Happy Birthday, Mom

Today my husband and I drove down to Knoxville, Tennessee for my mother’s 88th birthday. Her health hasn’t been very good over the last 6 months or so but not she is stable and is doing pretty well.

All of my siblings except one were able to gather at my sister’s house and celebrate her 88th birthday. We all had a great time visiting and catching up as well as having cake for mom’s birthday. Here are a few pictures.

Defying The Odds

I haven’t posted anything since April 10th. Where have I been? I’ve been in Knoxville, Tennessee. My mother became very ill in March and spent a month in the hospital. I went down to be with her and help her for the whole month of May. I came home on Monday because she had recovered so well, she didn’t need me anymore. She’s still not out of the woods yet, but she’s doing so much better.

I used to post pictures every day and tell you what my exercise was for the day. I’ve decided not to do that anymore. I’ll update the blog from time to time.

Today is my birthday! I’m 55 years old today. Each year I take a selfie to show you what I look like on my birthday. So here is this year’s picture.

Mardi Gras Party

This evening we had our annual Mardi Gras party. We had 18 of our friends come over and help us celebrate Mardi Gras. We had lots of good food, Virginia wine and lots of fun conversations. It’s always fun to have our friends come over and enjoy good food and wine.

We also celebrated Mr. Dail’s 50th birthday.

I walked a total of 4.63 miles today with .88 miles on the treadmill. It was a very busy day!

Birthday Dinner

This evening we went out to dinner to celebrate my husband’s birthday. It’s not until the weekend but we put his birthday dinner and date night dinner together. We went to La Piquette. We only go there a few times a year but love it each time.

I walked 1.68 miles on the treadmill and a total of 3.14 miles today.