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Thirty five is okay, what's the big deal. I didn't have a mid life crisis over it and I certainly don't mind getting a little older...now if only we could stop it at this point. My birthday was perfect for me. Dejan really surprised me with his "romantic" side (I put that in quotes so you don't get your hopes up for some sappy story). He simply came home from work early, had multiple conversations with me, opened a bottle of wine, made dinner, played with Ava (even gave her a bath without me around), and surprised me with an amazingly cool ring. I later applied my miracle wrinkle cream, put on my jammie's, and watched LOST. I happen to love celebrating birthday's and think everyone should be treated special on their day. That day was special to me and I wish I could push a repeat button. Some may think this sounds boring and lame, but to me it was perfect. When 40 roles around, I'll invite you all to my ginormous party!

Ava was full of hugs on my birthday and I was finally able to capture one special moment with my family. It makes me smile every time I see it. Those hugs are free hugs...you know, the ones you don't tell her to give you.