this is what birthdays are made of:)

messages from friends
hugs
surprise breakfast on my desk in the morning
balloons
smiles
laughter
more hugs
cards
kind words
driving around with students
laughter
more messages from friends
picking up students for dinner
dinner with students and teachers
laughter
pictures
smiles

oh yes, and how could I forget? my birthday outift, courtesy mom and dad (or is it just dad?)
I received a package in the mail a couple weeks ago with these tops and I realized I also wore pants and shoes my dad found at thrift stores. 🙂 love my dad.

AND. I cut my hair last night (students finished off the back today after school! I think it looks alright:)

what a happy happy day!