Oh dear, how did your birthday sneak up on me?  I am late with your gift and feel awful!  It is going in the mail today, and I hope you will like it.  A little table topper in your beachy oceanic colors.  I used a marvelous template called The Crumbler, designed by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company to make the blocks.  I love the colors too!  I hope it works out on your kitchen table and will enhance many a meal you and Ahren share.  When it comes time to wash it, just toss it in the washing machine with regular detergent, and it should come out just fine.

There will be something a bit more personal in the mailing envelope as well.  Enjoy!

Wish I could be there to celebrate your special day!  Lots of love coming your way from California.