Happy B-day Dear Dustin!

July 7th, 1989 - 16 years ago, but seems like only yesterday. That's when my precious son was born. I had gone to a business women's dinner as a guest, with a friend of mine. They had mexican night. It was delicious. I think I went to bed about 11:00 - but woke up around 1:00am and thought I was wetting the bed. It was the strangest thing - I got up, and finally realized - my water was breaking. I was only in labor 4 hrs before my firstborn - a son - 8lb 10 oz - 21" long was born into the world. I wanted my firstborn to be a son and God sure blessed me with a special miracle. There is nothing like the gift of being a parent.

I have been trying to figure something special for his 16th - but couldn't seem to come up with the perfect plan. I like to surprise people and do something they would love - but only time will tell if this will be good or not. My husband planned a two day golf outing with some buddies - so that put a little hitch in things since he won't be with us. So we are going to the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis. It is a sports museum geered for student athletes. There is nothing my son likes better than sports - it is his passion - especially football. His best bud is going with us as well as a friend of mine who is a big sports lover too. She is a teacher and coach - so that will be good. Then we will eat somewhere downtown that he chooses and then go to the canal and rent a paddle boat. I am gonna check into getting a tour of the RCA Dome - home of the Indianapolis Colts - but that probably won't happen on late notice. His buddy has to be home by 5:15 because he has a baseball game and we live an hour from Indy - so that will keep us from going to the Indianaplis Indians game like I had wanted - but that's ok. He has been to an Indians game in the past. I am just looking forward to a day out to celebrate a special day for a special boy. He's my pride and joy and I feel so very blessed to have him as my son. I'll let you know how it turns out. :)