i just purchased my birthday gift and am very much looking forward to it.  this was the conversation with hubby earlier this week: 

me:   i know what you’re getting me for my birthday!
he:   are we doing birthdays this year?
me:   yes, and you’re getting me a fabulous present so thank you very much! 
he:   do i get to know what i’m getting you?
me:   you’re getting me tickets to a cirque show!!!  i love you!

i’m excited.  we’ve been to la nouba three times and it’s a little different each time and always excellent entertainment.  i haven’t gotten to see any other cirque shows so when i heard one of their broadway series was coming to our little town, i could barely contain myself. 

*while i’m doling out birthday love, i should also wish a very HAPPY one-day-late BIRTHDAY to my BRUDDER whom i love very much.  i already called and assaulted his ears.