"I'm gonna be 40 (sob sob) ... someday."

That's a line from When Harry Met Sally. Sally has a breakdown about getting older and is particularly sad about the big 4-0. Well, not me! I have no problem with my age and am excited to be 40. I love the stage of life I'm in and I know my 40's are going to be great. So bring it on. :)

My cute friend, Alison, arranged to take me out for a birthday lunch. She picked me up and drove to our other friend, Carla's home, telling me that Carla wanted to come, too. When we went in to pick her up, I was completely shocked to see about 20 wonderful women waiting for me there! Carla & Alison had a yummy spread for lunch and had covertly planned the whole affair. I was honestly so surprised, that I got quite emotional -- especially when I looked over and saw friends from my old neighborhood, too. So great!

These cute ladies (and others not pictured, either because I didn't happen to snap a picture or because the pictures had far too many of my double chins for my liking) absolutely made my day. My week. My 40th year. :)