Happy Birthday To Me

This past week was my thirty-upper-something birthday and these days it usually passes by rather quietly. But this year, Helen decided I must have a party so she made...coerced...cajoled... a couple of my friends into getting cake and balloons. She was very excited and it was very cute. Then the party was followed by some kid-free shopping with said friends and a fancy French dinner (their treat)! What good friends I have and what a great daughter.

Surprise!

The excited hostess (and yes, she has on three different pink patterns...)

More than enough candles but never too much chocolate!

Hmmm...Chocolate, my favorite.