Things don't always go the way you planned

I apparently had high aspirations of what
I was going to get accomplished on Tuesday:)
See, yesterday was my birthday
& I pretty much exhausted the entire day away from home!!
I spent the first 1/2 of the day helping in Ashlyn's classroom.
She truly enjoys having me there,
though I'm usually doing "busy work" for the teacher
& not helping her with school work.
I then headed downtown for other things
& ended up having a beautiful lunch w/my mil.
I'm truly blessed to have the most wonderful mil
a girl could ask for!!
Then it was home to help with homework,
then dinner with my parents, which was also fabulous.
Minus me having to stand on a chair,
while they sounded a gong to get EVERYONE'S attention
in the restaurant (Japanese hibachi restaurant),
while they sang Happy Birthday to me!!
If you know me,
this was extremely devastating.
Being the center of attention is something I don't do
& if I have to, I don't do it well.
The night ended with a beautiful cake
the girls & William made for me..........
right down the decorations*heheh*

It was a wonderful day overall,
& I was exhausted by nights end.
Here's a layout I did over the weekend.
It's using a So Sketchy - December sketch.
I have to tell you about the lace border...........
some of you might remember Paper Pizazz?
Are they even still around?
Anyway, I had an 8.5x11 book of patterned paper by them
& included was this strip of lace.
I'm fairly certain I've had this lace trim
for approximately 8-10 years?
So good to finally use it:)

And, as promised,
I revamped my 2 Sketches 4 U card,
using a sketch for their Spring design team search.
If you didn't see the original,
go here for a good laugh.
Much, much better!!
Wouldn't you agree:)

And that, my friends,
is all I have for today.
I hope yours has been as blessed as mine!!