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Friday, August 22, 2008

Happy Birthday to...

...me!!! Yes, that's right, today is my birthday. And this is me trying to be happy about that fact. I'm not sure when it happened, but I turned the corner from being excited about birthdays to kinda sorta dreading them! Now all they do is make me feel like life is rushing by WAY too fast. I wish I could be more like my two and a half year old. He *adores* birthdays, his and everybody else's. He learned quickly that birthdays = cake, and boy does he love cake! I also recently figured out that to him, cake = frosting! He was eating a cupcake recently - ate all the frosting off and said "more cake please!". He takes after his mommy - I love the frosting best too. I've never understood those people who say "oh, the frosting is toooo sweeeet" (<-- that is meant to be read in an annoying, whiny little voice). I say, "corner piece please!!!" LOL! But this birthday is especially yucky because I've just sorta been in a funk lately, too. I guess it's due to the thing with my dog. And the fact that our house selling didn't happen (we officially took it off the market last week, we're going to try again in the spring). I've been doing Weight Watchers and that hasn't gone well the last few weeks (hmm, perhaps that's related to the frosting thing??) ;-) I actually hit my 10% goal, for those of you who know WW talk, but then I creeped back above it again. I even got myself a Copic airbrush tool as a reward, but I haven't used it yet because I no longer "deserve it" until I get back to 10% again!!! I haven't had enough time to blog, I'm sooooo behind on all of the blogs I love to read it's pathetic (I'm to the 1000+ point in Reader where it stops telling you just how far behind you are...) Anyway all of it has combined to make me feel rather blah. But........... it's a new year for me! Maybe I need to snap out of it?? I'm spending my birthday on a plane headed up to Cape Cod - now that's not too shabby, is it?? As you are well aware, I have two beautiful kids that I couldn't be more proud of (as witnessed by the fact that I force photos of them on you at every opportunity!). And good things are happening just this week - I've gotten some WONDERFUL birthday RAKs in the mail already. I had two sweet bloggers, Nic and Jane, give me the "I *heart* your blog" award, which totally rocks. (and I just made myself chuckle by typing Nic and Jane, which sounds like Dick and Jane - I'm such a dork!) I won some AMAZING blog candy over at Colleen's blog - I get to attend one of her My Creative Classroom courses for free!!! How cool is that?!! I'm going to take the ABCs of ATCs - fyi if you want to be my classmate! Sign up!!!! And finally, one of my stamping IDOLS gave me a birthday shout-out on her blog today, and mentioned my From Courtney's Closet challenge. Did you see it?? It made my day, that's for sure. Actually, let's make this interesting - a little gift to you on my bday - if anyone actually reads this rambling post, AND knows who I'm talking about - leave a comment. First one to get it right will get some little blog candy goodie mailed to them when I get back from vacation! Here's a hint - she's one of the nicest and most talented stampers in the whole world (wide web!), she lives in the Upper part of my home state, and she loves to stamp sim... - errr, wait, that's too big of a hint! ;-)

Ok I'm off to hob-knob amongst the elite. I'm secretly hoping for cool weather so there will be no pressure to actually go IN the ocean (ie Home of the Sharks). But not too cold that Carter can't play in the sand...! I was hoping to be all cool and get some things stamped to schedule some posts while I'm gone, but who was I kidding? There *might* be an FCC challenge next Thursday - a photo for inspiration but no sample from me (and a round-up from this week). No promises though. The house we're staying at is supposed to have high speed access, but we'll see... Anyway - have a WONDERFUL week and I look forward to blogging with you again soon. :-)

OH and btw - the cute stamps on today's card are all from HAMBO STAMPS!!! :-)

35 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! Don't dread them...look at them each as another year to cherish you family. Your shout out came from "No Time To Stamp", Sharon Johnson. Thanks for the chance for some candy.

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  2. Shut up! Happy birthday to you. I'm celebrating your birthday reading back posts on Cake Wrecks, thanks to you. Hope you have a special day! AND.....yes I read the whole post.....and I just happened to have Sharon Johnson's post open on bloglines! How funny. Wow, you ARE cool. ;)

    Dina @ mamadinis

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  3. Happy Birthday to YOU!! :)) Have fun!

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  4. Happy birthday! New day, new year, and new opportunities to meet your goals. You can do it!

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  5. Happy Happy Birthday Libby! You're not old -- having kids just makes you feel that way. I'm also a "corner slice frosting-loving" kind of gal, and I see nothing wrong with that! :) Have a splendid birthday and vacation at the Cape. Oh, and I love the card too!

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  6. Happiest of Birthdays to you. I'm here because of Sharon Johnson's post about your birthday. I have fun with my kids on my bday and celebrate that I'm with them another year!

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  7. Happy Birthday to you!
    Happy Birthday to you!

    Happy Birthday Dear Libby!
    Happy Birthday to you!

    You know what tune to sing this to huh! Hee!

    Make your family spoil you...eat cake...do some stamping!

    Not to further check out your blog...

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  8. Happy Birthday Libby,
    Sharon sent us over to wish you a Happy Birthday! I am "celebrating" today too! But, I am a lot older than you. I love birthday's and each year I am thankful to celebrate another one.

    Have a great day and enjoy every inch of that frosting!!

    Joan

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  9. Happy Birthday Libby! Hope your day is perfectly fabulous :)

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  10. Happy Birthday girl!!! I know what you mean about the birthdays, I have one coming up soon too and I'm dreading it!

    Have a good one, we only get wiser with age ;-)

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  11. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! A new and fresh start, that's what it is. Enjoy your vacation!!!

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  12. It's your birthday, you can do ANYTHING you want. You can lick every bit of frosting off of the entire cake. Go ahead, lick it clean. (Um, I'll pass on a piece though.) But you just treat yourself royally, because you deserve it. Have a great day.

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  13. Libby Happy, Happy Birthday!!! Sharon was kind enough to send us all here to wish you a good one and it sounds like you need the well wishes..lol. Just remember life is about progress not perfection. Give yourself a break today and enjoy your special day.

    Debbie/Phx, Az

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  14. Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a fabulous day!!

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  15. Libby- Have a happy happy day and hope that it is extra special.
    Happy Birthdy!!!!

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  16. Happy birthday Libby!! An excuse to eat cake = a good day. Party in style!

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  17. Yippee!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Have a GREAT day!! Sharon Johnson let us all know "today was your day" and I'm so glad she did! Your blog is awesome ... thanks for sharing!!

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  18. Happy Birthday -- I hope you have a great day! The card is adorable!

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  19. ha! I came over from Sharon's blog so it has to be her - Happy Birthday to you, Libby! I can feel you about all the things that make you a little bummed but it's good to focus on all the GOOD and that you have MORE of - you mentioned your trip, all the blog candy, your friends, your precious kids, wonderful DH (oh wait, did you?) HA! I hooe you have a fabulous day & trip!! btw, I read your WHOLE post {hugs}

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  20. Happy Birthday to you. Have a great one followed by a fantastic year.

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  21. Boo me!! I have your birthday written down, and I knew it was coming up. Of course your card will be late. Anyhow...I hope you have a wonderful birthday! Your card is so adorable!!

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  22. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Maybe from this year on instead of calling it your Birthday it could be "cape cod day" to remember your trip! Have a good one xxx

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  23. Happy Birthday Miss Libby! Yes, time does seem to get away from us all, but as long as you take a few "Cape Cod" days here and there, it will help you keep life in perspective! Enjoy your day!

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  24. Hope you had a wonderful birthday!!! Your card is delightful. Have a great time with your family!

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  25. Happy Birthday! Your shout out would be from Sharon Johnson over at No Time To Stamp. Love her blog.

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  26. Happy, happy birthday, Libby! Now I'm a day late whereas before I was a little early. I just can't seem to hit the mark! I hope you're enjoying your vacation on the Cape. Hey, I'm ancient compared to you so don't be trying to make me feel even more ancient. BTW, I saw Sharon's post, too.

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  27. Yep, I just saw the shout out on Sharon Johnson's blog! Happy Birthday! I feel your pain, but at least you JOINED Weight Watchers...I'm still just thinking about it! Enjoy your time on the Cape; The weather's been amazing up here in New England; I just got home from a week in Maine. So cheer up, and have lots of frosting!

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  28. Happy Happy Birthday!!! I know what you mean about dreading birthdays... after I hit (and passed) my 35th, I stopped counting.

    Now I just figure that I'm like a good wine... getting better with age!

    You have a wonderful day... and enjoy Cape Cod. Some day I'd like to visit that part of the country. (And stop in and see you!)

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  29. Happy Birthday, Chick-a-dee. I bet your shout on the blog was from Sharon Johnson.

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  30. Happy Belated Birthday, friend! I feel awful for missing it, but that's easy to make up for... :) Get out of your funk, okay? But I know how you feel -- totally been there and am kinda doing that! Anyway, I love ya and I know you're having a good time watching the DNC. Have fun on the Cape and say hi to my preppy brethren for me! {{{{{Libby!}}}}} and a pinch to grow an inch!

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  31. Happy belated birthday Libby! Hope you have a wonderful vacation on the Cod - We all hit slumps in our life, you'll get through this one too!! I laughed when you said you had over 1000 posts on google - oh my - I thought I was bad after our move with over 600. Wow - I know how overwhelming that feels! Hope you have a fab time at the coast and come back feeling rejuvenated!!

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  32. Happy Birthday to......You! I enjoy your blog and stories very much! Looking forward to CC Challenge this week, too!

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