Ah, what a wonderful birthday! I even got two parties! First, I had a small pizza dinner at my house with two classmates (Davide and Dario), an Australian friend who's also an exchange student (Abbey), her host brother (Enrico), and a friend from the cross-country team (Fabio). I got two Sardegna t-shirts, which are very cool, and a delicious birthday cake. Then the following Saturday, my classmates "surprised" me with a "surprise" party at an ice rink/pizzeria. They didn't do a very good job keeping it a secret! Anyway, unfortunately, I only got one photo on my camera before the battery died and then I'm still waiting for photos from the second party, so we'll just have to imagine! My awesome classmates got me Carrera sunglasses that I've been dropping (enormous) hints at all year, so I was a happy camper! I probably won't get very many Italian birthdays, so this was a pretty special year! Thanks Gran and Grandad for the extra "help" for getting to Rome as my gift. The trip came much sooner than expected!
Happy 17th Birthday Casey! I have a very special card for you, but I have some sentimental and very flattering comments that I haven't sat down to write yet. I'm off to Aunt Noreen's in Elk Point this afternoon (Elk Point is very much like Rome, you know!) and I'll drive back to Rapid City on Tuesday. So, I should have some down time this weekend to get your card written and sent. Your mom gave me the address. I got a couple a' bucks for ya too, but I'll give that to your mom to put in the bank for you. I did not realize you would be gone into June! That's swell! I look forward to seeing the photos from the second party. Please let your host mom know how much we appreciate her!
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