Blessings Abound, Part 2!

TONIGHT'S WINE: Cupcake Vineyards 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

(*Note - I do not drink wine every night, and as noted previously, I am far from a connoisseur. However, I'm learning about it, and on blogging nights that I am enjoying a glass or two, I'll let you know what I'm drinking!*)

Where was I? That's right, I was giving thanks for the wonderful news that my mother's breast cancer is officially in remission. She's not done with treatment yet; there is radiation ahead, along with several months of Herceptin infusions and five years of oral medication. But "remission" is the key word we were waiting to hear, and "remission" is what we've got! Hallelujah!

Although we were not together for the best of reasons - a family member with cancer is rarely cause for celebration - my family was together. The bonus to this terrific Friday is that I got to spend time with my amazingly awesome nephew. I have two fantastic sons of my own, but I also have three absolutely adorable nephews (yes, all boys - not sure what's up with the X chromosomes on the male side of this family, but having lots of little dudes around is FUN!). My brother's super cool two year old was in attendance at the doctor's appointment, and any time spent with him is wonderful time. He is completely gorgeous as well as a total genius, and I'm not in the least bit biased. ;) We went out to breakfast, read books, played cars, and I left that day loving him even more than I did before, if that's possible! 

So! Great medical news, quality time with the precious nephew...and the weekend was just getting started. Did I have a wonderful friend's 40th birthday to celebrate that night? Oh yes. The fun was just beginning...