannot reveal or it may not come true) and in one breath, which nearly gave out on me, blew out all my candles! I don't think I could handle even one more candle. I guess I will have to stay this age the rest of my life!

I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday. The days are passing so quickly before Nick's trip to Portland. I am both excited for him and envious of him. I will send him with the strictest instructions to take home hugs for everybody from me, and to bring back hugs from everybody for me.