Thanks...

This past weekend was my 34th birthday! Even with a lot going on in everyone's lives, all of the important people in my life remembered, called, sent cards and gifts! That was so nice of everyone. I now have gift cards & mad $ to do some shopping for myself - hopefully SOON - due to my parents, Jeff's parents, his sister and brother-in-law, my brother and sister in law, my Grandma, Aunt Sandy and Uncle Dan! They all know what I like... the ability to go buy stuff for me and for the house! That is so WONDERFUL and THOUGHTFUL of All of you.

Alli was the most excited for my birthday. I think that once you hit a certain age bracket, birthdays become just another day, but Alli SURE made it the best birthday ever. She was so sweet for about a MONTH prior, she had bought a gift for me and was asking everyday if she could just give it to me early. She used her baby sitting money to buy me something extra special. I made her wait which was such agony for her. She decorated the box in such a sweet way.....

inside I found....

earrings AND a bracelet! Thank you, Alli, I love them!

My extra-special hubby also had these flowers delivered from the family (they came in a bunch, but I did my best arranging them in a vase I had)

close ups....I am having fun playing with this camera... not bad, huh?

(it reminded me of your wedding, Cameo)

My wonderful friends remembered me as well. Penny, my birthday buddy (who shares my birthday!) brought a great candle, perfect for Fall. My BFF Jenn got me a digital picture frame that I think is AWESOME, and Cherrie stopped by to drop off these gorgeous flowers (which my arranging skills did not live up to the beauty of these flowers):

Trina sent me the most talented hand-made card... where do you find the time? It was just beautiful and meant so much. Thanks Aunt Cathy, Aunt Diane and Grandma Rohland for the beautiful cards as well! I just love mail!

All of the cards, gifts, emails, calls and blog-wishes made me feel extra-special. I just wanted to say

THANK YOU,