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53!

September 21, 2018 By Carole

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Eye Candy Friday to say: It’s my BiRthDaY!

And this is what 53 looks like around here:

Okay, so technically that’s 52.999 since I took it last night right before we went out to dinner. And yes, it’s edited, because I’m a photographer and no photo is ever the best when it’s straight out of the camera. But it’s still my truth. Some fine lines on my face, gray in my hair (I stopped highlighting it over a year ago now and I’m glad), more weight than I’d like . . . but that’s me and I’m okay with all of it because another trip around the sun sure beats the alternative.

Have a great weekend!

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Comments

  1. Dee says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:44 am

    Happy Birthday ?! Wishing you a most wonderful year to come!

  2. Sean says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:46 am

    53 looks terrific on you!

  3. Mary says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:46 am

    I’d say you’ve shared some beautiful Eye Candy with us today, Carole – Best wishes for your next trip around the sun!!

  4. kayT says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:08 am

    Happy Birthday. You look wonderfu, dahling. You have the secret: nothing like being happy in your own skin to make a person look great!

  5. Kim says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:09 am

    Happy Birthday!!! You are beautiful just the way you are. <3. I know you will have a wonderful day and a wonderful weekend!!

  6. Mariele says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Happy Birthday!

    Be with your family and friends and enjoy your time.

    Love your block and pictures.
    Mariele
    from Germany, Ruhr Valley

  7. Barbara Seiver says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:29 am

    Happy Birthday! Gasp – I could be your mother! Still happy for you – have a great day.

  8. Kym says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:35 am

    Happiest birthday wishes to you, my beautiful friend!
    Open your arms wide and embrace it all. (And I absolutely trust you will do just that.)
    XOXOXO

  9. Manise says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:39 am

    Happy Birthday, Carole!

  10. Robby H says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:44 am

    You look fabulous! Being comfortable with yourself is the best gift. Now, go have a birthday weekend like no other!

  11. Amber says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:02 am

    Happy happy birthday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend to celebrate.

  12. Kat says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Happy Birthday, Carole! May this be the best year yet!! XOXO

  13. JudyH says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Hope you have a very Happy Birthday! You look fantastic!

  14. Donna says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:24 am

    53 is looking pretty darn good! Have a great birthday Carole!

  15. sharon says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:24 am

    Happy Birthday Carole – lovely photo

  16. Vera says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:38 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday Carole. You look fabulous!! Enjoy the year and have some fun.

  17. Patty says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Looking good Carole! Have a Wonderful, Wonderful Birthday! And Birthday weekend!

  18. Vicki says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday, Carole!!!

  19. margene says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:15 am

    I LOVE that face! Happy Birthday, dear Carole! I love your blog but I miss you! You’re a great person to be around. xoxox

  20. Bonny says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:17 am

    Happy Birthday, Carole! I hope you have a great day today, and a really wonderful year ahead!

  21. Debbie says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:32 am

    Happy Birthday, Carole! I hope your day is as wonderful as mine was yesterday! I celebrated my “Beatles Birthday” and was serenaded with “Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I’m…”! I hope your celebration will last through the weekend & wish you the best for the year ahead!

  22. Sue says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:48 am

    Happy, happy birthday, Carole!

  23. sprite says

    September 21, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Happiest of hapy birthday wishes! Enjoy the day!

  24. Mary says

    September 21, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Another Mary beat me to the comment; this is a great Eye Candy Friday. Beautiful way to celebrate this trip around the sun. Happy Birthday!

  25. tb8pdmh says

    September 21, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Congratulations on your 53rd Bday!

  26. Marcy says

    September 21, 2018 at 10:38 am

    Happy, happy birthday! Hoping you feel great and have a wonderful year ahead. Thanks for sharing you life with us.

  27. Geri says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    Happy Birthday Carole! You are beautiful at 53. I love your outlook on life ,

  28. Barb B in BC says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Happy Birthday Carole! May your next time around the sun be so full of blessings you want to be 53 again.

  29. Jeannie Gray says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

  30. Jo says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    You are a stunning birthday girl! Best wishes!

  31. Honore´ says

    September 21, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    Happy Happy and here’s to many more glorious years!
    Cheers~

  32. Kwizgiver says

    September 21, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    Wishing you a fantastic birthday! I will boogie to Earth, Wind & Fire in your honor today!

  33. Suzanne says

    September 21, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    Happy Birthday Carole! Have a great weekend!

  34. Cindy says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    Happy Birthday! Wishing you a great day and a wonderful year ahead!!! You share a birthday with my moth er in law in Heaven. I was blessed to have the best MIL…I think today is a great day for a birthday!!!

  35. Becky says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    A very happy birthday to you, Carole. I say 53 is looking pretty darn good. You are perfectly imperfect just the way you are. I hope you have a fabulous weekend and reflect on how good your life is and how you make it that way!

  36. Debbie Kuppusamy says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    Have a terrific birthday weekend! You look lovely.

  37. Janeanne says

    September 22, 2018 at 2:29 am

    53 looks fabulous on you. Happy Birthday!

  38. Jodie B. says

    September 25, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Happy, happy (belated) birthday, Carole! You are beautiful! And I love that you post photos of yourself. So many friends and bloggers don’t. which I think is such a shame. It’s lovely to see the person behind the words!

  39. Kathode Ray Tube says

    September 29, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    Happy Birthday Carole! I just popped into your blog after a long absence and hope you are doing well!

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