Quayd was quite happy with his birthday, even without getting an iTouch, which he has decided he needs. We've decided that he needs to save for it and he's planning on it. (I'd have bought that instead of the new Nintendo DS that he got for Christmas if I'd have thought he'd want one.) There's always some new technology out there screaming our name, isn't there. (Did you just hear that iPhone4S and iPad2 calling "Sophiiiiiiiaaaaaaa"?)
We've still not gotten to Quayd's birthday interview. After the accident, I slept almost all of Friday and we played hard all weekend celebrating. He's not forgotten the interview either! He loves it! So, tomorrow, for sure! And it's no secret... we celebrate our birthdays for weeks around here! As a matter of fact, Gracie said after family prayer tonight, when Quayd had expressed gratitude for his awesome birthday, "Oh good! Now we can start thinking about Halloween!" (Our little rule is that we don't discuss the next holiday until after the current one is over... well, except Christmas and that doesn't count!) ANYWAY, Quayd was so excited about the whole weekend.
He woke up at 6AM on Saturday to prepare for his 25 mile bike ride. (He is working on his cycling merit badge in scouting and has one 25 miler and the big 50 miler left. I think that I will be the most relieved to see this one over because it mortifies me that he's on the highway riding a bike all these miles!) Doug rode with them again. He is just the best dad ever! Quayd loves it! Doug loves being with Quayd and he loves the ride! They got home at noon and we began the big Transformer marathon immediately after his birthday treasure hunt, which included Transformers3 as one of his gifts.
We enjoyed Papa Murphy's pizza, popcorn, Root Beer, candy and treats for the rest of the day. Having Zaylee here and lots of company dropping by to wish him a Happy Birthday meant lots of "Hit Pause" and we finished the second movie at about 9:30PM. So, we ended up watching the third after church on Sunday. (Not my idea of Sabbath Day activity, but, we were committed to finishing them for his celebration.) A note: I have decided that when I die and go to wherever it is I land, one thing that will advance me one degree or two is the fact that I endured all three Transformer movies in 24 hours. (I admit, I did play Words with Friends while watching and couldn't tell you much about the stories at all, but I do think it was cool to see them transform. And the best part of the whole experience was watching Quayd's enthusiasm to be sharing his favorite action movies with me. LOVED that!)The birthday highlight: At age 14, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the boys are advanced in the Priesthood to the office of Teacher. This is a big and important event in a boy's life. Quayd was interviewed by the bishop last week and presented before the congregation today as a Teacher, then was ordained by his dad in the Bishop's office. Doug gave him the most amazing blessing, which made me cry. I was crying as much over the words Doug spoke, as I was by the fact that my boy is 14 and making great choices. I, truly, was humbled listening to Doug and wanted to stand up afterward and yell, "And that is one of the reasons that I'm the luckiest woman alive!" I love these two men!
After church, we came home and had all of Quayd's favorite foods... fried shrimp, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls and peas. Then, my sweet visiting teacher, Sister Duncan, who'd called and offered to do anything for me after the accident on Thursday, made Quayd's birthday cake. He was so excited because Sister Duncan's cakes are "epic!", according to Quayd! The B's came over for cake and ice cream tonight and we enjoyed visiting and watching Miki play with Go-Go. She actually said, "Go-Go!" which tickled me! I love watching her grow. Zaylee spent the weekend with us, as well, because Kelly had to work and her husband was away. We enjoyed the time with Zaylee.
Our Primary Children's Sacrament Program was today and ZJ and Alyssa sang a duet, the Thirteenth Article of Faith at the end of the program. They did a great job. Zaylee was cute during the program because when she recognized the songs that I sing to her at bedtime, she paid close attention and even tried to sing along. Her third birthday is coming up, as she says, on "Novumba Firteenf". For some reason, she's decided to tell everyone that she'll be five! She's a kick!
Speaking of church, Mom came to our ward to hear the girls sing and for Quayd. Right smack in the middle of the sacrament, my mother's phone rang! She'd forgotten to turn it off and when it rang, her face went red and she grabbed it to turn it off. It took two rings before she got the sound off. She was mortified! My proper and prim mother red-faced. That was a first! After church, she was dying over and over again about it. I told her that it happens to everyone...once! Too funny. We'll never let her forget that one!
Speaking of parents... Dad's out of the hospital and feeling a bit better. I love my dad.
It's been a super weekend. I spent most of it lying on the heating pad. Doug was great help. Connie brought over a huge pot of nummy chicken noodle soup and Mom made lasagna, so we ate well, even though I didn't do much cooking. I spoke with Denise tonight and she said that she'd spent her whole weekend on the heating pad, as well. Who'd have thought that we'd both still be aching so much three days later!?
This week... much to do. It's pouring the rain outside right now. It's cooling off. My house smells heavenly of Scentinel Pumpkin in the warmer. Our friends, Christie and Dave dropped by with some Oatmeal Cookie wax and other fall flavors tonight. I'm thinking that soup will be awesome a few nights this week. I love love love fall! Life is good... even with a heating pad and pain pills. Tomorrow's blog... an interview and a tasty cookie recipe! Enough said.
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning,
but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
Sounds like a fun weekend! Well, except for laying on a heating pad. :-( Have you thought about chiropractic? Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Pamela K. | Monday, October 17, 2011 at 04:38 AM