A Big Day and Lots of Cool Stuff
04/04/2011
Last week, I celebrated my birthday.
When I was a kid, I loved having my birthday. As an adult, though, I just kind of let my birthday slide into the background of life. I wasn't all that excited about getting older, and I was never all that comfortable being in the birthday limelight.
Not anymore, though.
The whole cancer thing has changed my way of thinking. Now. . . I embrace my birthday! I want more birthdays. Because that means I'm still around to celebrate! And there can never - ever - be . . . too many candles!
This year's celebration lasted several days. Lunches out with friends, dinner out with Tom, a family party yesterday (we missed you, Erin!), and it's about to last several more -- my sister arrives later this week! I've had a great time. And you know what else is fun about birthdays? Cool Stuff! Like. . .
Plants . . . from my sister
and my pal, Sandie.
A great bag (made of woven, dyed grass made by Baskets of Cambodia) from my Mom and Dad.
This bag is so cool! The details are perfect
right down to the inside!
And Tom got me a rain barrel!
(This is not my actual rain barrel; this is the photo from the Gardener's Supply Catalog, where he ordered mine.)
It's good to have birthdays. Bring 'em on!
Sending you happy birthday wishes! Love the bag :)
Posted by: Michelle | 04/04/2011 at 08:17 AM
Getting older is a gift (or so I keep telling myself). lol
All your gifts are appropriate to the time of year. Come on spring!
Posted by: margene | 04/04/2011 at 10:39 AM
I'm with you on the birthdays! Glad yours was so well celebrated!
Posted by: Pam | 04/04/2011 at 11:17 AM
We had a friend that always complained about birthdays and getting older. I told him once that it was better than the alternative. Unforturnately he got his wish...he passed away in his 70s.
Your gifts are perfect and I think birthdays are fun...no matter what age you are!
Posted by: Marilyn | 04/04/2011 at 12:02 PM
Wishing you a Happy Happy Belated Birthday! Since your post last year I've enouraged many to celebrate the birthday! I always make the most of mine. And your sister coming can only mean your trip is so very close!
Posted by: Patty | 04/04/2011 at 12:40 PM
It should always be at a least a week of birthday fun. I'm so glad you had a good one. Love that bag! Although, the linky took me to a 404. :?
xo
Posted by: Cookie | 04/04/2011 at 02:32 PM
I am particularly fond of the lime-green planter that the croton? from your friend Sandie is in. Is it a vinyl bag turned into a planter or a planter made to look like a bag? Either way, tres cool!
Love the idea of a birthday week!
Posted by: kmkat | 04/04/2011 at 04:18 PM
Happy, Happy Belated Birthday to You, Kym! Your positive attitude always gives me a little lift. By the way, that's the cutest rain barrel ever. After you told us about your new I-pod last year, I asked for a gorgeous green one for my birthday, and I seriously love it for my gym workouts. You have great taste!
Posted by: kim | 04/04/2011 at 04:30 PM
Happy, Happy Belated Birthday to You, Kym! Your positive attitude always gives me a little lift. By the way, that's the cutest rain barrel ever. After you told us about your new I-pod last year, I asked for a gorgeous green one for my birthday, and I seriously love it for my gym workouts. You have great taste!
Posted by: kim | 04/04/2011 at 04:30 PM
A little late- but a BIG Happy Birthday to you! Lynn
Posted by: lynn | 04/04/2011 at 04:42 PM
Happy Birthday! And I love. that. bag.
Posted by: Diana Troldahl | 04/04/2011 at 10:39 PM
Hi There. I really like your site. I lost both my partents to cancer - I wish you well.
Posted by: Jay | 04/17/2011 at 09:10 AM