And it was really neat! It felt a little strange, though. Technically, I guess this isn't my first birthday present because Big Tex left me a dozen roses on my car the first year we met, on the eve of my birthday (with a note that read "to my favorite middle-aged pioneer" - I married him anyway). But to have my birthday acknowledged by my friends at work was pretty cool, and my children each bought me a birthday card, and they were really excited about doing it. I've explained to my friends how hard this is for me, and they are being really sweet. My first birthday present is a beautiful, soft teddy bear, and my kids and dogs are NOT getting it! I'm 47, by the way. Took me long enough, didn't it?
Nina