Happy Birthday to Me

Happy birthday to me!  After work today, I had a meeting at church, so our family actually celebrated last night.  When I came home from work, the girls jumped out and yelled "surprise!"  Not only was it a clean house (thank you Liz!), but they had decorated the windows, fireplace mantel and kitchen table with birthday items; this was definitely a fun surprise!  I also got to open a few presents which was fun.  The girls had each made me a card and a craft project.  It may sound silly, but I always love the little projects they make for me.  Liz had also taken them shopping where they picked a present.  Mia picked up a bag of Jelly Beans (and then immediately asked for some after I unwrapped them!), and Lily picked out a package of cute stamps that you put on toast.  We love toast, so that will be fun; one says "I love you" and one has "smile!"  Liz also gave me a gift certificate for a pedicure which will be used within a day or two of the end of tax season, yea!  Ryan gave me a 3D video of a Kenny Chesney concert; he is one of my favorite performers, so I cannot wait to see this.  Also, we are going to a silent auction to benefit Lily's school next week, and I have my eye on a couple of items, so part of my present will be to bid on those.  I'll be honest, it's always fun to get birthday presents!

After this celebration, we went to Figo for dinner.  This is one of our favorite restaurants, and once again, it was wonderful.  Love that place.  After dinner, we returned home to have strawberry petit fors for dessert. Delicious is an understatement.  What a fun celebration!

Today, Mom brought our favorite Chinese take-out up to the office for lunch which was a fun treat.  She and Dad also gave me a beautiful new purse as a gift; thank you!  We enjoyed petit fors from McEntyres for dessert that the office staff bought.  Are you seeing a pattern in what I like to eat?  I can't hide it!  After work, I headed up to church for my meeting, and I was surprised by cupcakes and singing there.  When I got home this evening, I was greeted by a beautiful bouquet of tulips from David and Jan; they are already beautiful as bulbs, but I can't wait to see how gorgeous they will be when they open up in another day or two.  The day was also fun as I received many phone calls, text messages and Facebook notes from family and friends.  Thanks to everyone who reached and said happy birthday!  This was a wonderful birthday.  I look forward to what the next year holds in store for me!