Are you really 32 today?

ANDREW: Today is my birthday. I don't feel any older, though. I guess that's a good thing. Unless, of course, I typically feel about 96 years old. I only feel about 72... Corrie wished me a happy birthday this morning and then sang "Happy Birthday" to me with Carys in tow. It was really sweet... Just received the above picture from Corrie. Based on the look on her face, Carys was clearly shocked to find out that her Papa was so old. Wait till I tell her how old her Mama is... hehe.

It's an uneventful day, unfortunately... work is incredibly quiet, with most of the office already taking the day off to launch the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will close at 3pm and I'll head home to get the house in shape for tomorrow's guests. We'll have about 12 people over from both our families to eat, drink and be merry. I love Thanksgiving.

Spoke to my mom earlier who called from her trip out west. I always thought my birthday should be more of a day honoring her, rather than me. Afterall, I just showed up, but she had to do all the work!

Got a nice call from my cousin, Jenn, today to offer me birthday wishes. It was a little expected, I have to admit, since she accidentally called me yesterday to wish me a happy birthday. A day early, but the thought was there!

Of course, Borrelli rang as he always does on my birthday. It was especially nice this year since he is in England celebrating god-only-knows what. I actually don't believe he is really moving to New York. I think he's defecting to the UK. It was very thoughtful of him to take time out of his vacation to ring me up. I can't think of a birthday when he didn't call me. Even when he was on his honeymoon, he and Michelle called to wish me a happy birthday.

Stayed up late last night prepping food for tomorrow. 2am. Virtually everything is done, just needs to be put to the flame. Prepping in advance, I learned last year, really helps me enjoy everyone's company. Otherwise I end up spending the entire day in the kitchen while the family's are over. The only thing I'll really have to do tomorrow is the turkey... frees me up to drink more.

Photo date: 11/23/05