What an amazing day!
I woke up to find a text message greeting from my brother Bob. Jason posted a birthday wish on Facebook at 3:00 this morning..... and my mom called and sang Happy Birthday to me at 7am.
There was a birthday cake waiting in the bus barn when I got there. (made by Pam Kjonas) My favorite cake recipe.... Lemon Cake. Pam had made me this before and I love it! Even though I haven't eaten sugar since August 3rd, I gave into temptation and had a piece..... and another after my bus route. Mmmmm. (the bus drivers helped me empty the cake pan.)
I met my Bible study group at the local coffee shop, Morning Glory. Sharon had bought us all big caramel rolls and highlander grog coffee. (another Mmmmmm!)
My cousin, John called and wished me Happy Birthday. He forgot my birthday last yr and I rubbed it in numerous times. He made sure to call me this year. (chuckle)
When I walked through the doors of the school I could see could see that the kitchen was decorated with yellow construction ribbons that said "60th B-Day. Warning. Party in Progress." Jodi met me before I entered the kitchen. She dressed me in a tiara, necklace, and a couple pins.... all stating that I was celebrating my 60th birthday. (Quite funny....very embarrassing!)
Lisa had baked me a sugar free cheesecake w/strawberries and a sugar free brownie cake w/ice cream and candles. Debbie gave me a canister with 60 (sugar free) candies in it. (Another Mmmmmmmm!)
Both Jason and Jamie called me to wish me Happy Birthday. All the kids and Dave gave me a check for $400 to cover the price of a new Nexus 10 tablet that comes out in two weeks!!! Wow!!
Jenny. Matt and Bailey came out to the house. I bought a pizza from Express Lane. I shared the last of the birthday cake. I handed out candy to the 40+ kids that rang the doorbell. Most of the them knew that it was my birthday and wished me Happy Birthday.
I also got a present from Linda which really shocked me. We have been out of touch for months. What a nice surprise! I also got many other Birthday cards, emails and over 70 people wrote on my timeline on Facebook.
What a day! Awesome! (pictures to come)
