I have so much I'd like to say about my birthday that I fear I'll become tedious and dull. Bear with me if I do and just skim.

As I mentioned earlier, my birthday started late, as we all slept in.  TGD (who is my husband, for those who might not know) and the children had a table full of presents for me.  First, TGD pampered me with travel books on England, symphony tickets (Broadway and Shakespearian Tribute), and a wonderful, wonderful map of England. When he gave it to me, I just sat on the floor for a long while and looked at all the towns and where they were.  Here I am with my map.

  

From the kids, I got a box of Dots (mmmm!), a vanilla candle, some leftover Halloween candy, and a bookmark that Libby cross-stitched for me.  Here it is, designed by her.

After the Thanksgiving festivities,  we went to my mom's where I opened my birthday gifts from her. It was a bonanza year, as she won a quilt-lover's gift basket and gave me all the goodies: a zippered quilting bag, a mug, a box of recipes and quilt square patterns, a double wedding ring template set, and a rotary cutter.  She also gave me a nice blazer and slacks that I had eyeballed and a funny hanging ornament-like thing which reads, "She has become too fond of books and has addled her brain  ~Louisa May Alcott."  But, the thing she got me which will make you turn pea-green with jealousy and will cause you to break one of the commandments in envy and coveting is this:  

 

A Jane Austen Action figure!

Yes, indeed, I am now the proud owner of Action Jane, complete with writing desk, copy of Pride and Prejudice, and a supposed-to-be-removable-but-must-not-be-since-I-broke-it quill pen.  

The birthday fun still was not over as more presents awaited me on Friday when we traveled to the Green's.  Ruth's birthday is 11/22 so we exchanged presents. Or, perhaps I should more correctly say that we exchanged identical Warm Vanilla Sugar bubble baths!  Great minds think alike, and we both like to soak in the tub and read.  

David's game and our weekend of travel still remain to be reported, and I haven't forgotten the Great Pride and Prejudice Read-a-Thon. I'll have details on that soon, Lord willing! (at www.xanga.com/teacherperson)

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Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom

Did you tell me when it was and then I missed it? Or is it someplace obvious, like on your profile?

Sounds like you had a great day, or couple of days! Many happy returns!! (says Pooh)

Curry is awesome!! And you can get it mild--then it is very savoury rather than spicey. My husband makes a great curry! The kids love it, and it is not hot.

Blessings,
Karen

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Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom

Because it is right after Christmas? Or because it is in the winter--must not be this one because yours is in November.

We do Birthdays big, and Christmas small (or not at all--we tend to open gifts at New Years--potential can of worms here, I know).

When I was growing up and going to boarding school, my birthday always happened after we were back at school--so my parents always celebrated early. Then I had two birthdays--one at home and one at school.

So--not too unlucky. I've got my list started. Boo's birthday is six days after mine. My Mom's is two days before, and my MIL's is later in the month. We are January rich (or poor, depending on how you look at it. :) )

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Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom

and I'll be 38.

Karen

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Posted by OurLittleSchoolRoom

Would you believe I thought of that and ignored it? I only remember one birthday that seemed to be related to that--and it was a Friday. And I don't consider myself to be superstitious--really!

Have a great day! We are Sonlighting today--only--taking a break from other stuff.
Blessings,
Karen

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