Birthday Blog

What to do, what to do to celebrate another birthday! I decided to keep things simple and just spend quality time doing a few of my favorite things.
I've always been an early riser, so at 8 am I was at Johnson Ranch Racquet Club to attend a Weights in Motion Class. As the class began, the teacher, Sandee Daraugh realized I was there and asked if it was my birthday. She'd noticed a card for me by the time clock since I'm an employee there. Confirming it was my birthday, provided Sandee a spring board for all kinds of hilarity for the rest of the class ("I'm going to make this a really hard workout just for you, Lorna" "OK, everyone, we're going to plank for another 47 seconds just for Lorna!"). Finally, at the end to cool down she somehow found a "Happy Birthday" recording for us to stretch to. Normally, I don't mind being in the spotlight, but I admit feeling quite conspicuous. Fortunately, instead of being lynched by class members afterwards, I was provided with Sandee's birthday (Sept. 9th), so I can prepare something special for her! Ha! Just wait!
Keeping with the active theme, I went from there to watch Peter play church basketball--first game a loss to the mighty Granite Bay 2nd ward, second game a victory over Diana and Mac's former Rocklin 1st ward. Peter plays well and has had friends Matt Deits and Brett Munkdale there to help the team the last two weeks. It's fun to watch.
I thought I'd take everyone to Denny's for a bite to eat after basketball. Suffice it to say it was not a highlight. The Roseville Denny's in fine, the Rocklin Denny's gets no stars from me, but at least my Grand Slam was free for my birthday.
Emily has recently been cast as Lucy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown". She has rehearsal every Saturday afternoon. I dropped her off and shopped at Trader Joe's, a change from my usual Safeway shopping. Returning home, Marv and I gave the dogs a super long walk--more fitness for me! Diana and Mac picked Emily up for me and came over for a simple quesadilla and chili bean dinner, since the chicken dinner I planned took too long to prepare, (It will Sunday dinner today.) Marv bought a rose bouquet and a chocolate cake to mark the occasion. Marv and I are always touched at how Luke cries when it's time to go home after a family dinner. We will miss that someday!
Emily and I watched "Music Man" after dinner and I worked on my Monsters, Inc jigsaw puzzle. It's especially gratifying to get it put together at least in part because it's missing lots of pieces! I'm going to make it work anyway! I'll show that puzzle!
I had a great birthday--many calls and emails, with the final call of the day being a nice conversation with my brother. Thank, everyone, for making my day!