Birthdays, Balloons and Baptisms

Before time gets away from us here are a few photos of Sarah's baptism standing with dad, David just before the blessed event on March 11th.  What a great decision to be baptized and bring more joy into her life.    'Being eight is great' so after much coaxing from Sarah, mom Alicia, agreed to a birthday party.  Intent on decorating Grandma Vawdrey's famous sugar cookies, the children frost, taste and sprinkle to their hearts content.  Streamers of circles and beaded yarn criss crossed the room with a big banner, too.

Blow out them thar candles, said Grandpa Vawdrey just after lighting all eight of them and standing back to see Sarah arrayed in blue, blow for all she was worth at the giant cupcake lounging loftily before her. 

Having grown some Sarah, was excited to get these fancy white heels and tried them on with anticipation.  They look great, but I may need a larger size, please.  Blown up balloons beckoned for her to boot, bounce or burst to find what treasures were inside. 

See His Snore Silencer

While trying to find ways to spend the final $120 in my flex spending for 2011, I read about a snore guard. Just ask your dentist, the article said. I called on the spot and made an appointment for our king of night noise makers.

It works!! He is now the 'last man snoring' and I get to sleep without all the clatter, like an out of control freight train, going on in the room. Did I say, silence is golden? It sits on his pillow like a Hilton bedtime truffle waiting for him to retire. Yeah, we did it! Problem: The Flex account ended on March 15th and the appointment was March 19th. All $120 was lost, but the $200 snore silencer is a God send. Next time, PAY ATTENTION TO THE EXPIRATION DATE GIRL!!

Delaware, The First State

Being the first official state of the Union and one of the smallest in size, Delaware welcomed us with open arms. With no parking meters or garages in site, we found a greasy Chinese Take-out then looked for a park to eat. "Just drive down this road and you can't miss it," said the cook giving directions. With only three counties and almost arriving at the state border, we could not find one of the 14 parks. A picnic table at a business center became the last ditch effort. How do you get lost in a state that is a total of 1954 square miles, up to 30 wide and 65 long?

Delaware named after Sir Thomas West, Baron De La Warr, its state bird is a blue hen chicken, insect - Lady bug and flower is the peach blossom. We loved the blossoming trees and friendly welcome mat that was set out for us. Next time we 'will' find the park.