Happy Birthday, to Me!

This year, my birthday fell on my very first day back at work. I had an enjoyable 12 hour celebration that included building meetings, team meetings & staff development, complete with a lunch catered by the school food service. Then, onto a few hours of open house to top off the fun!! Actually, it really was a good day. We had a lot of work time and I was able to meet 9 of my 15 students and their grown-ups at the open house.

Steve and the kids surprised me with an ice cream cake from Cold Stone for dessert, when I came home. Notice, I didn't have the right numerals for the cake, so I opted for three single candles and the numeral 8 to make 38....ha! Can't quite believe I am 38 years old, though. Two more years left and I will join the "40" club...yikes! It's a good thing I don't FEEL that old. I think having a little one running around keeps us young!!

The kids gave me a Starbuck's gift card and travel mug and Steve gave me the sweetest gift...he had my old rocking chair (from when I was a little girl) repaired and "polished up" so that Emma could use it. It looks so cute and she loves rocking in it!! I love thoughtful things like that! It made my day!!