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I am missing you something terrible tonight.  We are celebrating my birthday and had a party.  It was way fun but just not the same without you here.  We started the party out right at went to my FAV jewelry store.  I was a little sad because I wasn't sure who all was going to show up.  Then I realized in all we had a party of 10.  I mean that is awesome, and in that tiny little store, I'm pretty sure we kept everyone entertained with our commentary.  I got some super cool presents.  (Thanks C).  After we shopped till we dropped, literally we went back to mom and dad's.  Mom set up QUITE a spread and even more people showed up for my party.  And then we ate till we popped.  Mom made a baked potato bar with chili, cheesy broccoli, chipped beef, bacon, and everything else you could possibly want on a baked potato.  It was so good.  I am stuffed just thinking about it.  And Quinnie only spilled 1 shirley temple on the kitchen floor.  I think that was pretty good considering there was my monsters, my friends daughter, and my niece and nephew were all there.  (Oh shoot I just remembered Lou spilled chocolate "room service" milk this morning).  But the absolute best part of the night was my signature drink.  You have got to try this recipe.  I know you aren't much of a wine drinker but this was amazing.

Burgundy Bubbler
1 1/2 C Orange juice
3 C Burgundy Wine
3 C Sparkling Cider
Pour 1/4 juice, 1/2 c wine in a cup.  Top with 1/2 C sparkling cider.  Serve Chilled.  SO GOOD....

Next year we need to celebrate together.  Can you ask Mr. I if he will let you come?  hehe.  Loved seeing little one.  She is so "stinkin cute".