Jayden, Will, and Amy with Amy's
new car.

Wow, so much packed into this Sunday so far, it feels like it should be much later.
Last night I went to the 50th birthday party of my good friend Christie.  I used to work with her, but she retired at the end of the school year last year.  It was great seeing her and some of my other co-workers in a relaxed atmosphere.  The food was amazing and there was an open bar... what could be better?  I am grateful to have a wonderful friend like Christie and was thrilled to have been invited to her amazing party. 
This morning I took my son and his friend (who has been staying with us for the weekend) to the high school for football pictures.  They play for the Midget team in our local Pop Warner league.  They had to listen to me lecture all the way there about how the individual pictures are for us moms.  They can frown and look tough in the group shot, but for the individual, I want to see some teeth!  Of course they kept parents away from the photo area (afraid we will snap our own shots and not buy theirs I guess) so who knows what I will end up with.
We came home to freshly made french toast, courtesy of Amy.  What a sweet girl she is.  She actually has been loving having a second little brother around.  He keeps her brother entertained so he hasn't been in her space so much.  Plus, Jayden (Will's friend) is so well behaved, he is a pleasure for me to have around.
But I guess the big news today is that Amy and I went to test drive (and buy) a car for her.  It is the same age she is.  Funny since my first car was my age too.  A big shout out goes to our football team equipment manager, who is the general manager at a local dealership.  He found the car for us and gave us a great deal.  Sometimes I guess it really isn't "what" you know, but "who" you know.  Thanks Mr. Rutledge!  Amy is a happy girl.  School starts on Wednesday, so she is super happy to drive her own car, instead of Dad's old pick-up.  I don't blame her, I always feel like Miss Fanny (from the movie Robots) when I drive his truck.
With the rest of the day ahead of me and all my chores done, I think I foresee a nap in my future.  Have a peaceful Sunday everyone.