Yes... the week of Ollie. I'm sure you've heard of it. It's that time of year where my birthday and mother's day falls within the same week. Thus, the week of Ollie. In the past, this always annoyed Shane. Rightfully so, I would abuse the week of Ollie to the fullest. "Can you please cook dinner tonight? It IS 2 days before my birthday after all!" etc, etc.... This year's week of Ollie turned out to be one of the best. Here's a quick run down:
- On Wednesday I received an awesome book from my mom -- she took all of my old baby pictures and put it together in this beautiful hardbound book complete with stories about my childhood.
- On Thursday my friends Heather and Monica threw me a surprise party at Heather's house. Heather's son even did a little birthday dance for me -- too cute! Heather made some awesome Jambalaya and Monica made the most delicious cupcake things I have ever eaten. I gladly gained several pounds that day. Later that evening, Shane came home with some beautiful flowers and made a great dinner. Then he took the kids with him to a service project so I could go to the mall and get a new swimsuit. The last time I bought a swim suit was in 2002. YIKES!
- On Friday we originally scheduled a big cook-out at the park, but dreary weather prevented us from having it. Turned out to be a great night anyway, Shane took the girls to the Bats game (minor league team here) and then they stayed to watch the fireworks. While they were gone, my brother and I hung out -- and if you knew my brother, you would know how much fun that can be! He got me that AWESOME Jean Luke Picard commemorative plate. LOL!!!! I don't think I've ever watched a full episode of Star Trek, but that gift was so stinkin' hilarious!!!!
- On Saturday we headed over to Churchill Downs for some good ol' horse racing with our friends Dan and Kym. Of course, we felt it was necessary to place at least ONE bet. Turns out that one bet won us a little bit o' money!!! Shane put down $4 and ended up winning $53.30!!!! With our winnings we felt like we could indulge in extremely over priced ice cream at the track! After leaving churchill, we went and picked up a steak and some other good fixin's for an awesome dinner. You'll have to check out the video below of one of the races, it's pretty cool.
- On Sunday it was of course Mother's day. Shane let me sleep in a bit and took care of everything in the morning. After church he let me take an EXTREMELY long nap and then woke me up to a big plate of brownies. He did all of the cooking that day, all of the cleaning, and all of the taking care of kids. I love the week of Ollie.....
Yes... the week of Ollie. I'm sure you've heard of it. It's that time of year where my birthday and mother's day falls within the same week. Thus, the week of Ollie. In the past, this always annoyed Shane. Rightfully so, I would abuse the week of Ollie to the fullest. "Can you please cook dinner tonight? It IS 2 days before my birthday after all!" etc, etc.... This year's week of Ollie turned out to be one of the best. Here's a quick run down:
6 comments:
That looks like so much fun!
First off, you scared me a bit with that "Star Crap" (as I like to call it) plate, but I guess it's okay since you're not exactly into that whole show. Thank goodness!! So glad you had a great week. I got a new swimsuit this past week, too...and I had bought my last one in 2002, also. I guess we're kindred spirits...
Sounds like an awesome week that you so totally deserve! I'm a little alarmed by how much joy I got out of watching the racing video, I think perhaps it's a good thing there's nothing like that around here, I would probably have a major gambling problem.
Happy WEEK OF OLLIE. (imagine that announced in a deep, loud voice) Sounds like it was successful. Sorry we missed out on the park, it would have been fun. Lousy weather!
where's the pic of you in a swimsuit? Come on, we all need a good scream now and then! Glad your gambling paid off, that is fantastic! Happy birthday!
happy b'day and happy mother's day. how fun, the week of ollie. i get a birthday week too...but no other holiday to attach to it. am i spoiled???? maybe, oh well...i love it!! anyways, you're awesome...we really do need to hang out sometime!
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