The birthday week continues with well wishes, gifts and Patti feeling her best lately!

Good afternoon to all!
Patti is having a good week leading up to her next two big events....birthday (yea!) and surgery (boo :-/ )

On Friday, Patti and Mike received a package in the mail that surprised them - Tamales and LOTS of them!  These were sent all the way from Texas, compliments of Mike's Aunt Peggy ( Judy's sister from Texas)  her husband Ron & kids Amy & Tim, and Patti requests to add in "Tater tot" and "Puppy Mutt" - their furry kids :-)  They own the company where these are made - how neat.  They look like a tasty treat! "Feed" back to follow - hee hee.

In addition to the BIG box of tamales, Patti received a few lovely gifts from Aunt Peggy and family for her birthday (see attached picture of Patti sporting her fighter arm).  We will beat this thing so I am glad to see her showing her strong side!  Okay, she was really intending to show off the bracelet, but I thought I would make it a bit more dramatic with the pose she presented!

She also received a nice gift package from Mark's sister Linda with lovely gifts and a few nice reads to help keep Patti's mind on other stuff! (see picture below). 

In addition to these gifts, a shout out goes to The Taylor Family, The Davidoski Family, and Mike's Dad and wife (Pete and Karen) for their generosity and thoughts as well!

For those who are thinking, "what could I give Patti for her birthday?"  Here is a list that she would love to have and please, make it a belated gift (after 10/22/13):

• Help with dusting the house.
• Vacuuming (especially the sun room where the dogs love to lay around :-)
• Dusting the blinds (BIG job and BIG thanks to anyone who can help with this!)
• An occasional stroll to the bathroom - to scrub it :-)
• Outdoors - raking (if needed) and trimming of plants as they begin to hibernate for winter.
• Wash (wait, I got that one - just add it in with ours:-)
• Kitchen floor washing (Patti's dogs love to drool over her and we can't blame them....did you see the picture?  Looking good sista!)
• Even the kitchen sink!  (Scrubbing, that is :-)

These are wonderful gifts that Patti would enjoy after Monday, as she will not be able to do work again for a few weeks.  If interested in assisting with her "wish" list, please contact her or myself (if after Monday) to plan from there. 

Today, Mark and I will be taking Patti to the fair....A Country Affair, that is!  This is a huge event at Menomonee Falls High School where they have lots of crafty things and unique stuff for the home (mostly focused on Patti's décor style:-).  Patti used to take Austin to this event when he was little and they always had a blast.  As part of our gift to her, we are treating her to the event so she can select a few things that will brighten her home and her spirit!

So, on to the weekend!  We are getting geared up to watch our Packers on Sunday, along with a feast of lasagna for Patti's official birthday.  Gotta fill Patti up on Sunday night, as she will have to refrain from eating on Monday in preparation for surgery. 

Enjoy your day, your weekend, and stay warm!