It's mommy's day . . .

 It was a great day. I woke up to a yummy breakfast and Kyle got to go into work an hour late and come home early - what a wonderful treat for me! 
I think the kids were more excited that it was my birthday than even I was.  That made it hard to feel okay with getting a babysitter so Kyle and I could go to dinner alone.  We decided in the end to just take all of them.  After finding out that the restaurant fed kids 6 and younger for free and getting through the entire meal without one bit of bickering or whining, we were so glad we brought them.  It was so fun to be together.  We came home and did the cake and ice cream.  Though I will not reveal my "wish", I'll have to say it's one of the most intense hopes I've had in blowing out my birthday candles in a while.  So, we'll see if this wish comes true.
Being with the ones I love so much made it a wonderful, wonderful birthday.

(I sold my Rebel Xsi this week and decided to use it one last time.
These pics are just in auto mode with the flash)