Birthday Wishes

As to be expected, I had another wonderful birthday last week.  This year was extra great because my sister Rachel came to visit.  The trip was originally suppose to be a surprise, but Hector let the beans spill.  Since I knew about Rachel coming, but she did not know that I knew, I had some fun with her.  A couple of months ago I told her that I was going to buy tickets to Washington for my birthday and come and stay with her.  I told her the dates which coincided with her visit and totally stressed her out when I told her I was moments away from confirming my airline tickets.  I got her to break and she told me all about her secret plans.  We had a good laugh when I told her it was all a game I was playing on her.  Since I knew she was coming I was able to get us some theatre tickets for the night she flew in.  We saw Two Gentlemen of Verona.  It was not the best play we had ever seen, but we enjoyed it none the less.  Rachel was a super trooper; she had to get up at 2:00 in the morning to catch her flight and then I kept her out until about 2:00 that night at the play and milkshakes after. 

We were both really bad about remembering to take pictures during Rachel's visit, but we did have lots of fun.  We mostly hung out at home during the day.  Poor little Titus was sick; he still managed to be super cute even with his puffy eyes.  Natalia loved Rachel and Titus.  She wanted to sit next to Rachel at every meal.  We ate so many treats; milkshakes, cupcakes, chocolate strawberries, custard...just to name a few.

Making Cupcakes for FHE.  Talia loved the sprinkles

Tubby Time; Kids started crying so this is the only picture we got

Talia and Rachel eating the leftover chocolate after we finished the strawberries

Titus...we love you...sorry you were sick the whole time

Birthday Custard...Talia refused to look at the camera

Rachel was here for Valentine's and my Birthday.  We had fun making Hector a Valentine's present...we will leave out those details.  We did not make Valentine Evening plans because I had young women activities.  The lame thing about that is I want to the church, did not make plans with my husband and then none of my girls showed up.  Oh well. 

Rachel flew home on my birthday.  We all went up to the airport with her and then we went out to eat after we dropped her off.  It was a simple birthday, but it was nice to spend it with my family and the people I love most.  Hector made me a great birthday poster.  It really was funny.  I have made him candy bar posters before, but Hector took his own spin on this one.  It really did make me laugh.  He even bought a package of feminine products so he could use the word "always".   One line said he loves me because I am a cheese curl; at least that is what I thought it said.  Rachel and I laughed about that.  Found out Hector was calling me the "real cheese".  I guess that is a nicer compliment.  I loved having Rachel here.  It was fun to share all the fun with her.  I cannot wait until the next visit.  Thanks for coming Rachel.  You always make me feel like I am a priority in you life.