A "Wicked" Birthday

My mother-in-law, Clista, will be mortified by this post.

{Smile}

Let me start by saying that I am so blessed to have wonderful in-laws.

They love their children so much,

and their hearts are so full,

that each and every in-law really is like a child to them too.

It's easy to spend time with them,

and even more fun,

to think of ways to surprise them...

for example,

...a birthday.

Samuel has 5 brothers and sisters,
and typically we pool our money together
and spring for one big thing.

This year, Samuel and I had the best idea (or so we thought!):

Tickets to see

Wicked

in San Francisco!

Needless to say,

though we know they would have loved to see the show,

traveling to S.F. just didn't work out.

Oops!

So what to do...

they managed to give the tickets away and

purchased tickets to a show in-town.

They enjoyed a wonderful dinner too,

and had a great, great time.

And that,

is what matters most!

WE LOVE YOU!

Happy, happy birthday!