Yes, today was my birthday.† Kei was much more excited than I was.

She started the day by singing and dancing a “Birthday Song and Dance Routine” that she has been practicing for days.† Then she wanted me to open my gifts.† It was the sweetest card and 2 candles and a TOE RING!† I had a toe ring I wore for 15 years and I lost it and was so upset.† She knew how much I wanted one so she found me a really cool silver toe ring.† Then my daddy came over with my birthday card.† This was my first birthday without Mom so it was a sad morning for me.

My great boss got me a yummy gift from Omaha Steaks which included the chocolate cake below.† Kei was in heaven!

Then we went to Esther’s for a play day.† The kids had a blast.† They played for awhile in Esther’s new camper!† I loved it in there.† I wanted to punt out the kids and lay on the bed and read.

Us moms [and Bobby] sat around the table and laughed and talked!† I love my HS moms! [and Bobby ;)]† They got me a birthday cake and I had to pretend that I was blowing out the candles.† It was too funny!

Before we left we had to take the usual kids picture.

Then I got to see my brother and sister in law and Seth and Katherine.

All in all, a lovely birthday.

Hugs,

K