My sisters and brother in law came over this morning and when my parents and I returned from church, the house had been transformed into a tropical paradise. They decorated the entire dining room with palm tree and beach murals, a beautiful tropical bouquet, beach toys, leis, and even real coconuts. They offered me a pina colada, I donned the grass skirt and flowered headband, and my birthday festivities were under way. They prepared fresh tropical shish kebab and shrimp salad for lunch. We had a blast taking photos with the different accessories. After all that, I went to the Trans Siberian Orchestra concert with wonderful friends who I worked with over 25 years ago. After a song or two, it started “snowing”. We had great seats and also had a blast. I love their music and Christmas story. It was quite a transition from tropical to wintery Christmas. I was so happy to wrap up my birthday celebration this way.

I Found God today having fun with friends and family.