So what's with the birthday background you may ask. Well, as of January 9th I am now 33 years old. My wonderful husband sent me to a local day spa and I returned home to a surprise party (pictures to come). If I have not said it lately, I sure am lucky to have such a loving and thoughtful husband. Thank all of you for coming.

More reasons for the birthday theme are my sister Kat's birthday tomorrow (1/20) and my mother and her twin sister Irene (1/22). Not to forget Matt Vann (1/3) and John Ziemski (1/5). Hope I did not leave anyone out.