a very happy un-birthday.

well, yesterday was my birthday (and sort of today, I guess). It started with a phone call from my mom and Mexican friends at far too early of an hour on a Saturday morning. However, it was wonderful to see all of them. A few moments after hanging up, I heard little footsteps in the hallway. The door opened, and Sara appeared with a miniature chocolate cake and candles. She sang a birthday song, and then we moved to the kitchen for breakfast. Carlita, Cesy, Signe, Sara and I sat around the table laughing and eating delicious French toast. I received a lovely red apron, with a white cross (Swiss flag) from Brady and Victor, and spent the afternoon welcoming spring with the girls on the river. We sat and read, did homework and even watched a hot air balloon. How delightful. We played with the swans, and walked in the sunshine. In the evening, we had a delicious pasta-dinner, a surprise made by Sara and the girls for Brady and I. We spent the rest of the night walking through the village, listening and watching the colorful Fasnacht parties, and singing on our beloved dock. Late last night, the best surprise of all came along. Around one in the morning, my room filled with singing girls and candles. Cesy had made tiramisu from scratch, and we all sat around with spoons. It was gone in minutes. In all, it was the most lovely birthday. I received many cards and calls from those that I love, and made memories with new friends. I heard the birthday song in eight different languages, and wore a light t-shirt while sitting by the river. I saw a hot air balloon, and danced under the stars with girlfriends. I will cherish the memories, and the beautiful friends that were here to make them with me.