Well, it was a big one this year for me. My age now starts with the same number as this post title, but I’m happy to say I don’t feel a day older and it hasn’t psychologically messed me up yet. 
We attended church in the morning, then ate out at Mongolian BBQ for lunch. Yummy, but I ate way too much. I opened some very nice gifts at home, then the kids were itching to shoot off some of their fireworks. We had American BBQ (just hotdogs) as a light supper before shooting off some more fireworks and then heading out to watch the city show. Then after the city show we came home for more of our own fireworks since it was now dark. The kids didn’t get to bed until 11:30, which is unheard of at our house.
We had a great day and I felt very loved. It is very special to be surrounded by family. I always especially miss my “twin” on my birthday when we’re not together. Jennifer is two years older, but we have the same special birthday. Japan is so very far away, but Skype and the phone helped bring us together for a bit. Hopefully we’ll be together next year to celebrate here. I love and miss you, Jennifer!
The kids had anticipated shopping at the fireworks tent for days.
Benjamin's special craft for my birthday
Opening gifts
Ami adored Uncle Jeremy
One of my pyromaniacs
Enjoying the "show"
They loved shooting the fireworks
She said this was a "Chinese pose"
More "Chinese posing" with sparklers
Another pyromaniac
And one more pyromaniac
On the way home from the city show
Mom, Dad and I saw Jeremy off at 5am this morning then we all went back to bed. Thanks again for coming, Jeremy! Love you!
Happy Birthday, dear friend:-)
Thanks for the updates!!
Also, Abby says she loves Ami’s dress . . . “it’s a very beautiful dress”