Happy Birthday to ME!!!

OK, for starters, you need to know that it was not just any birthday this year - I turned 40!  So, it was somewhat significant as birthdays go.  At least, I guess my friends thought so!  They decided that just going to a girl's lunch or having me over for dinner was not enough - not this year.  Nope, they felt that a surprise party was in order for the day.

Imagine being invited to a friend's house for dinner, on the presumption that they are keeping you from making dinner for yourself for your birthday.    Just your family and theirs.  You arrive, ring the doorbell and are greeted with SURPRISE!!!!!!!  From about 40 people.  I don't have that happen to me, EVER and it quite literally about scared me to death!

After recovering from the initial shock, reality hit me and I immediately felt so loved by these special people who took the time to recognize my day for me.  I never saw shock two coming as I was taking everything in.  As I turned to hug another friend, I realized that not only were many of my special friends from here at the party, but my very dear friend Kimi and her family were down from Alabama earlier than I expected and they were there too!  Could the day be any more special???

Well, they sure did their best to make sure that all of my favorites were covered - favorite people, favorite foods, favorite drinks, favorite activities represented with cards, notes, etc.  I was so overwhelmed with thankfulness for the blessing of true friends who I love dearly.

My lovely daughter Holly posted all of the pictures Here, so be sure to hop over and check them out. 

I have to say that 40 looks pretty good from here!  I think that it may just be the new 20. Or $29.95 + tax.  Or 30 with 10 years experience.  No matter what, I think it will be the best year yet!