Happy 50th Birthday!

Yesterday, we celebrated my mom's 50th birthday. Her actual birthday was on Wednesday, but we waited until all of our family could be in to join in the festivities. Adam arrived Friday night and Mason & I picked him up at the airport. As I was driving to the airport to pick him up, Mason decided he would open the car door on I-10 as I was driving about 65mph. I nearly had a heart attack and had to pull over to the shoulder to close the door. I was such a nervous wreck the rest of the drive and we made sure the child locks were on my mom's car from there on out.

Saturday evening, about 20 of my mom's close friends and family went to dinner at La Hacinda. It's a terrific Mexican food place, that our family has been going to for years. The waiters sang and Mason loved all the music. After dinner, we all headed back to my parents house for dessert. Several of her friends would be joining us, that couldn't make dinner and there seriously was so much food that night, I was stuffed. Mom had a fabulous birthday and I still think she doesn't look 50 at all.

My favorite part of the evening was a visit from Ms. Stebbins. She was my first grade teacher at Meadow Wood Elementary. She had invited her first grade class to her wedding many years ago and we have remained in touch since. The last time I saw her, was at my wedding and I was brought to tears. So, when she walked in the door Saturday evening, my emotions were high and I was again brought to tears. She has meant so much to me over the years. It was a great end to a perfect evening.