The Greatest Gift
The first birthday party I can remember was when my mom made a Little Red Riding Hood cake. I had a few friends over, ate some cake and lemonade and felt like the most special girl in the world.
I like it the old-fashioned way. All I ever want for my birthday is time with my good friends. Adam Cohen, who is married to my dear friend Judy, is an accountant by trade, who cooks as a hobby. Somehow we got on this tradition of him making me a birthday cake every year. So he showed up at the studio this morning with a homemade cake! (Thankfully he decided to forgo the 45 candles!)
The effort that he made, and the cake itself, were the best present ever. Later, I will go home to yet another cake made by my three daughters, no doubt with thousands of sprinkles on top and three homemade cards. (OK, so I had to remind them to make the cards.) That's really all I really, truly want. Two of my best friends are even bringing over dinner so I don't have to cook. I cannot imagine anything better.
It's so simple and doesn't cost anything ... just time, effort and love — the gift of friendship is the most precious thing. And the best part is, it's there for all your birthdays to come!