Happy 70th Birthday, Mimi!

I'll tell you what--she was one hot mama! And I mean that respectfully, Mimi! You were beautiful then, and you are beautiful now. Inside and out.

After many months of planning, we celebrated Sam's mom's birthday! Her 70th! If that isn't cause to celebrate, I don't know what is. She is the loveliest lady you will ever meet. Imagine kindness, graciousness, and fun rolled all into one. Have I mentioned how blessed I am? This is one more very big blessing--a wonderful mother-in-law. Not too many married women can say the same. And I thank God for her often.

She is a woman I look up to and admire for the way she handles life. She is concerned about her children, but does not meddle. She offers advice when asked, but does not force it upon anyone when not. She is always there to support, lend a listening ear, or a shoulder to cry on (albeit via the phone lines...).

Basically what I'm tryin' to say---I love this woman!

She lives in the general vicinity of the beach, so we have the added bonus of sunbathing and boogie-boarding while visiting her. The weather was hot during the day, but cooled down most evenings--perfect for cooking out, boating, go-karting, putt-putting, walking the boardwalk, and riding rides. Whew! We had a blast!

And, of course, celebrating a BIG birthday...

What? I'm eatin' my cake here...

The Grill Sergeant

Man alive was that cake yummy!

I mean lip-smackin' good!

So, Happy Happy Birthday, Mimi! And many more to come. We had an awesome weekend. And you made it that way.

We love you!