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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.

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There is no better way to kickstart one's birthday. I blew out the candle. And went to work.

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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.

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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.

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And here are Alden and Iris sharing the limitless pleasure of the Exersaucer.

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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