i'm thankful for ... (birthday edition)

my sweet husband who worked his booty off for the past several weeks (he even got bit by a nasty spider) helping me get the house ready for my party.  i am always amazed at how much of a rock he is.  he works so hard and i couldn't be more thankful for him!

birthday cards -- every year jeff gives me multiple birthday cards that he has collected throughout the year - one is more sentimental, one is funny - actually, all of the others are funny. my friend tita said the other day "jeff is a mutant man and his super power is romance."  it's hilarious, because it's true.

sushi for my birthday

incredibly thoughtful & generous friends who made me feel so special by not only getting me a present, but by taking the time to pick out something that was so "me."  the weirdest part was that it all came together in this sort of parisian theme with lots of coral and blue -- so, so lovely. 

facebook messages -- say what you will about people being too plugged in, but there is nothing like getting birthday wishes from all the people in your life :)

all in all, it was such a great way to welcome 36.  i have a feeling this is going to be a good one!