Thank you so much, AbbysMom, LaydeeTania, Tierre0, Paulena and JCat! I've had a lovely day, and the special remembrance of friends just adds to the joy!
I went to an AHL hockey game with my dad (The Philadelphia Phantoms) - they won and since they scored at least 4, we get free cold stone ice cream... then we when to the famous Geno's steaks for a REAL philly cheese steak... my "real" birthday present from my parents is 2 tickets to see Kenny Chesney again this summer... I also got a Milky Way cake and tons of cards and money from family...