OK,, I am legal now....

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OK,, I am legal now....
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Mon, 04-20-2009 - 6:17pm

to be here!! LOL....I am now 60!


Thanks to those who posted birthday wishes..I was delayed in responding because all day Friday I was involved party prep and party, then we went away for the weekend.


Dgd,4, (almost 5!) came up with the theme:Ladybugs and butterflies


The cake lady did an awesome job on the cake and it was delish! I got 10 butterfly helium ballons from the dollar store, ladybug favors and chocolates


I had my kids, dgks, a few friends and a cousin from CT..it was perfect..and ,of course, dh!


We had great weather: sunny , 60's (by contrast today is 32, windy, snowy!!)


My dd gave me something I had longed for: a Playmobil dollhouse!! the dgds were thrilled too, the older one said "grandma likes toys!"


someone asked recently how I felt about turning 60, I asked "what are my choices?" LOL I am happy with what is. Some people don't make it to 60, like my mom, 58 only


I enjoy the dgks, my kids, I subbed today and had a great day..the kids, former students, colleagues


and I have this wonderful place here to go..with you lovely gals!


hugs


 

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Registered: 09-10-2008
Mon, 04-20-2009 - 9:44pm

My stock answer for that question? I tell them I feel the same as I did at 50, but everything takes m-u-c-h longer to do - LOL.

Great cake. I can't remember the last time I had a birthday cake. We were so broke in early years, that we only celebrated the boys birthdays, so it never was ingrained in them that MOTHER had a birthday. Actually, as long as my DM called me and sang "the" song, I was happy. The birthday after she died was really rough - kept waiting for the phone to ring. After that, I decided to take the day off from work and do whatever appealed to me on my special day.

Jacquie

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Mon, 04-20-2009 - 11:08pm

I love the doll house gift. Can I come and play???


60 was the only birthday I dreaded but I survived thanks to the active, youthful, and fun loving ladies here. This year I go on Medicare and it really doesn't bother me.


 



 
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Registered: 03-01-2006
Tue, 04-21-2009 - 7:24am

LOL..good response!


and good solution to your birthday dilema


we have to adjust to those changes in our lives over time...not always easy


although I did what I did

Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Tue, 04-21-2009 - 7:34am

sure, come on over and play dollhouse! LOL


Playmobil has become a "thing" with my dgds...the older one just loves it, so many detailed pieces...for awhile we had to do it only when she was here because the pieces were too small for the younger dgd...then a few months ago I said I thought she was old enough..when I came down form the attic with the box of Playmobil dgd,2, hugged me around my legs and said "thank you, grandma"


her mom said it was like I gave her a promotion!!


turning 60 can be sobering..it is a big number! this is the first time I have been this old! LOL..but you are right, beats the alternative...and we have much to be grateful for


(thanks for the BIG font..lol)


hugs

Dutch



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Registered: 09-19-2003
Tue, 04-21-2009 - 8:25am

well i really loved the theme that your dgd picked out!! the cake looks beautiful..the cake lady outdid herself..she is a true artist!! what a great day you had dutch,im happy for you!! surrounded by family friends and good food,who could ask for more!!


hugs min

    

                      

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Tue, 04-21-2009 - 9:50am

Exactly! you got it..who could ask for more!!


enjoy these moments when you can!!


and try to create some!


dgd is a good party planner! her birthday is Friday..5 !! her theme: medieval times...there will be jousting! LOL


hugs

Dutch



Dutch

 

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Tue, 04-21-2009 - 10:03am
Hi Dutch!
Susan siggie
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Registered: 03-01-2006
Tue, 04-21-2009 - 2:05pm

well, what a surprise to see you've crossed over here! LOL


yes, a nice group of ladies here and some are

Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Tue, 04-21-2009 - 4:40pm

Hi Sooze! Good to see you here. It's a great board. You can even come before your 60th birthday. Mindy has been here for a long time!


Hope all is well with you and your family.


Hugs,



 



 
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Tue, 04-21-2009 - 5:08pm

Dutch, how wonderful your party must have been, sounds like it was a lot of fun.

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