To The Victor....

I'm not saying I was actually victorious over my birthday blahs this year, but I had help from people I dearly love to give me smiles and make the weekend a nice continuing celebration. So I had a few "spoils" to this victory...like a spring garden in my kitchen:

Jack brought me a beautiful basket full of my favorite spring blooms...tulips, daffodils, and yummy smelling hyathincs..(I hope I spelled that correctly!) They are all opened and looking lovely and brought a hint of what's to (hopefully) arrive in a few months here! The bulbs can be planted in the fall for blooming next year...so thoughtful! He also got me another gift but was hesitant to give it to me.  As long as I don't have to feed or clothe it I said it would be fine! It's a Bissel spot cleaner..he knows how much I love to clean carpets! I really do! This will help with the Eddy and Squeak mishaps! However, it is an appliance of sorts and I think he was nervous about that! No worries! My best friend Donna stopped by on Friday afternoon to bring goodies and gifts. Larry came too and he and Jack gabbed away while I enjoyed admiring my gifts.

She makes the most beautiful wreaths and made this one for my front door! It's so pretty and looks great! Nice way to greet visitors with a fresh spring look!

She also made this clever and so fun necklace.  The medallions have special words that she put on them...like "joy", "God", "friends", and my initials...love it! Gifts made with your hands are so, so special...Thanks Donna! But that wasn't all...nooooo...she stopped by the new cupcake place in Ashland and picked out some scrumptious treats:

Now, I'm not saying I tried every one...well, OK, I tried every one...except the one in the pretty package.  Why? Well, first I'll show you what it was:

It was a cupcake with sprinkles and a candle to put on top.  I had put them in the fridge and my Granddaughter Addy found it.  All little kiddos (and big ones too!) are attracted to sprinkles and candles..and she ate it and declared it yummy! They all were and it was so nice of Donna to bring them. They made the perfect birthday cake!  I also received a new movie and fun homemade cards from my son and his family out west. The cards were adorable and also hilarious...love them! My Mom sent me a lovely necklace and the sweetest card.  She wrote some really touching thoughts in there..I know I'll keep it and treasure it forever.  Thank you all for making my day special.  Oh, Mother Nature also gave me a gift! The snow storm we were expecting did arrive, but the total amount of snow was only a few inches. That was a gift!  Then to top it all off, my Granddaughter Driana stopped by on Saturday and cut my hair! Thanks honey, I love it!

Good hair and smiles all around!