We had a wonderful weekend!!!! On Friday it was Emily's 21st birthday. That is a huge birthday for our young folks and one she has been waiting for for a long time. We started the celebration at her favorite restaurant. There were nine of us in attendance. The food was yummy and it was really fun to watch our "little girl" order her first margarita (mango!)!!! After dinner we came home and had Richard's famous chocolate cheesecake and opened gifts. Then the young people left to take Emily to all the bars in town.
Dana came up for the birthday celebration. I think it is so sweet that Jason (Emily's boyfriend) and Dana accompanied all these giggly girls on their night on the town. I see them as the Protectors!!! Dana reported that Emily had a BLAST!!! Phew....I'm just glad that it is over. As a parent....I really worry about the drinking thing....but so far everyone is safe!!!
For me, the most wondrous part of the evening was eating Richard's yummy chocolate cheesecake. It was delicious.....the kids told Richard that they thought it was the best one ever. He was beaming. It felt significant because he still has the magic touch...and was "able" to make the cheesecake with perfection. I was worried that maybe the cheesecake making part of his brain had been removed in the surgery....but it is still all intact. The cake was awesome!!! He continues to amaze me.
The rest of the weekend was spent eating breakfast with my Mom, spending lots of time with Dana, shopping, seeing Dana's friend Chris, watching TV (a Netflix sit-com that we had rented), and hosting my monthly art group!!! In amongst all this Richard was able to rest and nap and rest some more (he is requiring more resting time). There was a lot of laughter and love surrounding us all weekend.
It means so much to Richard to have his children around him. I, too, enjoy their visits. I love watching their total adoration of their Father. Richard has done such a wonderful job raising his children...and continues to be such a great role model for all our kids (including Alex!!!!). He is an unassuming teacher....very patient, kind, compassionate...yet such a strong leader.
I hope you all have a joyful week. We are beginning ours with a wild wind storm. It's been fun to watch it from our warm little house.
Blessings to all of you,
Love Sherri
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