a surprise party that wasn't a surprise anymore

i can't remember that i had a huge party celebrating my birthday. it's always a simple one with family.

when july month came in, my friends kept on bugging me about my birthday plan. seriously,  i had hectic schedule at work, too many things on my plate and i was so  pressured.  i had no time or energy how will i celebrate my birthday this year. so i just decided to have a dinner with my husband after church.

but two days before my birthday, i've got an sms from my best friend telling me that there will be a dinner at home on wednesday ( which is my birthday itself). i am wondering cause i didn't plan anything at all.  then i asked her why and who said.. after a few seconds, my phone rang and i've heard from the other line that she was laughing and apologizing as it was supposed a surprise party.

apparently, the supposed surprise party wasn't a surprise anymore. and i thought i would experience the traditional one where the lights are off, there's balloon, people gather...

though it didn't turned that way, i am still grateful and truly touched that my friends took time out of their busy and tiring schedules to prepare and cook foods for my birthday. it was an amazing night knowing that i have these people who truly care and love me. - it makes me feel like so wonderful .

i've got 3 cakes actually but i forgot to capture a photo of the cheesecake from Ning. Tiramisu was from my hubby and the mango once was from my cousins.

Thank's again guys! I do appreciate your effort and time. You don't know who much you made me feel so special. God bless US all :)

let me end this by thanking God for giving me another year of life. for the continuous blessings that He's been showering me and my family, for blessing me the important people in my life, for all the opportunities, trials that made me strong and closer to Him and for all the guidance. praying that He will continue to bless me and my family a long, happy and healthy life together in Jesus name. Amen.

iloveyouLord! happy birthday again to me!!!