Mr. Velve...

Mr. Velvet and I just got back from supper with my three brothers and their families. My birthday is Feb 21, yet it took all of us this long to come together. It's nearly impossible for them with their crazy work schedules and everyday life with kids and all. So, we went for Chinese food at this spectacular little restaurant called the Mandarin. The lemon chicken is the best on earth I am sure. We had a good variety from hot and sour soup, wonton soup, Chinese vegetables, rice and noodle dishes, shrimp and mussels, and I can't remember it all. Superb!Got some lovely prezzies, too. A tasteful and elegant amethyst stone on a chain. A gift certificate for a full body massage and facial at a spa. A Rolling Stones CD, and a bottle of wine. They really are sweethearts, my brothers. I'm happy and grateful just to have spent some time with them. Although, I am thrilled with their thoughtful gifts, I didn't expect them or need them, but I do need my brothers in my life. They are simply wonderful human beings.And I'm not letting them read this or it will go to their heads. heheI'm feeling quite pleased with myself right now. ;)