Happy Birthday to MEEEEEEEE!

As many of my internet friends know, today is my birthday.  Now this time last year I was in San Francisco having a blast with Chris, Kris, Tracy and Tam at Yaoicon (as well as a number of assorted authors including my mate Clare London).  Sadly, this year can't really top that for general excitement and fabulousness, but several great things have happened.

Firstly, yesterday this arrived:

From the lovely Tam.  It's the first time I've had flowers sent to my home so I was pretty chuffed to say the least. Aren't they lovely?

I've also had some ARe vouchers sent to me by my mate Kris, so I'm looking forward to buying some new books too.

Finally, and perhaps the most exciting thing, is that my family have all clubbed together (hub, my mum, sis, and my in-laws) and have bought me this:

It was a total surprise - although I knew something was going on because they've all been a bit shifty for the last few days - and I'm thrilled.

So, I may not have been in SF, spending time with my internet mates and experiencing the delights of Yaoicon, but I've still had a pretty spiffing day all round.

Thank you to all those who wished me a Happy Birthday on Twitter. It was much appreciated.