Hey everyone, guess what? It's my Zoe's birthday! Congratulate her with glitter and desserts and weird seafood and whatever else strikes your fancy!

Zoe, you are such a blessing to this forum, and such a blessing to ME. Thank you for being my delightful little sister, for making me feel special, and for just being YOU. I'm proud of you for all the hard work you do, the way you stand firmly by your convictions, and how sweet and kind you are to everyone. As I've said many times, you are just such a dear. *hugs her Zoe* May God bless you richly this coming year and guide your steps always.

*gives Zoe a plate overflowing with cookies* Happy birthday!!!

Happy birthday RavenZoe! Though I (of course) don't know you personally, you've been a big blessing to me and a lot of others through this forum--one of the ways you've done so is through those quests...those have helped me get writing more frequently, so thank you so much for organizing that and doing it!
I hope that you have a good day today and a blessed year, may God bless you with wisdom and give you the mercy and grace needed to live life for Him!

Oh my beloved! I got on HW today specifically because it was your big day.

You have been a wonderful addition to my family for quite some time now. I love getting to talk with you, and I can't wait till you come visit.

So, as is typical for your birthday, I have something which I must impart to you. However, I want to give it to you in a different format this year. I am creating a shirt with this on it, and I think this is perfect for you.

Enjoy, Lovely.

Happy birthday! *Throws some of Raven's own gold leaves around and makes sure Eli or Wolf won't spoil things by eating them*

It is a pleasure to know you, and I hope you are blessed in the years to come. And thank you so much for starting that weekly quest. It's been awesome.

Eh...thank you, Azlyn, for keeping those leaves away from me ( ).

I think they are nice! *Smells leaves* Nice and minty. I just didn't want to go through the whole "They taste yellow!" thing again.

Happy Birthday, Zoe!

*weaves a birthday crown of golden leaves and sets it on Raven Z's head*

*sniffs and feels like crying*

You all are such a blessing to me, more than you know.

*offers everyone some of Isiel's cookies*

Isiel: *hugs tightly and eats cookies* Thank you, lovely. Thank you for being, as I have said before, the personification of your name, for being there for me to cry and talk to. I love you.

Lycanis: Thank you very much! I'm glad the quests have been a help. Thank you for your enthusiastic participation and your fun-loving attitude. There have been times where the smiles caused by your posts have been just what I needed.

Airilyn: Aww! *feels special* *sniffles more* Thank you for the birthday impartation. *smiles softly* Thank you for being your energetic self, for being there for me, and talking to me when I needed counsel. I can't wait to meet you in real life. I love you. *hugs tightly*

Azlyn: *is covered in leaves* Thank you, and you are welcome. Thank you for your energetic participation around the forums. *hugs her fellow Canadian*

And yes, thank you. No shouting yellow in my birthday thread...

Jonathan: Thank you. *is crowned with her leaves* Thank you for your wise presence and input in the forums. It was nice to talk to you last night in the audio Skype.

And now perhaps you all know a little bit of how much you mean to and are a blessing to me. *smiles*

Happy Birthday, Zoe! Sorry this is belated. *Sets up chocolate fountain with dips of marshmallows, pineapple and strawberries*

Thank you, Elanor. Ooh, chocolate fountain! *eats marshmallows dipped in chocolate* Thank you for being your gentle, encouraging self. You are a blessing to so many, including me. *hugs*

You're welcome on all three counts!



Really? I'm so glad! (that is the main point usually behind my silliness--to get people to laugh or smile)

It was nice to talk with you, too.

It is my pleasure. *Hugs back* Oh, and have some birthday brownies!

My thoughts exactly.

Why, thank you! *eats a brownie and offers them around*

BROWNIES!!!!!! *takes several brownies*

Hurray for more May birthdays! I feel so close to my fellow May birthday people. ^^ I hope you had a wonderful day! Happy 18th birthday, you new adult you!

~Calen

Happy birthday Zoe!!!! May your bright presence continue blessing others for now and forever more, just as you do here.

I can't wait either!!!

Aww, *Hugs* You are a great blessing to us here, Raven.

Yeah, there are lots of birthdays in May...I didn't even think about that, mine is too! People say it's because it's Springtime, the time for new growth.

*sneaks handful of pretzels over to chocolate fountain*

Calen: *grins* Thank you. And happy belated birthday to you!

Jasmine: Thank you! *hugs* Thank you for being encouraging and always happy to talk....even if you do throw compliments back in my face.

Elanor:

Lycanis: Yeah. *grumblemumbles something about four days* At least it doesn't seem that you have any comparatively tall height to hold over my head. And no need to sneak. Help yourself to the chocolate fountain.

Someone got an age grudge or something?
Hmm...no, not yet...



*tries to look casual* I wasn't sneaking... Oh, thank you! *coats pretzels and wolfs them down*

Naw. Someone just prefers being older.
And you better not. We can't have you able to bug me about both inches and days.

Yeah, but...I'll lose my memory (if you can call what I have now a memory) like four days before you do, how could that be a bad thing for you?

Hey! When did I ever bug you about either? (are you taller than me, or about the same? I don't remember...and I'll die if I have to search that thread...)

*chuckles*

Oh, I'm just predicting the inevitable. If I bug Andrew about a month, I'm sure to eventually be bugged about four days. (I'm about the same height)

Ooh...I see.

And now I've gone and given you ideas. Good work, Raven.

There are a lot of May birthdays... 2 of my brothers are born in May.

Well...maybe. Um... let's see... I'm older than you are and still act less mature!



Really? Wow...there are a lot of them. My mom's birthday is in may, and so are several of my relative's (mine was on the 21st, my cousin's on the 22nd, and my mom's on the 23rd).

It's my yeller buddy's birthday! Or was it yesterday? Am I late??

*Gives yeller buddy a snickerdoodle just in case* Happy birthday, Raven!

Milly: It was Saturday. Thank you! *happily eats snickerdoodle* Yum! Thank you for your enthusiastic posting and participation on the forums, especially my precious HWHF. I'm delighted to have you as my green buddy.


That's not bugging me, that's a compliment. Though depending how mature you consider yourself, it's either more or less of a compliment...

Whoops! I'm late!

Happy Birthday, Raven!!

Oh... Uh... *thinks very long and hard*

Um...I was born before you were!

Aww. *Hugs Raven* (Which sounds awkward since I go by Raven on Art Voyagers.. )

I'm terribly late....soooo......

HAPpY BlRtH(]AY!!i!

Better late then never, Bethany! *Gives Raven extra brownies*