Gildavid Moments

     My birthday this year was different in that it was celebrated in 3 states. Isn’t that amazing!!

     First, there was the joint (Tatay’s, mine, Joe and Steve) party at my father-in-law’s yard attended by about 50 people. We had tents, music and the most unique birthday cake made by my sister in law Leslie. I got my first batch of gifts.

     Then, there was another joint (mine and Triz) party in Michigan with my friend Lanie hosting. Click here http://geri.tabulas.com/ and here http://mgcr168.bravejournal.com/ for more details.

     Next, I had birthday lunch in Chicago with Judy, Geri and little Evan.

     Last, David made a birthday-welcome table when I came back to Ohio.

     David did not join me on the trip to Chicago and Michigan because it was a get together with my Filipino friends and he would not enjoy listening to us chattering in a language that does not understand.

     When I told him about the get together, my most considerate husband bought me a ticket online and gave me his full support. He made sure that my travel plans were in order from my departure to my arrival and everything in between. 

     When I flew back, he welcomed me at the airport and told me that I had a birthday table waiting for me at home. I was pleasantly surprised because I did not expect him to bother with another birthday treat. I had assumed that my trip was his birthday present for me.

     When we got home, I saw my birthday table complete with a birthday card, a lovely plant in a Buckeye planter shaped like a football (OSU football season starts this Saturday), a cake and two wrapped presents.

     David sang (yes, he really did!) "Happy Birthday" while we hugged each other. It felt so good to be home and to be with him again. Really, it does not get any better than this man.

     I was overjoyed to see a Japanese teapot (actually saki set) when I unwrapped his present. He knew that I had been wanting to get one for our "Welcome Lady" in the foyer. He had been non commital when, earlier, I was admiring the teapot display at the Asian store. Now, our Welcome Lady has a beautiful teapot with which to greet anyone who enters our home.

      The other present was a fragrant candle from Aunt Peg and Bob.

      David asked if I wanted to go out for dinner, but I was tired  from the trip so we decided to have dinner at home instead. Since it was the first day of the U.S. Open, we watched the evening match while enjoying my birthday  cake and ice cream.

     The following day, we went to lunch at Mongolian Barbecue (it was time to eat healthy again after having indugled in the last few days with not too healthy eating).

     Thus ended my long long birthday celebration for this year. I am so grateful for having celebrated it with my new family and friends, and most specially with David, whose love is my most precious birthday present.