Happy Birthday Poppa!

Yes - today is Poppa's birthday.  He doesn't want me to reveal his age, but last year he became the recipient of Canada's Old Age Pension.  We didn't do anything exciting today.  He decided that he wanted to go to the Flea Market to look for new crocs - so we did.  And - he found some - so he got what he wanted.  We had leftovers for supper - but we had a small bottle of champagne with it.  The plan is to go to Longhorn Steakhouse on Monday - halfway between Poppa's birthday and Squeegie's birthday on the 14th.  The reason:  Restaurants here are really busy on weekends, so it will be more pleasant to go on a weekday.  So we had a quiet day today, but I think he enjoyed it.  He received cards from Canada - Aunt Denise and Aunt Grumpy - thank you ladies!  Yesterday UPS brought a package addressed to Poppa.  He wasn't here when it arrived - so I left it for him.  Inside....

.....was this lovely assortment of nuts.  Poppa loves nuts and he was so surprised and pleased!  Thank you to Mommy, Daddy, Munchie and Little Smiley.  He also got lots of phone calls today.....Uncle Ernie & Aunt Lynda called, Great-Gramma called, Uncle Leonard called, Kev-Inn called ........and Mommy called too!  Thank you to everyone for making his birthday a happier one!

Last month Mommy took Munchie to the doctor for is 3yr checkup.  He passed all the test with flying colours....

...and was declared to be Super-Chris!  He is 38" tall and weighs 36 lbs.  Today Mommy took Little Smiley to the doctor for his 18month checkup.  He got his last shot until he is four!  He was really good.....

.... said "Ow" when the needle went in and only shed a couple of tears over the ordeal.  He is 33-1/2" tall and weighs 28 lbs.  He was declared to be Super Curtie!  Meanwhile, the weather continues to be lovely here - except it is supposed to be "cold" on Sunday - only a high of 58F.  Yikes!  The good news is that it will only be cool for a couple of days and then back to the 80F range.  Taffy was feeling rather tired last night....

.... so Squeegie let her lean on him while we watched Grey's Anatomy.  He's such a good big brother!

Aunt Denise and Tracy both opted into the new sock giveaway before I even announced it.... so we now have seven participants.  Taffy is keeping the option open until Tuesday at midnight .. so if you're not in yet and you would like to be........send her an e-mail!  I have three pairs finished now...so Taffy and I have lots of knitting to do before they'll all be ready!  Good Night All!