Weekending, Birthday Style

I had a fabulous birthday weekend and I’ve got a whole bunch of photos to share that proves it.

I spent all day Friday at the camper with Fred & George. I journaled and read, I drove over the Bourne Bridge to a specialty market for lunch, I gazed at the canal and thought about how it felt to turn 60. It was restorative and restful and I loved every minute of it.

On Saturday, Dale and I drove over the Sagamore Bridge to go to Dennis to get my birthday present. It’s that bracelet second from the bottom, the one with the gold ball right in the middle. It’s made by Jonathan Palino, who was the head jeweler at Eden Hand Arts, the original creator of the Cape Cod screwball bracelet. It’s a whole thing and I’m sure I’ve talked about it on here before. The bottom line is that Eden isn’t selling in person anymore and they aren’t creating anything new. Jonathan has started selling his own designs and the one I chose is called The Tendril and he designed it because of his garden. He only sells on Saturdays and we had to wait in line for almost 2 hours to get into the shop but it made for an experience and I love the bracelet and the story behind it.

We had a terrific lunch afterwards at Scargo Cafe. And here’s the humpback whale ring that I also got. Please note that my manicure perfectly matches my Aperol Spritz.

Sunday was my birthday and, while I originally said I didn’t want a party, about 3 weeks ago I started rethinking that. I realized that I did, in fact, want a small party, I just didn’t want to be the one to have to plan it. So I talked to Hannah and she was immediately on board. Doreen offered to help and just like that, a party was born.

The theme was “a tini bit older” which suited me perfectly. There were 4 types of martinis: dirty, espresso, lemon, and cosmos. The menu was what I lovingly called Barbara’s Greatest Hits. Barbara was my mom and she was the ultimate hostess and I loved that Hannah and Doreen chose to make so many of her recipes like crabbies and spinach balls and party dip.

Twenty of my closest and dearest friends were there, along with my kids, and it was perfect. I considered it a small gathering but Hannah pointed out how fortunate I was that I had that many people who showed up at basically the last minute just to celebrate me. She’s right and I am so grateful for the community I have surrounding me.

So this is 60. And I feel good about it. Content with where I am. Happy with the choices I’ve made that have gotten me here. And so so grateful for the people who love me.

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Comments (23)

  1. A very happy birthday to you, Carole. It is wise to feel good about every age you get! May you have many more.

  2. Sounds like an excellent birthday. How wonderful to have people willing to do last-ish minute birthday planning and celebrating. Here’s to another trip around the sun.

  4. I’m so glad you’re party was as fabulous as you are, and very sorry that I couldn’t make it. We shall celebrate ?? when I give you your gift. Love you, and I’m so very glad that we are friends (and that we’re now the same age, at least for six months) ??

  6. Happy Birthday, Carole!! I love your birthday weekend story and thanks for the update on the Cape Cod jewelry! I have some of those same bracelets. And count me in as someone else who loves you ?? Beth

  7. Happy Birthday, Carole!! I love your birthday weekend story and thanks for the update on the Cape Cod jewelry! I have some of those same bracelets. And count me in as someone else who loves you ?? Beth

  8. Happy Birthday Carole !
    There is nothing more special than spending a milestone birthday with family and friends.
    I enjoyed your pictures but I didn’t see Fred and George in the one of you and your kids. 😉
    Hugs, Pat

  9. Happy Birthday, Carole! It looks like you had a fantastic impromptu party! May this be your best year yet! XO

  10. What a wonderful weekend you had! Your photos certainly show that loads of people love you and are happy to show you just how much. Welcome to your 60s! (The matching manicure and Aperole Spritz are perfect!)

  11. Your birthday sounds perfect! How wonderful to have a community around you to celebrate the fun days, the big days, and the days that make a life grand.
    The bracelets are perfect. I remember all the times you were at the cape and talked about the store. It’s no wonder the designs have taken off and become a big thing.
    Happy Birthday! Love you!

  15. Happy Birthday, Carole! Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. Such a great way to celebrate a milestone.

  19. What a fabulous party!! Love the tini theme and I LOVE your bracelets – so pretty. BTW, you look simply MARVELOUS for 60. Happy belated my friend!

  21. So many good things Carole! I’m glad your birthday was celebrated with love. And that haircut…top notch. xo

  22. awe…I’m sorry I missed this blog post when you posted it. What a lovely party Doreen and Hannah put together for you!! It sounds like it was lovely.?? Happy Belated 60th!!

  23. awe…I’m sorry I missed this blog post when you posted it. What a lovely party Doreen and Hannah put together for you!! It sounds like it was lovely.?? Happy Belated 60th!!

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