I have to say, my very favorite birthday gift this year came from my little dog Geronimo.  The card was a piece of yellow lined paper, with the following note:

Mommy,

I had Daddy write this since you never let me go to school.  I hope you like your birthday present. I picked it out myself. If you do not like it, I can take it back or keep it for myself.

Love,

The Best Pup

The gift? It was a package of filet mignon flavored dog treats.  I loved it!  (Well, I loved watching him enjoy it.)
My gift to myself was a pair of magnifying glasses.  It's getting hard to read the small print, even with my contacts.  Ah, the joys of middle age! At least I got a pair with colorful frames...