Surprise, Surprise

Frankie finally did it -- he was able to surprise me, of all people! I turned 30 this past weekend, and Frankie had my best friend fly in from Norway to help celebrate. It was so awesome seeing Linda. The last time we were together was at our wedding two years ago! Like always, we picked up right where we left off, as if we had seen each other the day before. It's always been that way between us, and it's so special to have a friend like that.

What was more special to me this time, was to see TJ and his Auntie Linda together. Sometimes TJ can be a little apprehensive around new people or people he hasn't seen in a while. Not with Linda -- he loved her from the get go! He was attached to her hip, and I think it will be hard for both of them now that Linda has gone back home. I was telling Frankie how amazed I was at how quickly TJ warmed up to Linda. Frankie's response? "He knows how much you love her, and so he loves her that much, too." Makes my eyes well up just writing that, and thinking how wonderful our friendship is.

Of course, she came loaded with gifts. TJ was given the cutest Norwegian outfit. It's THE iconic Norwegian sweater, and of course, he looked adorable in it! :) Our cupboards are now stocked with some of the best candy on the planet, so thanks Linda! :)

On Friday, Frankie had to work late at CSU, so TJ hung out with Uncle Marshall, and Mommy & Linda went to Grease at the Buell. It was one of our favorites when Linda lived here in high school, so it was perfect that the four days it was playing in Denver was during Linda's visit! We had a great time, and TJ had a blast with Marshall and Kosher. He even got to stay up past his bedtime! :)


Saturday Frankie treated Linda and myself to an afternoon of pampering. While he and my parents and sister got the house ready for the party, Linda & I had massages and facials. It was perfect, and if I didn't think so already... I'm convinced Frankie spoils me rotten! :)

A bunch of friends and their kids showed up for the party Saturday afternoon. We had a houseful, and TJ was a rock star!!! He loved playing with all the other babies and kiddos, and he loved all the attention he was given. It was another late night for TJ, and by 8... he was partied out. :)

Sunday afternoon it was time to head to the airport and say goodbye to Linda. We hope it won't be another two years before we're all together again, and hopefully next time... we'll be able to visit in Norway!

Today TJ turns 9 months old! Each month he gets older... and each month I say I can't believe how fast it's flown by, but it's true!

He is a true joy to have, and he fills our lives with so much love. We are so lucky to help him grow and to learn to be kids again ourselves. He has his 9-month checkup on Wednesday... I can't wait to see how much my hungry monster weighs! :)