birthday bash!

After a horridly long day at work (elementary seminar day), I was greeted at home by wonderful friends who were ready to throw me a fantastic birthday bash!

We went to this beautiful Italian restaurant near my apartment and had a delicious dinner. After dinner I also got this BEAUTIFUL cake as everyone sang "Happy Birthday."


yummy...


blowing out the candles...


Naomi's artistic photo of the cake...


Everyone...


take two...


cute mini-fan present from Ruu and Futoshi...


and Naomi provided the musical entertainment...


and my going away present for Naomi (I'll miss you!)...