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Friday, March 15, 2013

Dear Birthday Girl

Dear Birthday Girl - Oh my goodness did you get a surprise yesterday.  Your good friend, Marti decided since you had reached that grand age (mentioned in earlier posts)  it was time to party, ofcourse without the BirthdayGirl knowing anything about it until she walked into the restaurant and the group that had gathered rang out "SURPRISE".  The Birthday Girl was totally stunned and definitely surprised!!


Dear Marti, you are definitely one of the best and dearest friends any girl could ever have....I know the BG loves you with all her heart.


Dear Elaine, what would we do without your love, your kindness and your wonderful wisdom...


Dear Girlfriends....you provide so much joy to the birthday girl. She can't begin to tell you what your friendship means to her..Your helped the birthday girl get through some pretty tough times.






Dear Mary & Bonnie....oh my the BG has such talented and giving women as friends.  Mary delighted the guests with her tulip bouquets in darling little rubber boots on the tables and Bonnie decorated the beautiful birthday cake....now how did she know that the BG loves anything related to teapots or teacups.




Dear Kelly, if it wasn't for your sweet Mother, the birthday girl would have never met some of the wonderful women in her life.  Tell her I think the BG may still be upset with her for closing the Stamp Shack those many years ago.  That was the best job the BG ever had and all the fond memories still linger.


Dear Sue Ann & JoAnn, what good friends you are to the BG....Sue Ann you presented the BG with the cutest apron with cherries (oh so cute) and with her name embroidered (by the very talented Sue Ann).  She wore that apron for the rest of the day, happily posing for pictures in her new attire.  And JoAnn, you gave her a book filled with tidbits, you know how the BG loves tidbits of information to share on her blog.





Dear the Day After, the BG is still relishing the thoughts of yesterday, reliving the moments in her heart and feeling so blessed to have a bounty of good friends.

Live with intention.
Walk to the edge.
Laugh.
Practice wellness.
Play with abandon.
Continue to learn.
Appreciate your friends.
Do what you love.

My new mantra for the new decade.....

And linking to Nancy's Random Five on Fridays....ok mine are not so random, but felt the need to share.




Until next time.....




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33 comments:

  1. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestMarch 15, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    How nice and you have beautiful friends :-)

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  2. NancyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    So many wonderful friends that really know how to celebrate a birthday! They all look like such nice ladies -- and I love the cake and the apron and the wellie boot... all of it!

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at R5F today Deanna! Much appreciated my friend.

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  3. SnapMarch 15, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    What a beautiful post! Beautiful ladies to celebrate the birthday of another beautiful lady! Wonderful! Love the tulips in the wellie -- clever!

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  4. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 15, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    sounds like you had a ball - everyone else too. so fun!! keep celebrating!! ( :

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  5. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopMarch 15, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    How lovely and what good friends you have.... Love the apron....

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  6. TexWisGirlMarch 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    just love the shot of you in your apron! great boot full of tulips! and a great looking cake! you have a lot of lovely souls around you!

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  7. LindaMarch 15, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Dear BG,
    You have lovely friends! Thanks for sharing this special moment with me! I'm so happy to read all about it, you are loved, you are one in a million! A true gem!

    xox,

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  8. BarbaraMarch 15, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Oh my, you must feel you're the luckiest girl on earth! You have marvelous friends, who made your birthday an unforgettable day. Love that little boot, its a cutie.

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  9. AndeeMarch 15, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Oh what fun! Tiny wants a piece of your cake! He said it looks so yummy. I love the apron.

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  10. Karen LakisMarch 15, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    What a nice surprise! You have some wonderful friends, and I'm so happy they made this birthday special for you!

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  11. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    How fabulous!!! What a bunch of beauties!!!

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  12. EG CameraGirlMarch 15, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Thia is such a lovely thank you post, Deanna. I bet you are truly fun to spend time with!

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  13. renae March 15, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Oh Deanna! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY. I have missed you so. Glad you dropped in for today's Feature with Tamar. Isn't she the greatest? Your friends here are so cute. I loved all of their photos. Great time/party!!!

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  14. NancyMarch 15, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Looks like your girlfriends did up your birthday in grand style and it was obvious you were all having a wonderful time.....Girlfriends are the best; what would we do without them......So glad they treated you like a queen....

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  15. DottiMarch 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Wonderful post! Thanks for sharing. Did you cry? I would have cried. Love those tulips in wellies, I need to remember that. I think Campbell has some she's outgrown. This was a well-deserved party because I know you are a loving, giving friend, too; it's always a two-way street. (Quick story: Seeing your apron and blouse combination, I must share this with you. Campbell's father supervised her wardrobe this morning. She chose a pink and white striped shirt and a pink plaid skirt. When her mother gently told her "for future reference" that stripes and plaids don't generally go together, she sobbed. She was so proud of her efforts.)

    xoxo

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  16. Yolanda RonaldoMarch 15, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    What a cute little party! I love having surprise party's, its just so much fun. Happy belated birthday!!!

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  17. Gail DixonMarch 15, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I love this post! It was almost like I was there. Those rubber boots were precious and such a novel decorating idea. You are blessed with a great group of girlfriends. :)

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  18. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 15, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Wonderful party with wonderful friends- what fun!

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  19. terriporterMarch 15, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Love this post, Deanna, and seeing you with all of your loving friends celebrating your big day. They say you reap what you sow and you sow nothing but sunshine and happiness, so naturally you have many friends who return that to you. Love the apron! You'll have to wear that when we come to visit!

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  20. BarbMarch 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    What a wonderful birthday! You are truly blessed to have all of these people in your life!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Deanna ~ you totally amaze me! I hope my life is filled with as much enthusiasm and zest for life (plus the multitude of friends) when/if I reach 70!! Happy, Happy Birthday new bloggy peep!!

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  22. RobynMarch 15, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    What a great post, Deanna! Looks like you had a perfect day.

    Your quote at the end is lovely and fitting.

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  23. Carole M.March 15, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    what a beautiful event especially for you Deanna; how fabulous you must've felt on the day. Congratulations again and thanks for sharing a delightfully, happy, post

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  24. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    It looks like you have many blessings. I wish you many more.

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  25. heyjudephotographyMarch 15, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Looks like you have a great group of friends, and I'm sure your party was so well deserved. Fun!

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  26. NickiMarch 15, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    What a fantastic group of women. It would appear that you are truly blessed as are the women who have you as their friend. Wonderful post.

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  27. BarbaraMarch 15, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    How cute and Happy Birthday again to you. See you soon

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  28. LauraMarch 15, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    A very Happy Birthday to you! What wonderful friends you have, you are truly blessed. The images are brilliant too. Hope you had a really special day.

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  29. Leave It To DavisMarch 15, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Very few people have more than one true friend...and look at how blessed you are! What a wonderful group of women to do something to bring someone so much joy!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Now that's what makes daily life so much more meaningful - GOOD loving Friends -- It looke Like this day will be cherish for EVER!
    Hugs

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  31. Rosie GreyMarch 16, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    How fantastic, Deanna - such a great surprise! And such wonderful friends - oh my, I can see all the joy and fun everyone was having!

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  32. Nina March 17, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    Such a lovely surprise ~ Happy Birthday, Deanna! Our friends are the best gift indeed :)

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  33. Tracy P.March 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    This is so wonderful! You obviously spread as much love and joy in real life as you do on your blog. So fun to see it coming back to you. Your friends are all just gorgeous. So glad they let you take their pictures! :-)

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