Over-the-Hill?

This year I turned the big 4-0!

On the morning of my birthday, I woke up early to find this.....

Yes, the "Over-the-Hill Birthday Fairy" had struck!

It was such a cool surprise and my kids went crazy over it too.

Thank you Birthday Fairy... whoever you are!

Next, I went to breakfast with some friends. We enjoyed good food and even better conversation.

When I arrived home there was a note on the door telling me to knock before coming in. After knocking it took several minutes before the door opened and I went in to discover more decorations.

The kids had quickly done their Saturday chores and decorated the house.

Chores done quickly... one of the best gifts ever don't you think?!

Even Nibblet the hamster, got her spot decorated. :)

That evening, Jason and the kids made dinner; bowtie pasta with chicken, peas and alfredo sauce. Then I hurried to Sister Beck's broadcast. After the broadcast, I opened presents and we had rootbeer floats for a treat.

Sunday evening, family came over to celebrate. Each family brought a yummy treat to share... some of my very favorites!

We enjoyed birthday treats, until we had a sugar buzz... well, at least I was buzzing. :)

Next, we played a trivia game. Jason asked each sibling/couple to come up with several questions about me. He asked the question, I wrote down my answer and then the group decided on their answer. They knew me quite well, I must say. Dean/Candice had to remind ME at what age I received my first bra.... 11 if you're curious.

So is 40 really Over-the-Hill?.... I feel more like 40 and FABULOUS, to tell you the truth. :)

Fiesta Bowl

My family is BSU BRONCO CRAZY!

The anticipation of the Fiesta Bowl was described as,

"the way kids feel on Christmas Eve".

So I thought this might be appropriate.....

T'was the night of the Fiesta Bowl and all through our house,

Furniture was rearranged and ORANGE was my blouse.

The snacks were set out on the counter with care,

In hopes that the BIG screen would show up there.

The children were nestled all snug upstairs,

Playing toys, watching movies or doing WHATEVER... who cares?!

Some mamma's in orange, some dad's in blue caps,

Had just settled down for a GREAT game, no naps!

When on the t.v. there arose such a clatter,

We SPRANG from the couches because every play matters.

Away went the ball, Broncos intercepted in a flash,

Thompson tore up the field and scored a TOUCHDOWN that fast.

When what to our wondering eyes did we see,

Broncos scored a FIELD GOAL and that counts as three.

With Kellen as quarterback and Wilson on defense,

We knew in a moment this game would get TENSE.

More rapid than eagles TCU players came,

Then they scored a touchdown and field goal the same.

Now Broncos, now Coach Pete, what's the deal, now we're tied,

On Wilson, on Wynn on Winterswike... keep ALIVE!

So at the sidelines to the playbooks they flew,

With a trick up their sleeve "a punt" thought TCU.

Then in a twinkling we saw the ball hiked,

The kicker caught the ball, TCU had been ...psyched!

Brotzman spoke not a word but went straight to his WORK,

Threw the ball down field, Efaw turned with a jerk.

Kyle put his hands out and then caught the ball,

First down, Second down, TOUCHDOWN y'all!

BRONCO NATION sprang to their feet, they shouted and whistled,

Chest bumps, high fives, Buster the horse shot out like a missile.

The FINAL score was 17 to 10,

We were excited, but glad, for this game to end.

We heard coach exclaim as he was recognized,

TCU played well, but I'm sure proud of my guys!