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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

27 of 52 weeks

If you saw my last post, then you get a picture of what my sisters did for me the day before my birthday. I had informed everyone that I DID NOT need a party or anything else for this birthday, they gave me one when I turned 40, and that was enough, thank you very much!! My very much older and bossier "Sistah" informed me that she did not live here then, so didn't get in on the fun, so it didn't count, and SO THERE!
SO the girls settled for giving me a "WAKE" the morning before......(here) and letting everyone know far and wide that it was my birthday and to send me cards/greetings. And, do you know how many pages 80 facebook posts makes? I do......16!!!

So here's my 40's bash they threw:





Kara was born 2 weeks after I turned 40

This week on my birthday.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!
Our 2nd oldest daughter and her co-worker came home on Monday night and brought my younger kids home that had been out visiting their other sisters. I fixed supper & a yummy cake to celebrate.





Tuesday, On my birthday Jana fixed lunch, and we invited two more of her co-workers over. What a very special day! It had been 10 years since Jana was home to spend my birthday with me!




I was thrilled to get this picture, since it's been a long time since we had one of just us two together!


I got 28 cards, 3 e-mail greetings, 2 e-cards, and 80 happy birthday messages on my facebook page, plus a couple on here on my last post!!
Oh yes, and a red rose from my middle son, and a bouquet of fresh flowers from Jana!


My friend Sharon and I go back a long ways! Today she came down to spend a few days with me. I stood up with her at her wedding, and loved on her babies back when I was a teenager. We've been thru alot together.
Everyone keeps telling me that life at 50 is much more fun....so bring it on!
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20 comments:

  1. More Than Words7/02/2009 02:25:00 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday!!!!

    What a blessing to be loved by so many!!!!

    I have a friend who just turned 50 today!!

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  2. Huisman57/02/2009 06:53:00 AM

    Isn't celebrating so much fun?! Your cake looks delicious, too!

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  3. Darcie7/02/2009 07:46:00 AM

    It looks like you had a truly special birthday, how wonderful that Jana was able to spend the day with you.

    Wonderful memories and wonderful pictures.

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  4. Anonymous7/02/2009 11:26:00 AM

    Wow this was awesome!! I loved looking at the pics!! Thank you for sharing your birthday with us, even though you didn't want a party! :)

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  5. Traci K7/02/2009 11:30:00 AM

    Looks like you got pretty pampered on the big 5-0! I love the 40 pictures too! The rest home sign is priceless! Too bad Mrs. Headwig couldn't make it to your party. I'm sure she would've loved to be there!:)

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  6. Kristin7/02/2009 12:08:00 PM

    So, last week I read "40 is the new 30" so that means, "50 is the new 40"! Who decides these things? :) Thanks for sharing your special day with us!

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  7. Heather S7/02/2009 12:12:00 PM

    Looks like a memorable bday!

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  8. Shasta7/02/2009 01:22:00 PM

    You are obviously loved very much!! Happy belated Birthday to you! Great pictures of you and your family and that cake looks so good!

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  9. Clair7/02/2009 03:05:00 PM

    More Happy Birthday. I think you are very lucky to have such a fun loving large family to share all that birthday fun with! You go and enjoy it now!

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  10. Judy Cronk7/02/2009 08:17:00 PM

    Just stopped by to enjoy more of your pictures!

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  11. Carin7/02/2009 10:14:00 PM

    Now THAT is a birthday you will never forget. How wonderful and you are so well loved. Funny cake! I bet you were all smiles the entire time. happy Birthday again!

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  12. kim7/03/2009 12:07:00 AM

    you look like you have such a warm family and happy birthday

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  13. Anonymous7/03/2009 07:08:00 AM

    What great pictures! Happy Belated Birthday!

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  14. Kat7/03/2009 10:38:00 AM

    This looks like a fun birthday celebration. What a testimony that so many so fit to make the day special for you! Happy Birthday...my whole family enjoyed the slide show.

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  15. m&mleach7/03/2009 10:51:00 AM

    Happy Birthday Wishes from your Vegas Fam! (Sorry we are late as usual) Have a great 4th of July! We hope to see everyone soon.
    Love,
    Matt, Mandy & Jayden Ray

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  16. jrjelinek7/03/2009 12:58:00 PM

    Thanks for sharing the picture post. Can't imagine how I managed to miss your 40th and 50th both. Just remembered I have a sister that is turning 30 this year that I really don't want to miss seeing so I'd better take that weekend off just incase I'm not still on maternity leave.

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  17. Mindy7/03/2009 02:34:00 PM

    mmmm, i want some of that cake. i wonder if you'd mind sharing the recipe?!

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  18. Sharon7/04/2009 10:35:00 AM

    Glad I could join in the fun. Great to spend a couple days with you!! Love & Hugs!!

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  19. vinda7/07/2009 12:01:00 AM

    happy b-day!!!!

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  20. Anonymous7/07/2009 09:47:00 AM

    Happy Birthday, Maxine. I'm just now getting around to blog comments, but it looks like you've been busy and happy. You're making the other side of the hill seem like lots of fun! :)

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