Hello my friend. It seems like it's been ages. I'm usually talking to you several times a week. Truth is, I've been experiencing some complications from my surgery and have needed to take it easy for a while.
Last year was one of the hardest years of my life. But somehow, I had so much strength and we all made it through. Like a charm. Now 2012 is here and I'm ready to just look forward. I really love that. The future.
Today is Colin's birthday. For a surprise, I finally decorated his home office. We did the big reveal last night. It was so much fun because he had no idea. I think he loved it but just to be sure, I kept going in there and turning on the lights. That way, every time he walked by, he could notice it again. :)
Tonight we're going on a birthday date and then to watch Cody and his band performing. I love date night so much.
And then it's the weekend. I'm going to be baking and baking and baking. All with Valentines day in mind. I'll make sure to share with you soon.
Love,
me
Colin - the coolest dad in the world.
P.S. I always wondered what it'd be like to have a daughter who I'd share clothes with someday. As fate would have it, I had four boys whom I adore. And now, they share skateboarding shoes with their dad.
Hi Serena, I hope you are feeling alright, although I don't "know" you from reading between the lines I'm guessing you have been quite unwell to have mentioned it. Take care of yourself you brightened my day everytime I visit. xxBrenda
Posted by: Brenda | January 30, 2012 at 02:49 PM
I hope that you are feeling better soon!
Posted by: Tracy | January 29, 2012 at 01:33 PM
I love when fathers and sons share those adventurous capers together. My boys get to snowboard with their dad and I think it is great.
(http://leahhome.blogspot.com/2012/01/family-ski-trip-2012.html)
Posted by: Leah O | January 28, 2012 at 03:06 PM
Take it easy.. Nothing is more important than yor health!! Receovering from surgery is a long process. I know I'm doing the same thing..
Enjoy the birthday and take it easy with the cooking.
xxx
Posted by: Fiona | January 28, 2012 at 10:26 AM
P.S. I think you'd be a wonderful adoptive mom to some lucky little girl!
Posted by: Heather | January 28, 2012 at 09:45 AM
feel better serena!
Posted by: tasha | January 28, 2012 at 09:10 AM
wishing you well!!
Posted by: lori | January 28, 2012 at 06:56 AM
This is taking it easy? :) I wish you full health in record time.
Posted by: Wendy in Kennewick | January 27, 2012 at 09:17 PM
Sorry to hear you haven't been well. Hope you are feeling much better soon. xx
Posted by: Wendy | January 27, 2012 at 08:31 PM
Thinking of you fondly, sweet Serena,and always looking forward to hearing from you! What a loving and special gift for Collin. May tonight kick off a wonderfully enjoyable weekend. Blessings!
Posted by: Stacy ~ Sweet Life Farm ~ Applegate, Oregon | January 27, 2012 at 07:48 PM
Hope you recover quickly and finally! For what it's worth, I don't "share" clothes with my daughter. She "borrows" mine and I never see them again. Pretty sure I did the same thing to my mom. Not all it's cracked up to be!
Posted by: Amanda@studio1404.com | January 27, 2012 at 06:59 PM
Sending healing thoughts your way Serena. Follow doctor orders! :)
Posted by: joan v. | January 27, 2012 at 06:33 PM
I'm sorry it's been a bit of a rough road. I hope you heal well soon.
Posted by: Stacie @ hometownperch | January 27, 2012 at 06:27 PM
I'm so glad you're feeling better!! 2012 will be a Great year!! I think maybe you had to slow down a bit so you could go forward. At 100 miles an hour like you usually do! :)
Happy Birthday to Colin.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy (Addie Grey) | January 27, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Hi Serena,
I hope that you feel better soon...I'm sorry to hear about your complications with the surgery. Yes, 2011 was one of the hardest years of my life too and I look forward to a fresh start this year... just not sure where to start :)
Happy Birthday to Colin! Have a great weekend,
Kristen
P.S. With the returning vendor deadline for the show approaching, I can hardly stand to think that I won't be able to in the show (aka - the highlight of my year). I'm going to miss it terribly :(
Posted by: Kristen | January 27, 2012 at 05:21 PM
Hope you are feeling much better soon. I, too, am recovering from surgery so I truly sympathize.
Posted by: Barbara Struthers | January 27, 2012 at 04:38 PM
I'm sorry you have had some difficulties from your surgery. Please don't overdo it this weekend with all of your baking. Have fun on your birthday date with your husband.
Posted by: Monica | January 27, 2012 at 04:02 PM
wow fun but scary.
Sorry your not feeling 100% I hate that when that happens....we gals have things to do and places to go....and don't have time to feel bad. =)
Hugs- hope this weekend is restful for you.
Posted by: teresa | January 27, 2012 at 03:28 PM
Your husband is the coolest!!! I wish mine would get out and be a kid sometimes. I am thinking our problem is that we have two girls, but we do have a little man on the way so maybe that will change things a little. Happy Birthday to your husband.
Posted by: Kim | January 27, 2012 at 02:17 PM
Wow! He is the coolest!
I hope you feel better. I'll say a prayer for you tonite.
Posted by: Linda Poteet | January 27, 2012 at 01:50 PM
Take care of yourself. Health is so very important. Happy Birthday to Colin!
Posted by: Amy | January 27, 2012 at 01:18 PM
I was wondering where you had been. Glad it's nothing too serious but rest and recooperate!! Have fun on date night too. :)
Posted by: gboll | January 27, 2012 at 01:05 PM
Just wait until those 4 boys bring home the Keeper Girlfriend...you will fall in love all over again!
Take care of yourself and give your body time to heal. Take care and God bless,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy O'hara | January 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Happy Birthday to Colin!I am glad that you are feeling better. Nothing is more important than taking care of yourself. Be well sunshine!
Posted by: Melissa Myers | January 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM
that is so sweet....i have a boy and a girl and although i love my daughter to the moon and back, and at 15 we are sharing clothes and talking boys (eeek) and all that high school has to offer my boy (10) loves me like no other....can't imagine that times 4 =)
p.s. daughter has caught the junkin' bug. coming to farm chicks for the first time for girls weekend and picking up some vintage items for her room which she is in the process of redoing...vintage style. LOVE that!!!
Posted by: stephanie anderson | January 27, 2012 at 12:07 PM
What a wonderful wife you are!! Have a fabulous DATE! I'm having a datenite also its so silly but I get giddy even after 25 plus years :)
Posted by: Ramona Hayes | January 27, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Some years are like that. 2011 was a horrible year,so I was really looking forward to 2012. So far so good!!
Hope you're on the final road to recovery, healing takes so much time! And as women, we think we should be able to do it all, handle it all. Sometimes God just says "rest"!
Hope you'll be showing us pictures of the office soon! And I look forward to your Valentine posts!!!
Enjoy the day!
Holly
Posted by: Holly | January 27, 2012 at 11:53 AM
I hope you're feeling better! Happy Birthday to Hubby!
Posted by: Amber | January 27, 2012 at 11:49 AM
That is your husband skating! Who knew! He rocks! Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful weekend. Take Care Serena. xo-
Posted by: Katelyn | January 27, 2012 at 11:28 AM