Thursday, September 04, 2008

30 so far

Woke up this morning to a 30 extravaganza. Upon returning to bed after a brief emergency examination of my face in the bathroom mirror, Davey presented me with the most exquisite painting; and so my birthday began with tears of utter joy and amazement.


Then imagine my surprise as I walked into the kitchen and saw the 'little' morning gift Nat and Micah had left for me.


It wouldn't be a birthday with out a crown and a '30 Sucks' lollipop.


They left me a Donut Star apple fritter (best in town) for breakfast which I dutifully split with Davey.


And another painting from Davey with three secret doors cut into it revealed that tonight's birthday surprise is 6:30 reservations at Thai food!!


Beatrice bashfully handed me a DIY birthday card which read "You are my butrflie. Happy Birthday. This is gunt to be the best Birthday. I hope that you will like to. Love Beatrice"


I've received Facebook messages and emails, cards in the mail and kisses. The best birthdays are the ones gifted to you by the people who love you. This one's shaping up to be amazing.

9 comments:

Katie said...

ha looks like fun! Happy Birthday fellow Virgo :o)

ilene. said...

Happy Birthday Shannon! Enjoy your day, your apple fritter, your family and that GORGEOUS painting your husband made. Wow.

Anonymous said...

that painting made me cry. wow.

happy happy my love!

Anonymous said...

Man that kitchen looks awesome, that neighbor girl of yours is pretty stinkin awesome! Happy 30th!

Unknown said...

Ok seriously....Seriously! That picture is awesome. I have been part of every bit of planning for this blessed event and I had no idea he was making you that. Very Sneaky Sir. Hap-Hap-Happy Birfday!

DawnaHartman said...

Wow. Shannon! That painting is beautiful... What were you checking the mirror for?
I'm very proud of those neighbors of yours - decorating your kitchen. :)

And Bea's card is precious...

jennifer said...

Happy birthday Shanifer! Love the painting and you look beautimous!!! Hope you have fun tonight.

karoline said...

i'm so happy to read your birthday was fantastical! :)

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday Shannon. That painting Dave did makes me want to cry. It's amazing hahahaha wow