Showing posts with label Birthdays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birthdays. Show all posts

Thursday, April 19

Happy Birthday Me

Today is my birthday and it makes me happy.
I'm spreading out the celebrations for five days, an extravaganza. 
The puppy and I even had a mini-party.


Yesterday my marmy took me out for lunch and a pedicure.
Today we had a birthday potluck at work.
Tonight Tom will give me my birthday present.
Tomorrow, dinner with friends.
Saturday luncheon with my ladies, followed by a late night house party.
Ending the birthday fun with Sunday dinner with the family.
So grateful for the wonderful people in my life.
I am loved.
Blessed.
Amazed.

Wednesday, July 7

Puppy Party Planning

The puppy will be turning ONE on July 17th.
And, of course, we're throwing a birthday party.
The only problem with throwing a party is that it requires me to plan it.
I have yet to pick a park,
pick a time, 
invite people,
choose food,
and get a dog-friendly birthday cake.

But at least her one year old pictures are taken care of.
Photo by J&J Wright
(My very good friends)

Isn't she a little love bug?

Monday, April 19

A Charmed Life

Today was possibly the best Monday in the history of Mondays.

It started out early early in the morning. On Sunday night we tried to make a frozen lasagna; we set the oven, we set the timer, we went upstairs to veg out. Ding ding! And then downstairs for some yummy eats ... oh, but we forgot to turn on the oven. So now we wait for another TWO hours. In the meantime we enjoy a glass of wine and watch 'Mallrats' (never before seen in our lifetime) and as Sunday passes into Monday, we enjoy our lasagna in bed together. Before we go to sleep, Tom wishes me a happy birthday.

3 hours later, I wake up to go to work. Time to start my new and improved job. Can I just say: I am going to love it. Best job ever. My friends helped me celebrate my birthday with some treats and a 24 pack of Diet Coke. Friends at work make work survivable.

Then it's time to hop in my sunny but old car. I love the smell of the old car on hot days. It reminds me of the first time Tom and I took it out for a ride. We rolled down the windows and drove fast on deserted roads. Plus, the car's evil spirits disappear when the sun comes out; no squeaking, no squealing, no scraping of windshields. I stopped by the PO Box to pick up my newly arrived leotards (hooray!) and chuckled to myself at the jam packed PO Box ... they know I work for the Postal Service and must hate me. My new InStyle is here and 3 Pottery Barn catalogues.

And then I arrive at my mom and dad's house. My mom is sitting outside on a lawn chair and she waves to me as I drive up. The dogs are running around with my puppy. Dad joins us, sitting right on the grass and playing with the dogs. I'm worried my dog will overheat and DIE from chasing the dogs, so I get her a few ice cubes and we all laugh at how she collapses into the cool grass. My family wishes me a happy birthday, hugs all around, before I leave for home.

Ballet later tonight.

Life is good.
Life is happy.
Life is simply wonderful.

Wednesday, January 27

The Twenty Seventh

Today is my dad's 59th birthday.
To celebrate, we're going to their house for cake, ice cream, and dinner.
Not in that order.

For dinner I'm making cheesy spinach enchiladas and yummy cowboy caviar.
Mom is making the cake.
I bought a pint of personal mint chip ice cream for my dad.
Everyone else gets heavenly hash.

Happy birthday, Dad.
Love to you.

Tuesday, August 26

You Were Born Today

My life is a beautiful thing
because of you
25 years ago - you were born
I don't believe in destiny
but I do believe in good fortune;
the good fortune of our lasting love,
my perpetual infatuation with you,
and the twirling universe that brought us together
Happy Birthday, Darling