Surprise Birthday Brunch

Every once in a while you get blown away. For my birthday we spent time at the lake with my family. While I was surfing, the girls giggled and laughed incessantly while they were commenting on my newly gained skills. They were videoing me.  I really wish that I could have videoed them instead. Over the years they have begun to be such great friends.  Nothing makes me prouder.

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Today, my husband surprised me with a delicious birthday brunch and no mess in the kitchen. My sister gave me a thoughtful gift of mustard from Dijon, France from a favorite, Fauchon.

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Then when I thought it could get no better, I read my cards.  Tears of joy welled up in my eyes. It just does not get any better than this.

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An excerpt… “You are the greatest Mom in the world and I am reminded of that everyday from the small and the large things you do for us all the time. Like when you stay up late with me so that I can get my work done, when you arrange my soccer carpools, when you come to school to bring me something I forgot, … I love you so much and learn from you all the time. I will forever remember you teaching me to cook, speak French, learn math, and how to always be a humble, funny, happy, and caring person.”

I can’t express how proud I felt to read those words from my children.

For those of you who want to try the delicious brunch French Toast I had this morning, just tap on the link.

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For great topping ideas click on the link.

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Happy Labor Day!

Shiva

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One comment on “Surprise Birthday Brunch

  1. Callie Peters

    Happy birthday to a great mom!