Monday afternoon I didn't have any obligations after work, and I desperately needed a haircut. I asked Rosa if she would take me to her salon. I figured she would drop me off, and I would take a taxi home. Little did I know that she was going to stay with me and pay for my manicure, pedicure, and haircut. I felt like I was in a movie. I was getting read for some fancy ball. I just need to find my prince. :)
Tuesday morning we pulled up to the Reyes' house, and I walked in. I found my boys and Rosa in the classroom with a cake and a giant candle! They had decorate the whole place with balloons and tissue paper flowers. They sang me happy birthday. It was SO SWEET of them. And I was so surprised. Little did I know that the day would be full of surprises.
After teaching the boys, and eating cake for lunch, I headed over to Amalie's house to teach her. Amalie and I share a birthday, so I brought cookies for us. She opened her present and we played with some play doh that afternoon. She learned how to say 'happy birthday' in English.
I got home from teaching Amalie to find Joanna and Amanda busy making dinner. I had no idea what they were making. They told me to go in my room and not come out until they told me to. Amanda had e-mailed my mom asking about my favorite foods. My mom sent her the recipe, and they made one of my favorite meals. It was like having a piece of home with me here. The garlic bread was also super yummy and led to lots of laughter and jokes about not kissing any boys that evening.
After dinner they told me to put on my shoes. Then, I was blindfolded. What an experience. I had no idea where they were taking me or what was going on. I thought we were going to stay at the apartment all night and make Valentines cards for the girls at the girls home.
Joanna did a lovely job blindfolding me... Amanda looked over at me while she was driving and started laughing. We needed to capture the moment. I have never actually been blind folded before, or at least in a long time.
We finally arrived to our destination and I got to take off the blind fold. A bunch of friends surprised me at Sweet Frog! Amanda has planned it all. It was fun to spend time with people. Ruthi made me this cute cookie, Michelle got me the best smelling body spray, and Amanda put together this notebook. She went around and had everyone sign and write notes to me in it. That's when the tears came. She remembered that I had said I love notes from people. It was the most special gift.
I could not have possibly asked for a better birthday. I felt so very loved. What a special day to remember.
Con mucho amor.
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