Happy Birthday To ME!!!

I know it has been a long while since I have last posted, but I really haven't had anything important or interesting to say. BUT... today is my birthday and I have a lot to post about...and be thankful for!!!
Sunday night my sister and parents threw together a last minute surprise party for me! They are the BEST! Good thing it was last minute or I might have caught on. I am way to noisy and in every one's (in my family) comings and goings and business!! That's why they LOVE me!!! lol Anyhow, I was totally surprised! I was in a state of shock the whole night! I even received gifts! YAY! I had two sweet moments from the evening. They, of course, involve children because I love kids (why do you think I'm a teacher?) :) Addi and Xander were so excited to say "surprise!" to me. Addi drew me an adorable picture of me and her and it said, " I love you Emily." The other (or is this the third?) highlight was of Xander serenading me with "Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday Mrs. Emily...!" I am very lucky to have such an awesome family and group of friends! I mean, Paul even came and he does not usually frequent with the Sunday night crowd. :) I will post pictures as soon as Pam gets them to me. Thanks Mary for capturing my special moment! You are so sweet and wonderful!
When I woke up this morning, Jared gave me another birthday present! It was a dvd, and don't laugh, but it was High School Musical. I know I am dork, but it really is a cute movie. I mean...I only like it so I will know what the kids in my class are talking about:)
Since my family got my party together Saturday evening, it meant Joseph was not there because he went to visit Chris for the weekend. When I got to my car this afternoon to come home for work, I had a BEAUTIFUL, yellow mum sitting on the roof of my car with a SWEET, Tear-jerking card from the best brother in the whole wide world! I am so lucky! He said he got me mums because I have always acted like his "mum."
Now I am waiting for Jared to get home. He promised to grill me steaks and baked potatoes?! Yum!