I got up this morning on the first anniversary of my 35th birthday (I am not going to count past 35 ).
My wonderful husband, my son and my daughter presented me with a huge emerald and diamond ring!
I was so stunned that I just couldn't react! I really felt I didn't deserve it, and I'm still dealing with that issue.

My sister and bil sent me a gorgeous carved amethyst and freshwater pearl necklace, which I opened this morning.

The best present though is from my son who is doing his best to be such a good little boy!

All in all a really nice morning - so why do I feel like crying?

Ame

By Heaventree on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 10:36 am:

Happy Birthday.

To answer your question, because you're grateful.

By Kate on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 10:44 am:

Happy Birthday.

I LOVE your comment about it being the first anniversary of your 35th birthday!! I'm going to use that. Very witty!

By Karen~moderator on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 10:49 am:

Happy Birthday! I'd LOVE to see a pic of that ring!!!

By Trina~moderator on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 11:33 am:

By Alberobello on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 11:39 am:

Tanti auguri di buon compleanno, bellisima!!!

By Rayanne on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 11:40 am:

Happy Birthday sweetie.
I would love to see pics. of the ring too.

By Tink on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 12:00 pm:

Happy Birthday! I hope the rest of the day is as wonderful as this morning has been.

By Amecmom on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 01:35 pm:

Thanks everyone - Grazie, Maria -

The ring is on the photo board. WOW it's hard to take a good pic of a ring.
Ame

By Kernkate on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 02:12 pm:

Ame, what a Great Birthday you are having!!
Your ring is gorgeous And you so well deserve it!

By Karen~moderator on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 02:52 pm:

Gorgeous ring!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Reds9298 on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 03:12 pm:

Happy birthday!! That's a wonderful gift and a wonderful surprise!

By Happynerdmom on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 03:35 pm:

Happy Birthday, Ame!

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 08:11 pm:

What a great surprise! Happy Birthday!

By Conni on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 08:35 pm:

Awesome! Happy Birthday!!

By Insaneusmcwife on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 07:40 am:

Happy Birthday Ame!