Laura's Birthday

Laura's birthday was Friday but Mike, Blackie and I did not see her until Saturday.  I do not think she missed us though.  She attended a Harry Potter Trivia Night on Friday with nine or her friends and one sister, Suzanne.

Laura was really pleased to have Suzanne come share her birthday with her but she was even more pleased that Suzanne's visit coincided with a Harry Potter Trivia Night since Suzanne is great at all things Harry Potter.  The team came in fifth out of forty-three so it was good that Suzanne came.

Laura and her Harry Potter Trivia team dressed up as the Weasley family.  

Mike and I caught up with the two girls Saturday morning.  Suzanne was only going to be in town for the weekend so Mike decided that we should bring some of the dogs to her as she would not be able to make it to the pond to see them.  We squeezed Frankie, Blackie and Gracie into my car but had to draw the line at Buddy, the Golden Retriever.  Mabel already had plans for the day (she was at doggie day care with Grandpa and Grandma) so we did not bring her either.

Suzanne and Laura, with photo shy Blackie and Frankie

We dropped off the dogs at Laura's apartment and picked up our two girls and Michelle and Taylor.  Michelle and Taylor were former college roommates of Laura's.  Taylor now lives and works in St. Louis and Michelle had come to visit for the weekend.  Mike and I enjoyed catching up on what was going on with all the girls.  We took them to brunch and then wandered through the mall.

While Suzanne was visiting us Heath had gone camping and taken their dog Finn along.  Cell phone reception was a bit spotty so Suzanne was concerned about how they were doing.  One of her concerns was that Finn would run off because he loves to run and play but is not known for returning when called.  

Apparently, the trip went fine because Heath and Finn returned home safely.  Here is a picture of Finn enjoying himself camping.  I do not think Suzanne every really had anything to worry about.  He looks pretty relaxed to me.  

Anyway, I cannot speak for Laura but Mike and I and the three dogs really enjoyed her birthday weekend.  It was really great to have Suzanne come visit too.