Shocker

No, not that!  Get your mind out of the gutter!

Mom's birthday was on Tuesday, but she already had supper plans with her Bible study.  So dad and I told her we'd love to cook for her Wednesday night.  We grilled steaks (mine was potentially the best steak I've had in years!), cooked potatoes and onions, and busted out a bag casear salad.  AND I made dessert.  Then we all watched The Blindside.  It was a very nice and low key evening to celebrate mom's 56th! 

Oh, wait, I forgot to mention the shocker!  My brother flew in from Chicago (where he resides)!  I picked him up at the airport on my lunch break yesterday.  He hung out while I worked and then we met dad at Publix.  We all got home and dad told mom her present was in the living room.  I wish I had it on video - Mom's scream was priceless.  She was so shocked!  And elated!  As far as I know, she didn't wet her pants, but I wouldn't be shocked if she did.  It was a fun surprise and I'm glad to have Nathan home for several days.