Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Another year goes by....





I do not usually make a big deal about my birthday..... ok I am so lying, I love birthdays!! This year however something was a bit different. In fact I almost forgot it was coming until people started reminding me that I was about to be another year older. My mother sending a gift 2 weeks early, the lady at the grocery store who carded me for wine (letting me know I was about to expire.. yeah in 2015), Hey, at least she carded me  my hubby who asked to take me to dinner.

This year I was just not feeling the birthday thing. All I wanted to do was take the day off, and spend it with my little girl. When I tried to explain to her this morning that it was my birthday, she insisted that it be her birthday to so she could have cake. Today we have agreed to share my birthday so she can have cake. I think that is the only reason she likes birthdays so much . LOL

Today I feel humbled by my family, my friends, my daughter, I am truly blessed in so many ways that it's hard to think about being another year older. I have had close people loose family members, get sick, or go through things that people should not have to deal with ever. I wish that some days I had a magic clap that fixed it all for everyone. I have met some of the most wonderful, compassionate people in the last year, it amazes me how strong people actually are. This year I will take it all in and enjoy every minute of life. Thank you to everyone who reaches out to me at just the right moment, those of you who read my blog, those of you I can call friends, and everyone around me who makes me who I am. This is just the continuation of a wonderful life.

A TOAST to 31!!!



 

22 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday friend! I hope it's your best year yet - and make sure you have a great glass of Pinot!

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  2. Happy birthday. Don't they seem to come faster and faster???

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  3. Happy Birthday!! Life is sweet, enjoy God's GIFT to you:)

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  4. Happy birthday! Enjoy your celebration of life today.

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  5. Happy birthday and many happy returns !

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  6. OMG, you're so young. Happy birthday Terri, enjoy sharing the day with the most important little person in your life (as well as the slightly bigger one you call husband!) Happy day :)

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  7. A very happy birthday to you! I too am 31 and found this year a bit anticlimactic around my birthday...and I love them too. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to share my birthday cake with her. That sounds lovely.

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  8. Happy Birthday friend! You're still such a pup. xoxo

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  9. A very happy birthday to you! I remember 31...about 17 years ago! It was good! Have a great day!

    MGM

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  10. Happy birthday, Terri! I hope you have a wonderful day!

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  11. Happy Birthday Terri!! Hope it's a good one.

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  12. Happy Birthday......Hope it's filled with lots of SMILES AND CAKE!!

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  13. Happy Birthday Terri! Here's to a cake filled with love! Enjoy!

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  14. Following you now! Happy Birthday new friend!

    www.barefootbysea.blogspot.com

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  15. Happy Birthday Terri! I'm 31 too. It's a great age to be.

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  16. Happy Birthday and have a wonderful celebration!
    Micki

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  17. Happy birthday to you! Sending many good wishes for a wonderful year!

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