ANDI!!! If I hadn't clicked on this thread out of curiosity, I'd have never known it was your birthday!!
It sounds like you were nicely spoiled, and I'm pretty sure Lily and Quincy were on their best behavior! Well...I'm at least pretty sure Lilly-dog was! ;)
Crochetlady, how fortunate that your BIL's surgery was successful. My hubby's had that done twice, then had his heart-valve replaced with a mechanical one and that was years ago, and he's in top shape, golfs every day in the summer (walks for exercise)...all the best to your BIL, Hon! Btw: there's a gal in the TeaRoom asking for crochet help...I'm of no help whatsoever, but I'm sure you'll be able to give her some advice...:)