Is it Friday, yet?

Hey All!
Sorry it's been so long since posting! Everyone here has been sick and we've been running to the doctors so much! Last week, I was at the girl's pediatrician 4 times! That makes up for Mike who's been sick and won't go to the doctor. (stubborn as a mule!) I've been dodging all sorts of sicknesses since being in Buffalo a month ago and I hope to keep my immune system fighting strong!! Just don't sneeze, cough, or breathe heavily in my direction or I may lose control! (it's the germ freak in me.)
As for Grandma's birthday, we won't be able to stay much longer than the weekend itself. I'd like to drive out Friday night, but I'm not sure if we can. We definitely have to drive back Sunday by lunchtime since we can't have Mia missing any more school when she isn't sick. She was out all last week with bronchitis and I got a note from the school because she's already been out 14 days this year. Can you believe it?!? The stinkin' school sends me a note for her absences and she's only in Kindergarten! Do they think she's hanging out at her friend's house after I drop her off? Maybe they think she goes shopping with her little Kindergarten friends instead of going to class. Geeze, it's been a rough year with illnesses. They can eat their stinkin' letter!! Anyway, we will be there for sure Saturday night. That works best for us. My mom would like to make the trip with us, too. I talked to Tricia and she's trying to work things out with all her jobs. She's juggling full-time during the week plus a few classes and using her weekends to catch up on correct papers. I talked to her last night for the first time in 2 weeks!
Okay, so what is in mind for Grandma's birthday? Does she know everyone will be in town? Is it only the cousins or will most Aunts and Uncles be around to join in? Does she have a favorite restaurant? or a special place that she would enjoy all of us sharing? If anything needs to be planned, I can help.

Susan: I will bring the wedding purse and remember to show it to you this time :o)
How's Lauren this week?
Sarah & Mark: I can't wait to see Gma's appartment! That's awesome!
Kristy: I totally could've used a trip to Ted's tonight! Not only am I hungry, but the girls drove me nuts tonight. All the damn meds they've been on have them strung out. I'll take a foot-long & some onion rings :o)
Bernadette: I guess we will miss you this trip. Have to see you next time. Oh, still trying to find that book I emailed about. I don't think anyone believes me since it's no where to be heard of :o)
Olivia: A commercial for Dead Poet's Society came on about a week ago. Ever since I saw it in the movies back in the '80's, I've LOVED it. I'll always remember "Captain, my Captain." Great, great movie.
Well, Mike just called and is on his way home. I had an appointment tonight so he came home after work and made dinner with the girls. He had a job to do and had to leave after he ate. I'm SO glad tomorrow is Friday!!! It's been crazy-hectic here!!
Love you all...Can't wait to see everyone!
love~jenn