Mommy's Birthday

On Sunday we got to see our whole family in honor of my birthday. My actual birthday was last Friday, the 19th, but I consider the entire weekend to be my "birthday weekend." I am just grateful that Evie is not in the hospital this February, as she was in 2009 and 2008. Last year what I wanted most (and which I got) for my birthday was to hold Evie, something I hadn't been able to do for two weeks due to her ventilator and chest tubes. Her nurse even brought me a piece of cake from the cafeteria!

We started the day at Eggsperience with Nana and Grandpa Cermak (Gavin kept his coat on, as usual):









"No, Nana, I didn't break that crayon...it was already like that when the nice waitress brought it..."



"... and in conclusion Dad, that's why I prefer the butter to the jelly.



Evie enjoyed stacking the jellies:



We went back to our house to meet Auntie Clare and open presents. Then the kids took naps, and when they woke up we headed over to Grandpa and Grandma Cordes' house.

Gavin tried a wheat Ritz cracker:



He loved Grandma's red bear candle...



...and her oven mitts. "I'm ready to help you in the kitchen, Grandma!"



Hanging out with Uncle David:



and Auntie Di:



Then Evie helped me open gifts:



I had a great weekend - thanks everyone!