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Forty Schmorty

September 22, 2005 By Carole

I had a great 40th birthday! Thank you all very, very much for your comments (27 comments for one entry! a new record!), birthday wishes, and advice on aging gracefully! I loved Dale’s post and I’m glad you guys did, too.

Here are some photos of the things that made my birthday particularly special.

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Flowers from my dear friend, Wendy. She couldn’t come to my party because she was sick and I missed her terribly! But, she sent me these gorgeous flowers, so I guess I’ll forgive her. Hi Wendy! Just kidding! Love ya!

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Pumpkins for the front door from Dale. I guess he really does listen because I only mentioned wanting to decorate the front door this way once, in passing.

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Wearing the finished Leaf Lace Shawl for the first time. It’s so soft and warm! And it matched my shirt perfectly. And I didn’t even feel like an old lady while wearing it.

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Dinner at my favorite restaurant.

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Having a very special guest at my birthday bash. There were LOADS of other people there, too. Family and friends and co-workers and reenactors and more. Did I get photos of any of them? Nope. Only my gorgeous granddaughter! I hope they all forgive me!

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A birthday surprise in the mail from Kathy! Love the yarn, love the pattern and the card is a hoot! Thanks, Kathy!!

And I got a shout out on Jess’s blog and Kathy’s blog, too. Thanks grrlfriends!

So maybe 40 won’t be so bad. I’ve got yarn and friends and family and blog readers and a trip to Vermont for the coming weekend and the best husband a girl mature woman could ask for.

Oh, and tonight? Tonight I’m going here and she’s going to be signing this. Seems like a great way to start off my 41st year!

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Comments

  1. Miz Booshay says

    September 22, 2005 at 11:26 am

    Oh…I was out of town and missed your birthday!

    I’m so glad it was a happy one. It looks just about perfect :o)

    Donna

  2. Cara says

    September 22, 2005 at 1:08 pm

    Gorgeous baby! GORGEOUS SHAWL! Glad your birthday was happy. Have fun tonight.

  3. margene says

    September 22, 2005 at 1:22 pm

    What more could you ask for;-)

  4. PumpkinMama says

    September 22, 2005 at 1:36 pm

    Glad it was a good day! Have fun tonight.

  5. heather says

    September 22, 2005 at 3:33 pm

    Your grand-daughter is beautiful, and so is your shawl! Wow!
    Glad you had a very happy day, you deserve it.
    Love the front door.

  6. Amy says

    September 22, 2005 at 4:55 pm

    Sounds like a fab birthday! Really–40 is great. I’m much happier in my 40’s than I was in my 30’s. Enjoy!

  7. Leslie says

    September 22, 2005 at 9:08 pm

    Happy belated birthday! It looks like you had an awesome time. I love your pumpkin decorations…so cute! But nothing compares to that cute baby!

  8. mamacate says

    September 23, 2005 at 8:28 am

    What fun to see you last night! Happy belated birthday. Your shawl is gorgeous and you and your DH are adorable together. Oh, and the baby? So beautiful! Happy happy!

  9. Kathy says

    September 23, 2005 at 8:37 am

    Your shawl is gorgeous! And I love those little pumpkins. Look forward to hearing about the book reading.

  10. Mindy says

    September 23, 2005 at 9:31 am

    The flowers are lovely. The grandbaby precious and the shawl beautiful. It looks like a great way to celebrate to me.

    I can’t wait until the Yarn Harlot is in Chicago.

  11. amanda says

    September 23, 2005 at 10:08 am

    Sounds like the birthday was a smashing success and you’re off to a great year :O)

  12. Vicki says

    September 23, 2005 at 10:19 am

    Oh, look how big she’s getting!! Sounds like a wonderful birthday, Carole! And what fun to hang out with Harloteers and their fearless leader!

  13. Teri says

    September 23, 2005 at 11:25 am

    Your granddaughter is gorgeous. Please tell us all about meeting the Harlot. I hope it was a blast.

  14. Lisa in Oregon says

    September 23, 2005 at 11:40 am

    Woo hoo! Sounds like a GREAT B-day! and starting out your 41st year with The Harlot? Dang girl…sounds like the best really is coming around. 🙂 Hee. Lisa in oregon

  15. julia fc says

    September 23, 2005 at 2:39 pm

    Ah, how I would have loved to see that shawl in person last night! Happy belated, and so fun to meet you. Next time it’ll be scorpion bowls!

  16. flaglady says

    September 23, 2005 at 11:57 pm

    Wow … those flowers look great … someone must love you 🙂
    Ambryn (sp) is a doll!

  17. Donna says

    September 24, 2005 at 3:07 pm

    Beautiful pictures Carole, as usual. Happy B-day.

  18. Annie says

    September 24, 2005 at 8:06 pm

    I love the pumpkins above the door. What a great idea!

    Hey, how are you liking the MacDonald book? I’ve read one of her books and enjoyed her writing. I’d love to hear your review. 🙂

  19. Kang says

    June 20, 2006 at 11:52 pm

    I love the nice photos, the fresh flowers, the perfect shawl, the precious baby and the restaurant with the charming background. You are blessed and thanks for sharing your happiness.

  20. Max Ballstein says

    August 4, 2006 at 12:45 pm

    You can’t be 71244 serious?!?

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