The birthday cake had mini-cupcakes.

The backdrop bore the logo of Calayan Surgicentre, which recently got the birthday girl as one of its endorsers.

The celebrator's eldest, Robin, provided the entertainment. His repertoire included a Black Eyed Peas' favorite, "I Gotta A Feeling."

That night, she hopped from one table to another, and talked about the latest happenings in her life, including some issues hounding her. But with nary a tinge of sadness in her tone.

Pops was in top form.