Holidays, Phalanges, and Championships

OK, so I know you are really curious about the phalanges part of the title. Don't worry, Travis got to keep his toe, and all is well!!

May 4th was a huge Sunday for Travis and the Red Devils!!! They won their second championship in the last three sessions. 5-3.... Go Red Devils!!!May 9th- My Birthday was a fabulous day!! It was the week of a start so there was no way that I could take the day off but I sure am glad I went to work. Seriously, who says they want to go to work!! My team went way out of their way. I walk into work and in our aisle there is about 5 balloons tied to every cubicle and my desk is just covered in balloons!!
Look at that huge white balloon behind me, I really do think it was bigger than me. I have never seen a balloon so big and what made it so special is that every one on my team signed it. They got me a glitter tiara and a lei to wear, which if any of you know me is right up my alley! At this point, I think they are amazing (they really are) and I start to go on with my day but to my surprise there was more. I make lunch plans with Renee and Stephanie to go out because I never take a lunch but little did I know they were involved in the surprise lunch. Yes I said it, the team threw me a Surprise Lunch in the large conference room. They catered in Garcia's (Mexican is so my favorite food), and decorated the room. The crazy thing is we had a team meeting right before lunch and some how they got everything down stairs without me knowing, here I am thinking that I'm going out to lunch. Renee comes and gets me and then takes me into the Conference Room where I am totally shocked!! Renee of course who has known about this for weeks, who I might have to add she can actually keep a secret!

They even got me a gift and Paul made a cake... and the cake was so so good!!! Sean brought in a singing cake cutter..we just had so much fun. I know, you are dying to know what the gift is.....................................................................is the suspense killing you yet.. OK, they all chipped in and got a Deluxe Wedding Organizer!!!! Oh my gosh, they did so good, I immediately started to cry because I just think that is the sweetest thing, I don't have one and really wanted one!!! Not only did they do all of this but Mary made a huge card and had everyone sign it.

I couldn't even begin to say Thank you!! I have had my team for less than three months and have really bonded with each and every one. All of the planning, baking and most importantly the thought they put into it planning such a great day for me is more than I could ever ask for!!! After the party, how much work was everyone really going to get done?? Yeah, so I sent everyone home around 2:00 so I hope they enjoyed that because I know I did. When I got home my roommate and Travis were there. Travis got me a dozen red roses, bottle of wine and a very sweet card. He was not suppose to do anything because we both agreed no gifts on any holidays that come before we get married, so we can put as much money in the wedding fund as possible. But, I can't be mad when there are roses involved. Oh and my roommate got me Season 8 and 9 of Friends which is very sentimental between us. Out of the almost 4 years we have lived together we have watched all 10 seasons of friends (which she owns them all) about 100 times and she is moving out on July 1st.... It is the end of an era but she needs to move on.. boo hoo

It gave me a chance to get ready for my birthday dinner with Travis's wonderful mom and brothers. I am very blessed because I have always heard of these horror stories about your in-laws...honestly, I couldn't ask for a better family to be joining!! We went to this really cute Italian restaurant in downtown Phoenix with Nancy (Travis's mom) and his younger brother Michael, who stands out in the picture below, and his older brother Scott with his girlfriend Kelly. We had such a wonderful time and spent most of the time laughing as usual. When all three boys get together they are hilarious and you can't help but laugh!!

Saturday was a nice relaxing day with my roommate. We went and got pedicures and lunch. Well we had pancakes for lunch but who is counting!!! Also, I got a beautiful bouquet of flowers sent to my apartment from my father, thank you DAD a girl can never have too many flowers.

May 12th.. Mother's Day!! Mom and I always have his tradition of celebrating my birthday and Mother's day together because it is usually only a few days apart. Started the day off by going to Travis's Nino and Nina's house with the family... Great time as always, watched the basketball game and gave Travis's mom her mother's day gift, which I might add Travis picked out all by himself this year and wrapped it.. Amazing.

Then, headed over to mom and Ted's for pizza and cake. Mom loved her gift, we framed one of our engagement pictures in a "mom" frame and engraved Happy Mother's Day on it. Topped it off with a singing card, oh my gosh I am addicted to those singing cards!! Sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the beautiful day.

It was a great weekend, on top of being able to talk to my friends who live out of state and with Vickie and Malinda who I haven't talked to in awhile which was really nice to catch up!!

Monday started my 10 day Master Cleanse... Today is day 5 of no food only liquids, whew who would of thought I could do it. I have 5 more days and if I don't pass out I think I will make it.