Not the Best Day...

My birthday started out well enough, but the day got worse as it went on... The best part, and the part I have been looking forward to for weeks, was Denise taking me to my favorite Indian food restaurant. My sister Lindsey met us there. Here's a picture of the three of us:

A little later in the day I found out that my $20 oil change needed to turn into $1100 in various repairs for our car. Nothing too big, but lots of not "too bigs" sure does equal one huge sum. Not the birthday present I would have chosen (although I'll admit my car does run and sound much better now).

Denise also made us dinner so I wouldn't have to cook on my birthday. Thanks Denise! And a big thanks to all the people who called or emailed with birthday wishes. Neither of my kids ever stepped up to say happy birthday, so it was a good thing friends and other family came through for me.

And I can't forget to mention the other nice thing...Lee called to wish me a happy birthday at 7:23 a.m. Now that's the extra effort I love!