B-Day week wrap-up

This was probably one of my best birthdays. I was able to spend alone time with my honey and quality time with my family. Saturday night Paul and I had dinner then went to a greek stepshow. We were joined by my wonderful cousin and cousin-in-law (Kim your the best). Then on Sunday Paul and I packed the kids up and went to the UniverSoul Circus. We had such an amazing time. The soul circus is so full of energy and excitement. I even got up to do the soul train line center stage when they asked for volunteers in the audience. Paul didn't take any pictures of me up there because he was holding both of the babies and Trey started to cry when I ran up on stage. But anywho we had a blast! After the circus we went to eat mexican and drink margaritas (virgin for me of course someone has to drive). Then we headed to the movie theater to see Madea Goes To Jail. Hillarious if you want my opinion.

I guess the other wonderful part of the day was that the kids both did great, despite the fact that Trey has diarrhea from a stomach virus and a black eye from running into the paint easel at school trying to greet me when I walked in on Friday afternoon. If you look at the picture real closely you can see it. On top of that they are both still on antibiotics for ear infections. But they really have no choice about being out and social because their parents are 'ride or die kinda folks'!

Happy Birthday!

"Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me"!

I am feeling so loved right now. My only gift I asked of my husband was to get the kids up, dressed and out to school so that I could sleep in for the first time in almost 3 years. Well, he made sure that happened and it wasn't that easy. He had to ask one of his partners to operate on his patient this morning at 6:30am and had the secretaries push back two office appointments to accommodate my birthday wish. Boy he is really the best! Unfortunately, my poor kids were out the house at 6:25am and the school doesn't even open till 6:30am....ouch!

But anyway, I am so happy to be celebrating my 33rd birthday today. I have some wonderful family and friends who had sent me 27 messages by way of phone calls, text messages and emails all by 8:30 this morning to wish me a blessed day. Fortunately I had already turned my ringers off so I wouldn't be disturbed on my one day to sleep in. My parents are beyond wonderful and surprised me by hiding two separate gifts under my bed so that when I woke up I would be able to open them. I love them so much and I had no idea they left me gifts for my bday last weekend. My dad bought me some super hottie high heels (he has a lot of style) and my mom bought me some pajamas (something I was about to buy myself last week...amazing huh?)

Now I am off to the spa for the day.............................LOVE U GUYS!

More pics

My College Reunion

This weekend I had a blast hanging out with tons of my old friends, sorority sisters, fraternity brothers and my husband all in one. Thanks to my folks for being the best grandparents in the world too. Paul and I had a much needed weekend getaway. It probably didn't help that we came in at 5am and really didn't get any rest but you only live once!

The sweetest baby ever!

I am trying very hard to crawl. I am able to get up on all fours and rock but unfortunately I get tired and fall back down. However, I am scooting backwards and usually end up underneath the sofa.

Funerals

On Thursday I drove down to visit my friend and family whose brother was murdered on this past Sunday night. His death still just feels unreal to me. They were all doing alright yesterday and were able to talk and laugh a little with all the guest who came over to give their condolences. It was sad to see them in such a pain especially since these people are some of the happiest people you will ever meet. What's now even more upsetting than the way he died is the invidence that is now being revealed about his murder. It appears that the his wife had a brief affair with the man that initiated the fight with him on the night he was killed. Supposedly, the affair occured when the two of them were "on bad terms" and she ended it when they agreed to work things out and continue in their marriage. Well it appears that she had a change of heart and began to secretly see this guy again. The guy apparently found out that my friend would be at this nightspot and he and 10 of his gang friends (yes apparently this upstanding fire fighter in the community) is involved in a gang, sat in the parking lot and waited on my friend to come out. The two of them got into a verbal altercation and then the fight broke out. Eyewitnesses say that my friend was winning the fight so his gang members jumped in and beat him to death. My friend only had one of his friends with him and he was badly beaten as well. My poor friends mother had to identify his body at the scene of the crime.

This situation is beyond ridiculous, senseless and mortifying. This young man may have died due to someone elses wrong doing and it makes me and everyone else ANGRY! I feel bad for both these families because the mother and sisters are grieving and they are angry. It's hard to get over someone's death when there is so much foul play involved. This man was a good person, christian, military personnel who has served in Kuwait for our safety and now he is dead because of heartless individuals. I tore my heart in pieces to see his 7 year old son sitting in front of his casket today.

I also feel sorry for the wife though, because if this is really the reason he was killed she has the blood of my husband and son's father all over her hands.

The funeral today was the saddest funeral I have ever attended. There wasn't a dry eye in the building. The church was packed to capacity and the remarks everyone made definitely showed that he was a wonderful person.

I only pray that as many people who loved me will show such support and gratitude to my family when I leave this earth. The words spoken by all truly showed what type of person he was. Sometimes life just isn't fair. But if you want to go out and make a fool of your life don't take your family with you! Your ill consequences not only affect you but the ones around you!

The Ball

Saturday night was such a fun night. Paul and I attended The Annual Atlanta Medical Association Inaugural Ball. This is a yearly black tie affair that we attend with enthusiasm. Its all the who's who of affluent medicine in and around the Metro Atlanta area. The Atlanta Medical Association is the oldest and largest organization of black physicians in the world. It was started many many decades ago and it is still thriving. In 2006 Paul received the "Young Physician of the Year Award" from the organization. This is a very high honor and it was even more special because he had only been here practicing in the city for 2 years when he received it. He has really spread his wings and made a name for himself. Well this year he was installed as the Secretary for the Atlanta Medical Association, yet another huge accomplishment especially for someone as young as him. I am really proud of him because he has worked so hard to be a respectable hard working black man, husband and father.

So here are a couple of pictures of us at the ball. The woman in the picture with me is actually the kids pediatrician Dr. Moore. She is such a little fire cracker and an excellent physician. She is well regarded in the black community as the BEST pediatrician in the metro area. Her practice is so busy that she doesn't even take infants anymore and hasn't for about 5 years. She only took our kids because Paul is well known and a physician friend.

Its also cute and kinda funny to see all the elite old school wives with their floor length fur coats and bling bling. Lord, I pray I never buy a fur coat!