This month is IVDD (Intervertebal Disc Disease) Awareness month. Along with Dodgerslist, I want to continue to give others hope that IVDD is not a death sentence. Joie was my helper in this video and I think you will see in the video toward the end that she thinks Dodgerslist is pretty cool, too. Thank you Dodgerslist for all you do to help save dogs lives!!
My actual birth day ended with a lovely dinner out to a local restaurant with John and my friend, Cassy. I couldn’t have asked for a better day. More photos from the day and evening on Facebook. Tonight I’ll finish my celebration with a sleepover with Cassy at my best friends home, Victoria, who is my birthday buddy sharing the same birthday as me.
I woke this morning at 5:30 am and it hit me… I AM 50! Here we go into the second decade. Looking forward to the ride.
If you follow your heart, it will take you to the right and best moments life has to offer.
Giving back to others with no expectations brings rewards one never expects.
Laughter is the best! Laugh as much as you breathe.
Love is the best feeling in the whole world.
There is no one like me (or you!) so claim your uniqueness and wear it proudly.
Today is my birthday, though I’ve been celebrating all week! Gosh, a girl only turns 50 once, right? Be sure to read to the end of this post as I have a special offer for my birthday!
This morning I awoke at 5:50am… earlier than usual. I wanted to be sure I saw John before he headed out the door, so I could get my birthday hug and kiss from him. But he was nowhere to be found. I was a little disappointed.
A few moments later as I was perusing the paper on my ipad, Kylie barked and startled me. I looked out the front door to see John and Cassy walking through the front yard. Hmmmm, I thought, what are those two up to?
With funny grins on their faces, they got me out the back door onto our deck. As I glanced toward my writing cottage I realized they had been quite busy! They happily and proudly claimed themselves as the “birthday bandits,” opening the door to my cottage so I could see what they had been up to.
I was presented with a “Princess” tiara which I am still wearing as I write this post. It’s not everyday a girl gets a tiara, so one must wear it while she can, right? See my photo album of celebrating 50 on Facebook, which I’ll continue to add to the next two days.
I’m not one for big parties and it is this special, quiet moment with John, Cassy, and my furry girls that has my heart full up with love. Having Cassy in my life right now as she is transitioning in her own young life, as I begin my second decade, to me, is pretty priceless. I couldn’t have asked for a better morning to start my birthday! Tonight we all head out to a local restaurant which I’m really looking forward to. To top off the birthday week, Cassy and I will be having a sleepover at my best friend, Victoria’s house, who also happens to share the same birthday as me. Mexican and Margarita’s will be our feast! Plus no doubt lots of giggles.
A special thank you to my sister, Paula for making my birthday special with all the bath goodies she made me, tucked inside the “scrapbook” box she made. Also to my dad for taking me to lunch and sharing some things with me about my grandparents I never knew before! I found out at one time they lived right around the block from where my friend Victoria now lives– so I’m anxious to check that out tomorrow. And they owned a grocery store at one time!
Last, but not least, a very special thank you to my mom for a birthday lunch that will be an amazing and beautiful memory for me. I’m so touched by all the thoughtful gifts also– you spoil me! But I’m not complaining. <GRIN>. I’m so very grateful you brought me into this world. I’m so proud to say I’m Barbara Gail!
I’m so happy to be here at 50! Looking forward to the next 50!
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