This year, I thought my birthday and anniversary would suck and my anniversary kind of did. Even if you take the position that our wedding anniversary isn't reflective of how long we've been together it still doesn't feel right when your husband is (allegedly) working his butt off in Vegas and you're at home Alone. 

My cousin (a loose description of our relationship) was staying with me on her way to Iowa, the Pinnedo's stayed with me on their way to Disney World (they didn't know it was my birthday and I didn't tell them and they left very early morning anyway). It made me feel very old/boring to have guests over but not have any plans for my birthday. 

Aditi and Akshaya (my cousin) were sitting on the sofa when Akshaya called out, Hey Beks there's a surprise for you at the front door! I opened the door to Betty, Jini, baby Shaun, a german chocolate cake, a breakfast of bagels and the biggest cupcake balloon :)

I don't know what I'm doing with my face, probably trying to smile as I eat cake but this was the first time I'd ever had a surprise party and I cannot tell you how it made my year. This year is going to be good. I can tell.