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What fun we had planning sweet Shelley's surprise 40th b'day party this week!  Scott gave us the idea and the go ahead and Dana and I went to town dividing things up and making it happen.  Dana made these wonderful scrapbook boards with pics from Shelley's life – they were beautiful (as always) and fun to look at.  And she ordered yummy food from Maggiano's.  I sewed a celebration banner with fabrics that reminded me of Shelley (I've always wanted to make these for a party and this was the perfect excuse).  And made some cupcakes (chocolate ganache) and sugar cookies for dessert.  Marilyn Lloyd brought yummy syrups for mocktails that added such a fun touch (syrup+ice+club soda+whipped cream if desired+a straw = yumminess!).

The best part – Shelley was genuinely surprised!  And it was so fun meeting some of her friends from "that" side of town plus her charismatic and delightful neighbors. 

This friend of ours is so caring and good to the core.  She is thoughtful and conscientous.  She is deliberate and thorough.  She is creative.  She is organized.  She is wonderful with children!  She is magical behind the camera!  She is a true and wonderful friend, and I'm so glad our paths crossed thanks to Dana and Matt.  Our lives wouldn't be the same without her.  She makes us reach higher and try harder.  And I love her.

Happy Birthday, Shel!