My birthday is in December, but yesterday I had a family party. It’s wonderful to see everyone and just enjoy the conversations. I prepared by usual spice cupcakes (from a box, no special recipe). I also received some nice presents, such as a lap blanket I can use while writing or reading and an awesome mystery book that presents the evidence and lets you figure out who did it. I got another present, but I’ll save that for this week’s photo of the week.

All in all, it’s been a great birthday. And it’s not over–my coworkers tell me they are going to spring a birthday surprise on me. Sometime.