Between the middle of August through the middle of October I'm on birthday overload. 5 family members plus my own just a few days ago and at least another dozen friends or their kids or their husbands. It's wonderful to have so many people to celebrate and it got me thinking about what I want to do with my own family. So I decided to put together this list. You know how I like to plan... 1. Themed Birthdays - My niece started this about 8 years ago when over a burger dinner

It's a special day for a very special lady - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! My mother truly mastered motherhood. She was the most selfless, giving, thoughtful, patient and strong parent to both my brother and I. We didn't always appreciate or understand it, particularly between the ages of 12 - 17 but that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone reading this. I'm not exaggerating when I say my Mami was a remarkable parent, often having to act as mother and father when my dad traveled for months