the day after

Usually after such an event the next day is a let down. Well that couldn't be further from the truth. I woke up this morning feeling utterly loved and grateful for life and for all of you in it. Have I said that too often lately?...I think not!

I loved having the chance to sit down and open the gifts that many of you sent me by mail. Thank you to Robyn, Crystalyn, Rebecca, Melanie, Kelly, Lisa, Mindy, Tasha, Anna, Liz, Anne Natasha, Victoria, and Jenny for your beautiful cards, words, and gifts that meant so much to me. I was brought to tears as I opened and read each one and realized I have been blessed with such amazing women in my life. Women that inspire me daily.

I cannot forget to thank...my parents for calling while out of town and singing me a happy bday. I look forward to it every year and loved how this year you harmonized with your friends. Oh and thanks for the money it came in handy while shopping on Saturday. My sister and her family for calling & singing to me. My brother, Chris and Amy for calling...sorry I was sleeping & for your gift. Esther for calling. Lori for coming to hang out with me on Friday and the ecard. Robyn and Jill for both calling me. Tom & Kathy for the card and $. Grandma Dot for the birthday wishes.

I couldn't end this post without sharing one story from my birthday. Before I get into the story I should tell you I joke about Mac stuff all the time with Adam. While they are cool looking computers my research, which I have done a lot of, says pc & macs are no different, but still my heart yearns for them. How could I not they are so design conscious. I'm a sensible girl and while it would be awesome to own one I would rather spend the extra money on photography. So while at dinner with Adam Saturday night he leaned over and said, "I brought a gift for you to open, but left it in the car." I replied with a sly eager smile on my face, "Does my gift by chance have an small apple on it?". Adam started getting up saying he must go get the gift he wanted me to open it now. I encouraged him to stay since it would have taken him about 10 minutes, no joke, to get it. After our delicious dinner we visiting a few shops, ironically the apple store and Zgallery where we bought 2 chairs then headed to the car where he gave me the small beautifully wrapped package to open. I wanted to wait, but couldn't any longer so finally opened it while leaving downtown. I was shocked to find this inside. It was in fact something I wanted and talked about since Christmas, but never dreamed of getting mainly because it's not very sensible to a girl who already owns an ipod. :) It was perfect. Plus it was itty bitty with a small apple on the side. Who wouldn't love that?