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April 27, 2008 – 10:00 pmIs it cheesy and childish and materialistic to list what you got for birthday gifts? Probably. But I was so openly showered with love this year that I don’t want to stay quiet about it. I am overwhelmed at how amazingly caring and thoughtful my friends are. But it’s better to show than just tell . . .
From Sarah and Vanessa, a Spa basket filled with pampering goodness, not to mention fabulous royal purple towels and the softest lavender blanket. Some Burt’s Bee’s stuff, some Dove chocolates and Jelly Belly’s. These girls KNOW me.
From my parent’s, some new Croc’s. I already have a Mary Jane pair, but found these today and they look so cute and slender on. Working in a salon will mean being on my feet all day and unlike doctors who can wear sneakers, I will have to look cute and stylish. I definitely think these fit that bill.
Being married has awakened my baking gene and in recent months, I have found many wonderful recipes. Cupcakes are a new fascination and my parents also got me this double decker cupcake carrier. Also, Mom found these cupcake on the go cases, that hold one cupcake, you know, for like lunches.
My brother got me another Nalgene bottle, (because my husband steals mine) and I am addicted to them. Cancer-schmancer.
Also from my parents - jeans of encouragement. Jeans in the next size down . . . Mom and I both hope to be down another twenty by the family reunion and these will definitely help me stay focused.
From my friends Heather and Mark, tulips and hyacinth, which meals soooo good. I wish I had a garden of them.
From Jessica, a memo/mouse pad. I love anything stationery-ish.
From my parents, Coach sunglasses, which Mom and I went and picked out today. They are so wonderful. I love them already . . .
From Miss Nicolle, a mini rose bush. Hopefully, my black thumb won’t kill it, though Nicolle says I can blame her if I do . . .
From my husband, a white gold diamond ring for my right hand.
And last, but not least - Kate and Aja, along with my parents, are all contributing money for my shears. I am not sure when I will be purchasing them, but I am tucking the money away until it’s time to get them.
I wouldn’t say it was the BEST birthday, but it was definitely up there in the top three. I want to thank all of my friends and loved ones from coming out and helping me celebrate. I have the best people in my life.
So now the wash week is over and it is back to being focused on the workouts and the point counting. I have new jeans to get into!
