Welcome to my party. It’s my birthday today!! January 4th. I’m 39…so that makes this my last official birthday. I did a guest post today at Country Girls’ blog on some fun fashion tips for the New Year so go visit her (and me) there. Her blog was one of the first one’s I stumbled upon when I starting blogging and I have so enjoyed getting to know her. She’s funny and sweet and what a fantabulous birthday gift it is to post for her wonderful readers today.
My birthday could possibly be the worst conceivable date. As a kid, I always got the “This is for Christmas AND your birthday” and as an adult, I’ve usually signed my name in blood by this time that I will not under any circumstances eat buttercream icing. Alas. But the girls and I made a cake (this is actually the one I made for Stevie’s birthday—but mine will be just as laden with transfat and high-fructose corn syrup) and bygolly I’m gonna have a piece. You have to have cake on your birthday, right? Even if you’ve sworn off all simple sugars?
Leave me a birthday challenge or comment and I will pick a winner randomly to receive a ‘few of my favorite things’–gift from me.
and my husband bought me a Nikon d90! Omilands. This is the stuff that obnoxious amateur photographers are made of. And you thought I took a lot of pictures before.
Stevie had a hard time comprehending why I could possibly want this camera. “The other works fine doesn’t it?” And then it hit me when we were watching football last night on our HD TV and our HD receiver…..it was language he could understand.
“So, honey remember how your life changed when you watched your first HD football game? Remember how the hallelujah chorus began to play as you watched Adrian Peterson break twenty tackles and you could see the mud droplet fly up from his cleats and every detail of his triceps muscle? Remember that? Well, that’s how you’ve impacted my life with this camera.”
He turns away from the football game and makes strong eye contact and gives me a sincere nod and says “Really? Good for you then.”
Good for me, good for us all. I have however discovered one small downside. I was taking some self-portraits yesterday for the post at Country Girl’s blog…..when I took a few that were way close-up…..of my face…..in all its glory. Yikes. That’ll make a girl run to the dermatologist quicker than you can say Dolly Parton. So, if I ever need to show you my new eye shadow or a new delightful MAC lip gloss, I shall use the other camera. And for that job, it is just fine. Thankyouverymuch.
So, honey thank you so much for this gift. I only hope to learn how to use it enough to deserve it. And I promise not to take close-up pictures of your face. Unless I’m trying to prove a point.
Leave me a birthday challenge or comment and I will pick a winner randomly to receive a ‘few of my favorite things’–gift from me. The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine upon you.
The Lord look upon you with favor,
And give you peace. Amen.
Happy Birthday Edie!!! 39? Wow you look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I’m so excited for you that you got your camera. Good analogy with the HDTV (my hubby and son had a fit when we got ours too; i’m a little oblivious to it). Okay your birthday challenge from me is to do whatever it is you LOVE to do all day long (even if that means eating ALL the refined sugar you want!!) Happy Birthday again! Hope your day is wonderful.
Happy Belated Birthday Edie! So glad you got the camera of your dreams. My birthday challenge to you is actually for your avid readers. I love your insight on the serious issues. I enjoy your lighthearted ones too, but you really get me thinking about my own thoughts and perceptions. I love to read your opinions on books especially and have found myself rushing to order one when you talk about it. Hope you had a great day yesterday!
Hi Edie. I read your post at CG! And I wanted to come on over here and wish you big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!.
Thanks for sharing your how to dress like a celeb tips. (I’ve notice they hardly ever match.) I think I am going to try to mix it up a little and live a little freer with the wardrobe after reading you!
P.s. I like you so much already I am going to link you so I can read you more and more!
Love and helium balloons on your day!
Dana
Well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet Edie! I will be 38 in a couple of months. You look GOOD, Girl!!! I hope your day is beautiful and blessed.
And since I already won once from you please don’t put me in the drawing. I want someone else to get your great gift of goodies.
xoxo, Ang
Oh HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! My birthday is 11 days before Christmas, yours is 10 days after…trust me I know EXACTLY what you went through each birthday! LOL
Hope you have a wonderful day, you look great!
Happy Birthday Sis!! You do look great at 39. And I am sure, even if that darn camera shows more of your face than you want it to, you still look good. Have a wonderful blessed day and enjoy that cake…I wish I was there to enjoy it with you. Love you bunches….
i challenge you to let go and live more than you ever have —
edie? you are meant for greatness….Have you reached it? Almost. You are so amazing.
You have tackled a lot of fears in the past year — but there is one more you are holdin on to…. let go and trust HIM. Your footsteps are ordered by HIM — You will be at the right place doing the right htings at hte right time IF you listen…and trust.
oh edie – i am so blessed to have such a giver in my life.
remember at the end of the day life is about ONE things — OTHERS
No go live…
ps if i win can i have your boots in the first pis?
i think i heard god that the boots are what you are afraid of letting go.
I KID! I KID! I totally kid.
Kinda
cg
I just found your blog this morning and I laughed at your explanation about your camera vs. your husbands hdtv. I had that same discussion with my hubby a few months back and Santa was very good to me this year with a bright, shiney new Nikon! He got a new Blu-ray. 🙂
I really enjoy your blog and will be back!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Ooops! Here is the link to my blog! Didn’t want you to think that I was a lurker! God Bless!
Happy Happy Birthday…came to you via country girls blog…found a new love for my morning coffee. Not going to get anything done. 🙂
Happy Birthday Edie!!!
I’m happy for you that you received the camera, I just know you will have bunches of fun with it. I hope you have a wonderful Birthday,
Tam
happy happy day to you. just found your blog through country girl. you are just too cute and i love your layering advice. i think i’ll try it today!
Okay – found you thru CG and am “hee hawing” my fooish head off!
Great way to start the day!
Peace,
~Mad(elyn) in Alabama
http://www.xanga.com/madewyn
Happy birthday Edie! And I love all the layering advice, you look FABULOUS! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Years! Enjoy your new camera…way to go HUBS!
Happy 39th, Edie! You don’t look a day over 29!!! This is my first time to comment but I’ve been reading for a while now. I too am ecstatic since I just got a Nikon D60 from Hubby for Christmas. Oh how I wish I had thought of that HDTV analogy when I was begging for it. Well, I look forward to being inspired by you in 2009.
Happy Birthday!
As the parent of a child with a birthday on 12/28 I understand. Trying to make it it's own day is hard.
Thanks for your recent visit & comment at my blog. Loved your layering tips on CG's blog. My babysitters aways come in layered, so your very hip & with it, I'm trying.
Yeah on the new camera! I love mine & carry it far more than I ever carried my other one. Plus evey photo I take my kids ask, Is that going on your blog?
My challenge. Capture a pic that can describe this whole day in one photo (Ok that's to hard – so take lots & share)
Have a great day & keep up the great posts, I have so enjoyed them & see that we have lots in common. (you never know how what you write my help or inspire others)
Enjoy your day!
Happy Birthday Edie. Congrats on the Nikon D90. My husband has been wanting one for a long time so you’ll have to let us know if you love it. 🙂
Happy Birthday Edie,, Yours was one of the first blogs that i started reading and I so enjoy itg and I’m so jealous of that camera!!!
I stopped by country girl for a look at the fashions, ,and just let me say that I was the one you heard saying,, “yeah right that looks good on you but on me?? not! My girls tell me all the time that I dress old,, so maybe I’ll have to try your tips for ’09. Thanks for sharing with us
Happy Birthday Edie! Can’t wait to meet you IRL! And that camera…you almost feel like you’re cheating on your husband with it…I did anyway! My motto this year is to “Live without Fear!” Go for it!
Happy Birthday Edie! Thank you for sharing so much on your blog.It’s so fun to visit. You seem so beautiful inside and out. Enjoy your day.
Happy Birthday! Have fun with your new camera and ENJOY your cake.
Happy Birthday Edie!!!! (I sang the whole song in my head to you) You do not want to hear me sing out loud! You look FABULOUS! And a Nikon D90!!! Woo to the Hoo!! I LOVED the way you explained your excitement to your hubby! Perfect!!! Have a wonderful day! xo Keli
Oh, and the challenge? Hmmm…I say take that D90 and go take loads of pictures!!!
Happy Birthday Edie! I know just what you mean when you talk about high-definition pics of yourself. That is exactly what I was feeling when my hubby had laser eye surgery. Prior to that, we usually saw each other nekkid sans glasses, which was pretty much an slightly blurred, almost air-brushed image. Now, he was able to see my body with all its imperfections, stretchmarks, etc. Yuck!
Well, anyways, girl, enjoy your B-day, and that sweet camera. And don’t worry too much about those close-ups. We all have our imperfections. And, heck, I adore those friends who share them with us. It allows us to be so much easier on ourselves, don’t you agree?
Wishing you a GREAT BIG Happy Birthday! Have fun with that cool camera of yours. I really just want you to know how much I love your friendship and know you are cherished deeply by all of us here at Dibb house! Enjoy all the sugar you want!
love you much! Cindy
ps: I am wearing 2 tops, 1 sweater, a cute little jacket and 2 necklaces today – (in honor of you)
happy day! i can’t wait to see your pics with the new camera! birthday challenge…hmmm…you seem to have a lot going on already!!!
Happy B Day Edie! I am having my last official birthday this year too! LOVED your guest post on Country Girl – I have been stalking you both ( errr I mean reading your blogs) this whole month… you both give me a lot to think about, laugh about, and enjoy and I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
I work from home too and have about the same uniform as you:)
Happy Birthday to you! You really are the cutest 39 year old! Your birthday challege is to stay in bed all day, have all your meals (and cake) brought to you in bed, and start reading a fabulous book in bed (like Wally Lamb's new one). Just lie there and think about what a great wife & mommy you are. 🙂
Happy Birthday!!!!! I’m so happy for you, have fun taking lots of photos!!
Happy Birthday Edie, sorry I’m a day late, I’ve had my parents in town. I’m so envious of your camera, I am however getting myself the D60 this week. I hope it’s not too complicated because I don’t like reading directions. Hope your birthday was awesome. Go Vikings!!
Happy Birthday, Edie!!! What a great birthday present! I hope you enjoy the cake… it sounds delicious!
Happy Birthday Edie!! May this one be your best one yet and may you enjoy each of the many blessings God will gift you with this year!!
Happy Birthday Hot Mama! I’ve been on a bit of a blog break since have been out of town so long. How nice to come back on your birthday! You look fabulous and I can’t wait to catch up on what you have been up to for the past little bit! How is Hanky Panky working out? I am potty training 2 boys, so it is probably about the same. They pee in the floor etc. FUN TIMES! I guess I better go and hop over to CG to check out your fashion tips. Hope your birthday is as wonderful as you!
Not looking to get a gift cause got one to give! It falls in two of your obsessions categories. I know you had a fabulous birthday cause I saw the camera and the cake and the blogpost. I’ll try to connect with you at dance tomorrow. Happy Birthday, friend!
i wanted to come over and formally wish you a happy birthday!
let’s see…. my birthday challenge for you is….
go eat another piece of cake!
you know you want to!! 😉
Happy Happy Birthday Edie!
I just *found* you late last night and already you have been such an encouragement to me!
Happy Birthday! Today is my husbands birthday too! He got the short end of the stick this year…”Merry CHristmas AND Happy Birthday Honey!”
I love the comparison of the camera and the HD tv! Now your husband GETS it!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!!! May this year be full of love and happy memories!!!
Love the cake..so cute!!! WOW…that camera is great…enjoy! I am learning my camera..I need a class!
Again..happy birthday!
-sandy toes
Loved your post over at Country Girl! I took your suggestions to heart and layered my outfit for church this morning. I got quite a few “hot mama” comments. Wahoo…thanks to you!
Happy birthday! Mine is Dec. 23rd so I hear ya on the gift thing! Congrats on the fab camera!!!!
boots with red dress??? please spill the beans cause you love me…
cg
Happy Birthday to you! I’ve been visiting for a short while, after seeing your garland at the Nesting Place. Obviously, I enjoy coming back here! Hope you had a wonderful day.
Happy Birthday to you! And I loved your guest post on countrygirl. LOVE your style. Love all the dresses layered – love the necklaces – by the way I know where you can get some really cool necklaces – JK!!! Anywho – LOVE the boots. Wanna share your sources. Ok enough of my rambling hope it was a great one!
Happy Birthday. I really do enjoy reading your blog. Glad you were able to make a camera analogy with your husband’s HDTV and football… sounds like my house. (All I need is the camera now.) Hope you have had a great day and your cake was deee-lish!
Happy Birthday! I found you through Country Girl and i’m really excited about reading your blog – esp the homeschool posts. My challenge isn’t. . . just take a day for yourself – like reading a book in bed half the day, or hanging with the kids – whatever would recharge your spirit. Have a great day!
Karen
happy birthday!!!!! I could only dream of looking so great at 39 🙂 I hope that you have a blessed new year
Happy Birthday, Edie! Congrats on your new camera – can’t wait to see all the photos you are going to take with it, especially that gorgeous puppy and the new wall color, whenever you decide to paint!
Happy Birthday Edie!!! Hope it was great.
My brother was born on December 26th, and I think he got MORE birthday presents than anyone else. My cousins always remembered his birthday — since they were Christmas shopping anyway they got him a birthday present, too. They were out of the gift giving mood by the time my birthday came around in July. Even now, I always see him on his birthday and always get him a present. He rarely even sends me a card. Not that I am bitter, though ; ).
Take care,
Beth
Happy Birthday Edie! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog and getting to know you this year. You are beautiful!
First of all- Happy Birthday girl!! You look great.
Second of all- I hear on the camera and know you know why I don’t post many pictures of myself- the camera is too good! lol. It’s scary to see myself shot with a good camera- I was fooling myself these last few years… I really am 35. 🙂
Enjoy the new camera… it’ll be fun to see what you come up with, with it AND for your home . 🙂
Happy [belated] birthday to YOU!!! That cake looks so darn yummy, I might steal a slice of it through the computer screen.
So after reviewing your fashion photos… I’m wondering, what brand of jeans would you look at if you were a 5’4ish gal, 36, um, size 4ish but curvy? No skinny legs, usually have to get a “short”, don’t want to look like a teenager. I normally Gap long and lean or something in their curvy line. I have a rear. Help a gal out!
Edie..
Happy birthday..
If forty is the new 30..
then what is 64?
the only difference I feel now as opposed to back then is..a bit stiffer, can't stand in tall heels quite as long.. and a few pounds healthier than the anorexic look of back then..My mind still rules..and I am still the same me..just a bit older.. and wiser and a whole lot happier!
enjoy the new camera..
and again.. Happy Birthday!!
Love your blog..
warm hugs..laughing smiles..
Loui♥