oh yeah, it's my birthday, gonna party like it's my...

the only reason a girl should be up at 7 am the morning of her birthday is because she's just getting in from a party the night before... well that ain't the case for me this year. As I get on in my years... hahah yeah right. Ok so she who loves to sleep-in sleep is awake. at 6:30 am on her birthday (let it be known this is earlier than most work days). Yep. I am. And without coffee as I type this (good luck to you who are reading). Why you ask? I know you're dying to know. It comes down to the importance of family. Ha- betcha weren't expecting that one. Yep FAMILY. Seriously as obvious as it may sound, family was definitely the theme for this year's Christmas. Maybe notsomuch theme, but it became abundantly apparent how blessed I am to be surrounded by so many who love me. The weekend before Christmas we were in Pboro with nao'r's family where gifts were certainly themed that way. From the Claddaugh rings that the three boys and his sister got from their mother, to the family gathering that was planned for the upcoming summer (including all significant others of course). then I came home where my brother had already been for a couple of days, having arrived from Alberta on Saturday. G-rents came over Christmas morning as we watched Bailey unwrap about 75 presents (you think I'm kidding)- and about 40 were from me. So this morning, the alarm (my sisters alarm to be exact) scared the begeezes out of me, of course why on earth should anyone have to hear an alarm on their birthday, and while at first I was happy (yay it's my birthday), a bit of sadness came over me. The reason the alarm had to go off is because we have to bring my lil bro to the airport for his 9am flight back to Fort Mac. His visit was short... and sweet. All three kids and mom even went into Leamington for a shopping trip on boxing day (mom took a pic- she wasn't sure when the last time all three of us were in the car with her for a shopping trip). I miss my lil' bro. He's kinda a great guy. Full of energy, generosity and love (I mean really he's gotta be awesome for putting up with me as a big sister). Well, gotta go get ready- goodbye pictures will be ugly if I don't brush my hair soon.

peace-out...