I had every intention of posting earlier in the day, but you know how it is...you wake up the day of your birth "x" number of years later, and people want to celebrate you. It's kind of awesome. I woke up to gifts and an off-key rendition of the birthday song (we are pretty sure that Little Sir is tone deaf...which is unfortunate as he thinks he is a really great singer--it's really quite cute).
We went to a library book sale (I know!! It's like the universe conspired to help me have an awesome day, right?!). Bought some books, as one does.
We went to the circus. Okay, this was more for my kids than me, but watching them have fun was like a gift in and of itself.
We ate fancy cupcakes that K and the boys bought yesterday while I worked the first extended shift of finals week at work (9am - 10pm, you know you're jealous!). I dyed a whole bunch of wool while K and the boys made me a birthday cake (from box, but who cares? I didn't have to make it).
And now I am posting this with a little under two hours left of my birthday. For today, I am gifting a skein of my absolute favorite yarn, some Madeline Tosh sock yarn (it's Golden Hickory). This yarn is perfection, and I would like to share some of that awesome with one of you.
And since it's my birthday, I will throw in a box bag. I will make you one, all special like (this means, I will ask you what you like and you will tell me, and then you will wait patiently while I make you a boxbag that will meet with your expectation of awesomeness--I am a busy person, this could take some time).
Since there is only two hours left of the day, I will extend the deadline for this giveaway (and this one only) till tomorrow, May 13th, 6:00 pm /1800 EST. What do you need to do? Not much. Leave a comment, anything you want: birthday wishes...platitudes about my awesomeness, or yours, whatever. Just leave a comment on this post and you are in it to win it.
I will take comments for this post until tomorrow night, 6pm, EST. Comments for all other Novakkah postsn (for the last 7 days), taken until 11:59 EST (or 2359, should you prefer that), Saturday, May 12th (that's tonight!). Please leave your responses on the appropriate post. One entry per post/person. I will show you what I have to gift each day and let you know what you need to tell me to try to get it. Giftees will be selected on the 13th and gifts sent out shortly (disclaimer: "shortly" matching my definition of the word, it could vary greatly from yours) thereafter.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NOVA!!! Looks/sounds like you had a fabulously fun-filled day! What was in all those present boxes? Did you enjoy your cake? I personally love box cakes! Even more-so if little hands are involved in making them! : ) Though, I do also miss our shared chocolate bomb cake! Miss you! ~A
Posted by: Amy Sullivan | May 12, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Happy birthday to you! I think all birthdays should be celebrated for a week (at least). Thanks for celebrating it with us :)
Posted by: Andrea | May 12, 2012 at 10:29 PM
Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a great day! Well-deserved.
Posted by: anne | May 12, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: jj | May 12, 2012 at 10:43 PM
I wish you the best birthday ever. I love your two boys; they are precious. I raised two boys also and we are truly blessed to be mothers of boys because we hold the key to insuring they become fine men--keep their dreams intact.
Posted by: Deranda Granade | May 12, 2012 at 10:48 PM
awesome! happy birthday! your shop has some lovely fibers in it! i love the colors in chopin ♥
Posted by: lorraine | May 12, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Happy Birthday...and thank you for introducing to me the idea of a week long celebration. Genius!!!
Posted by: Shirley | May 12, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Wishing you the very happiest of birthdays! (And because you posted this so late in the day, I know that you did indeed have a happy birthday, which in turn makes me happy.)
Posted by: Annika | May 12, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Happy birthday, Nova! I love that polka dot wrapping paper so much, I should know, I have a roll of it myself! These are the best pictures - you guys look like you're having so much fun.
Posted by: June | May 12, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Happy birthday!
Looks like you had a great day!
Gorgeous yarn and box bags!
Posted by: Robyn | May 12, 2012 at 11:51 PM
Happy Birthday! That chocolate frosted cake looks yummy. Glad you had such a fabulous day.
Posted by: Wendy | May 13, 2012 at 12:04 AM
Aren't you generous! Mother's Day, birthdays all old times! Thanks for the fun.
Posted by: Siew | May 13, 2012 at 12:05 AM
Happy Birthday!!!!!
You can celebrate my birthday when you wake up. I hope you have a magnificent time with Special K and the boys today!
xoxoxo
Posted by: Kathy | May 13, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Happy Birthday! Your day sounds jam packed with awesome, congrats.
Posted by: Christina | May 13, 2012 at 12:33 AM
The best birthdays are spent with your children, experiencing things through their eyes as well as your own--can't beat it!
Love how you spent the day.
Posted by: Rebecca | May 13, 2012 at 03:20 AM
It's so cute that they baked a cake for you.
Posted by: Tamara | May 13, 2012 at 04:07 AM
Happy birthday! I always enjoy your 8-day celebration. Here's to a fantastic year.
Posted by: barefootrooster | May 13, 2012 at 07:20 AM
Happy Birthday!
Also, has anyone ever had Happy Birthday sung to them on-key? All participants invariably seem to just pick whatever key they want and go with it.
Posted by: kingshearte | May 13, 2012 at 07:57 AM
I just gave my mom a box bag for mother's day! Happy birthday to you, AND happy mother's day!
Posted by: Becky | May 13, 2012 at 08:16 AM
Happy Birthday, and Happy Mother's Day as well! It sounds like you all had a terrific day together!!
Posted by: oogyknitter | May 13, 2012 at 08:20 AM
Happy birthday Nova!! I always feel like I'm celebrating your entire birthday week with you right there! :)
Posted by: Neha | May 13, 2012 at 08:23 AM
Happy Birthday Nova! What I want to know is what you say to Little Sir and Mister to get those great expressions in each picture!
Hope you're having the best bday yet.
Posted by: Kelly | May 13, 2012 at 08:37 AM
Happy Birthday, Nova! What an amazing celebration - wow!
Posted by: Susan C. | May 13, 2012 at 09:05 AM
Happy birthday, Nova! Special days or not, your blog always makes me smile, so thankyou and many happy returns.
Posted by: Cornflower | May 13, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Happy birthday!
I used to go to the circus all the time for my birthday when I was younger. Yay for May birthdays! :)
Posted by: Carolyn | May 13, 2012 at 09:38 AM