I could bore you with my own personal history of birthday laments which may have led to this attitude... but I won't (you're welcome). Instead I'd love to hear your birthday memories.
1) What is the first birthday you remember? I was maybe 4 and had a doll cake. There was a plastic doll in the center and the cake was her dress. It was something like this.
2) Do you recall a favorite gift? Tin Can Alley. It was a game that used a light beam eye to shoot cans off of a fence. My grandmother did not think it was appropriate for a young lady to have. Oddly enough, I can't stand guns now.
3) Has anyone ever tried to surprise you for your birthday? Did it work? Was it fun? Nope. I have a birthday very close to Christmas, so it is impossible to have a party.
4) Do you have a favorite birthday dessert?
The Italian Orange Cream Cake in Southern Living.
The recipe is here: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-orange-italian-cream-cake-10000000522408/
5) Describe what would be your 'perfect birthday?'
Breakfast in bed, a walk on the beach, lots of cuddles with the cats, shopping for shoes, and a seafood or Italian dinner with the family.
