I thank my God for giving me a sister who loves parties as much as I do. It’s delightful trading off planning fun celebrations and since our birthdays are 6 months apart (and some years) we get to have celebrations throughout the year. This years theme for her was Film Noir and for me it was Gilmore Girls. Last year for her was Mamma Mia! and mine was Disney Princesses. In any case, in any year, despite the number of the sparkler candle on my cake that didn’t seem like it would ever blow out (28!) I am so thankful for the opportunity to celebrate our lives. And I’m thankful to each and everyone of the ladies who came and made my birthday so special.