A NEW DAY

Easter was a bust for some of us. Poor Shawn and Becky had to spend Easter at the ER because Shawn's family was involved in a car accident on the way to church. Everyone is fine but it was a bit scary for a while.

I attended KC for the service which ended at 10:50 on EASTER! That was a first. An early service is unusual in itself, but on EASTER? I got out of church and learned that Frank would be home much earlier, 2:45 by his calculations. (Supposed to be 9 pm) So I rushed home, changed and went to get Dad. Once home I decided to see if they were running early so I checked their arrival time which turned out to be 1:35. Frank calculated wrong, obviously. Dad and I picked them up and then we all went to Hunan for dinner. I wanted to go for crabs but the restaurant was closed for Easter. But they are open tonight for my birthday dinner!

Came home and just sat in the living room for almost 4 hours with little conversation. I had to keep them going or we would have just sat there staring at each other. (Frank, his brother and me) I worked at untangling some yarn I had tried to wind. I got almost all of it done!

So my vacation from married life is over for now. I leave on Wednesday for some much needed knitting R&R. Since we started these rolling ridge retreats I like them more and more. So nice to get away and have no responsibilities but to have fun with other women and KNIT! I will be working on Becky's sweater, my April scarf and perhaps a pair of socks. Don't worry, Becky, your sweater will be worked on the most but having more than one project is mandatory!

Today, of course, is my birthday. Frank brought me home a really nice silver bangle bracelet and a hand made flower cameo. Becky made me a tea themed tea pot/cup to add to my collection. Mel is always late. Maybe some day I will get the Mom's surprise on her ravelry page which she states is for Christmas but she did not state the YEAR!

We are hopefully going out for crabs tonight. I have to see if any of the local restaurants are serving crabs. I went to the Melting Pot over the weekend with Fred, Barb, Dale and his new girlfriend to celebrate Barb's cancer free status. Had a great time but was too full for the chocolate desert. Very upsetting!

Here's hope I have a great day!