{"id":814,"date":"2008-07-02T22:55:07","date_gmt":"2008-07-03T02:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=814"},"modified":"2011-10-11T23:23:19","modified_gmt":"2011-10-12T03:23:19","slug":"34-but-still-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2008\/07\/34-but-still-a\/","title":{"rendered":"34, but still a kid at heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dsc02195\"<\/a>So many sweet surprises came my way for my birthday, I couldn’t resist sharing some of my goodies with you.<\/p>\n

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Look at this box!  I squealed with delight when the postman delivered this gem.  Leave to my friend Aly (owner of the lovely boutique, Bloom)<\/a> to transform a shoe box into a magical home for a fantastic collection of birthday goods.\"Dsc02202\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

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After all, what birthday is complete without a crown, lei and pink hippo bubbles?  <\/p>\n

Thank you Aly!  Your are such a sweetheart.\"Dsc02220\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

Web gal extraordinaire, Sara worked her photoshop skills on this super-duper close-up of Gus.  I asked her if she accentuated his nose because it looked so long.  Nope, that schnoz is all his.<\/p>\n

Thanks so much Sara!<\/p>\n

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My dear friend Kim (aka domestic diva) introduced me to the wonderful world of Anya’s Spice Lab<\/a>.  I can’t wait to whip up one of these dessert cheese balls …ummm.<\/p>\n

Thanks a bunch Miss Martha!<\/p>\n

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And Miss Dena (aka gift basket guru) put together an array of delights!  Lucky Gus even got some treats and toys.\"Dsc02227\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

Included in the goodies was this very clever necklace that you can switch out designs as you please. (They stay in place via a magnet!) I’ve already contacted the artist to see if we can start carrying them at the store.  Thank you Dena! You always find such unique wares!\"Dsc02191\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

A little trivia about my sweetie, Steve – he can wrap a mean lookin’ present.  But you won’t see him behind the counter at Christmas because he’s a bit of a perfectionist (corner creases and all) therefore not the speediest wrapper… but boy, doesn’t it look nice? <\/p>\n

Inside was a snazzy device that allows me to play the ipod in my car.\"Dsc02221\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

I ended my big day with a walk down to Coldstone Creamery with Steve & Gus.   Did you know if you register your birthday on their site, they’ll send you a free LOVE IT Signature Creation coupon<\/a>? Cheesecake Fantasy for me!<\/p>\n

Here’s to another year of great friends, good times and sweet surprises.<\/p>\n