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December 18, 2008
My Favorite Birthday Card
Reflecting back on the first day of my 35th year, two moments stand out as particularly wonderful. The first happened not long after I got up and dressed for my day at the office. Robbi presented me with a warm bowl of macaroni and cheese made as a birthday breakfast by my pal Christian, at whose home we spent last night.
There is no better way to kickstart one's birthday. I blew out the candle. And went to work.
The second moment happened not an hour ago, when I opened my email and found this photo attached to a birthday message from my sister Lindsay.
My nephew Orin in his birthday suit.
At the risk of stepping away from the birthday theme for a moment, I'll share a few pictures from last night. Here are Christian and me with our babies in front of the Christmas tree.
And here are Alden and Iris sharing the limitless pleasure of the Exersaucer.
A friendship is brewing, I think.
A third moment of this day that bears mention is my extraordinary gift from Bob and Seiko: The Amazing Nose Whistle. It is, as the name suggests, a musical instrument powered by air expelled from one's nose. I was incredulous at first, but after a few extravagant failures to make the thing work, I was, in a few minutes time, able to toot out the tune of Oh Susana (no thanks to the sheet music provided in the box). When time permits, I will post photos of The Amazing Nose Whistle in action.
But for now I am off to celebrate the waning moments of this birthday by going to sleep.
Posted by bogenamp at December 18, 2008 08:21 PM