I've said it before, I'll likely say it again, Shane is one of the most generous people I know. He practically showered me with gifts this evening, rather nice dessert plates, chocolate in 4 different forms (and large quantities), and coffee.

Lara found this really elegant card with a Mary Lou Retton quote on it and stuffed it with a gift card.

Just nuts these people, who ever heard of celebrating a birthday? It's supposed to be a day of mourning and wailing and gnashing of teeth, not chocolate and smiles and fruit flans!