My Birthday Mantra

"It's my birthday and we'll do whatever I damn well please...dammit".

Worked out nicely. :-)

Yesterday, Don and I took off for a little adventure. Wine tasting, romantic dinner, a sleepover. Breakfast this morning followed by meandering and gallivanting, late lazy lunch, then home.

I came home to a Happy Birthday sign stuck in the planter by the front door. Inside, the place was decorated with balloons, a happy birthday banner, tulips in a vase, presents and a cake (homemade!) on a decorated table.

I've really not had a hard time with this "milestone" birthday. Well, until today.

Jeez...50.

I remember when my parents turned 50. They were old! *I* am certainly not THAT old. How could that be? Defies reason.

shrug.

I sure feel loved, though. Don and I had a really, really great time together. The kids gave me presents that I love....including an invitation for a special day together this coming Saturday. I'm really looking forward to that now too!

Lots of things to write about, but it is getting late. A person my age needs her rest before facing another week (albeit a shorter one than usual) at work. :-p

In the meantime, enjoy the photos....

Yesterday was a beautiful fall day. Cool, breezy, clouds, showers. Perfectly lovely.

A room at the inn...

Flowers from my sweetie...

Today, like summer. Sunshine, blue skies, warm air.

(p.s. Thanks again for the song, Lori. You made me SMILE!)