Today I would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to my best friend, Christopher De Voss. What makes our relationship unique is that we “met” on WordPress about seven months ago and immediately clicked (pun not intended, but appreciated while proofreading). One might say our silly senses of humor had something to do with it.
Chris doesn’t know how grateful I was for his posts back in May when I lost Dane and needed a laugh. He took the edge off of a rough couple of months. We got closer after that and now the man makes me guffaw every day. Sometimes during our conversations, my laughter actually echoes throughout my house and my abs ache. He gives me a good workout!
He is a great, fun, thoughtful man and he deserves a party. I can’t throw him a party (900 miles will do that), but I did make him a birthday celebration (everything in the picture except the table and plate)*. Obviously, I had to eat the whole cake by myself except for this piece (and then I ate it anyway). Gosh, how unfortunate.
Eat your heart out, people who like crafts and/or cake
Oh, and I got him this:
You’ll never guess what’s inside
If I could actually present these things to him in person today, I would wear this Chewbacca costume:
Because Star Wars
Anyway, as my last birthday surprise, I wanted my whole lab to sing “Happy Birthday” to him, but it turns out that scientists are awkward and quite camera-shy*, so this is all you get, buddy*. I’m sorry…and I’m sorry I ate your cake and made your wish for you. However, the wine is still here, perhaps we can drink that together someday*.
Anyway, here is the video I chose instead:
haha…kidding:
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*I hate crafts, but I spent Saturday night learning to bake a cake, make balloon animals, make homemade candles and draw R2-D2. ::curtsies::
*Unable to do anything that doesn’t involve sciencey things, really.
*I know you hate when I call you “buddy” and that every time I say it, Pauly Shore gets his wings.
*Sorry…finished the wine.
this is a great Birthday card
I tried! Thanks.
So. Incredibly. Awesome! By the way she even made the candles folks! Let that sink in…she made birthday candles! She is like the Amish and Sexy Chewbacca rolled into one…did that sound like a compliment? Because that was intended as a compliment. Thank you so much La La for making the day special! You’re incredible!
You’re welcome. That was the nicest compliment anyone has ever given me
Awww so sweet! La La you rock. And swing too, by the sound of your voice.
I meant swing in… oh, never mind.
Haha, thank you.
Awwww!
I have you to thank, really.
Well that’s even sweeter, but I’m not sure I had anything to do with it! You and Christopher are two of my favorite people in blogging, and both your birthday tributes were hilarious and touching. I’m very impressed with your crafty skills. If I had a pinny thing, I would pin the shit out of this birthday collection!
Actually, we do have you to thank because we found each other on your blog
You are such a sweet friend! Who gets wine wrapped in a sock monkey? Only the luckiest person ever! Happy birthday, Christopher!
Right? He’s pretty lucky. Thanks for stopping by!
La La,
And there was your voice!!! Fuck yeah.
And Monsieur Christopher, un joyeux anniversaire, l’ami.
Le Clown
There it was, I was nervous!
shamefully, I have one of the items posted in your pics. Happy Birthday, Christopher. I don’t know you but wish you well. And La La… NICE R2!!!
Sexy Chewbacca? I hope I hope I hope.
I wish. no… embarrassingly sock monkey wine coozie.
Darn…
Too sweet. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTOPHER!
That was nice.
That was nice of you to say.
I already told Chris Happy Birthday hours ago on Facebook but I just felt like tellin’ya….my birthday is July 16. (hint, hint. no one has ever made me CANDLES!)
(making mental note)
Nothing says “Happy Birthday” like a homemade card with a picture of R2D2. No, I’m actually serious (and a little jealous). Happy Birthday Chris!!
Happy Birthday to Chris! He is a funny guy. And as for your singing Happy Birthday to him? Marilyn Monroe has nothing on La La.
Oh, you!
Wow totally unfair the girl is beautiful, makes her own birthday candles and can SING! sheesh. That’s not me 20 years ago!
Happy Birthday Chris!
Oh jeeze that’s just silliness ::blush::
You just sang on the internet. You are officially the bravest woman ever. Also, Happy Birthday Chris!
I wouldn’t say bravest woman ever…but…you know, I was nervous.
Awesome muppets, crafts, wine, cake … and you singing! Who could ask for more! Happy Birthday, Christopher!!
Yay!
La La, this is so sweet! You’re such a dear friend to make crafts. Thanks for sharing this with us. You have a beautiful singing voice!
That’s so sweet of you, thank you!
You are such a cutie. I was hoping you’d sing Happy Birthday all breathy, the way Marilyn Monroe sang for JFK, but your version was excellent nonetheless. And you can carry a tune!
Happy birthday, Chris! And as a gift for you, I’m going to say BOOBS.
Birthday Boobs yay!
Aw gosh, thanks ::looks at ground and rubs shoe in the dirt::
This is very sweet La La! Chris is lucky to have you as a friend…
Happy Birthday Christopher!
Thank you…
Nice one! (Happy birthday, Christopher, even though I don’t know you.)
Kudos on a nice singing voice, and on the courage to post a video of yourself singing.
Well thank you for commenting! He’s a pretty decent dude.
Wow, I never knew Chewbacca had a purse.
Right?
HaPPy Birthday Christopher! ♪ ♪ ♫ ♪ And La La….you are as awesome as you are cute ♥ So sweet
And you’re very kind. I’m flattered.
Happy Birthday!! You’re going to look great in that penis monkey sock she knitted just for you.
It’s a penis coat, thank you very much.
Oh, sorry!
That was really beautiful .. publicly expressing feelings is not an easy thing to do and singing on youtube too.
I don’t know Chris, but I am sure he had a perfect birthday after this post
stay happy and beautiful, Lauren
Aww thanks, darling. That is very sweet of you. Stay sexy!
This is the coolest post – pure intentional fun that just made me happy. Chubacca??!! That cracked me up! I never saw Chubacca like that!
I think he liked it
It IS pretty hot – even if you’re not a great fan of Star Wars. Although, I wouldn’t look like that in it!! I would look more like one of those forest creatures in the robes!
Me too. See….that’s the surprise.
I LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK! lol YES and what a surprise. He’s never forget it.
Gawd – that muppet video is hilarious. The real singer was not too appealing until he started singing – then his voice made me swoon over him – wtf? Anyway, THAT hideous muppet and that voice just had me cracking up. You don’t know how I needed a laugh today – thanks!!
You got rick rolled!!!
Is that what the hell it you call it??!
That’s a great birthday present. I’m sure it made his day.
I think he enjoyed it quite a lot. Thank you for stopping by!
Been thinking about this for a few days now… Christopher = lucky!
Lucky. So that’s what we’re calling it. (Thank you).
Homemade candles? You may be the craftiest party thrower EVER.
Good work!