Happy Birthday to Me Part II

I have to show you readers the adorable birthday cakes that Ava made for me.  If you read through the list of My 40 Favorite Things she had requested I write up in honor of turning 40, you will recall that Lady Bugs were #37.  Would you look at how creative Ava is:

Aren’t these the cutest damn things.  Each one was a different flavor with a different cream fillings. 

Also noteworthy for remarkable creativity was my Sister-in-law.  She dedicated herself to trying to fulfill each of the items on the list.  There were gift cards for ice cream and books, a tiny elephant, ball point pens from Disneyland, a note pad from Hawaii, a great key chain and another pen with pictures of my family, and Oreos and Red Vines.  There were many, many things all wrapped in a “Tiffany” box.  She did really well and I giggled with glee as I went through the whole thing.  My absolute favorite item was a small capsule, that when put in water, will grow my very own pirate.  Isn’t that hysterical?  Thank you, Charlotte.

My Aunt, known in these comments as mysticmama, brought me potted pink and white tea roses in honor of The Sea Rose.  Cute, huh?

Isabella was thoughtful enough to get me a bottle of fiber.  God, I love her.

I had a wonderful birthday.  Thank you to all of you – and you know who you are – for making this milestone a memorable one.