December 2, 2011

Today Is The Day...

This is what fiFtY sEvEn years looks like on me.
Today is my Birthday!
I'm sure you're wondering how I'm going to spend today.

This morning, I'll be with my girlfriends at Sandy's Quilt Shop for our Saturday Coffee Group. I won't say for sure, but there may be cupcakes!

Then, this afternoon Handsome and I are riding out on our Harleys to join members of the Port Charlotte Chapter of the Harley Owners Group to travel south to Ft. Myers.

Our destination is the Parrot Key Caribbean Grill on Ft. Myers Beach. We'll be dining on local cuisine, and watch the annual Christmas Boat Parade after dark.

There will be no alcohol consumed because we're riding, however, I'm making no promises that there won't be a Malibu and pineapple juice cocktail waiting for me upon our safe return home.

How does that sound for a day of celebration for a wife, stepmom and grandma who is and will always be young at heart?

I'm so grateful for my husband - who is my one true love, my family - who gives me purpose, my health, my friends, and above all, God - who continues to bless my life each and every day. I really have a wonderful life!

I'm so glad that you all care for me. You help bring the joy into my life by being a part of it.

I'm off to play! (I am taking my camera. Photos next week!)
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43 comments:

  1. MoonBeamDecember 2, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Fun and very cool!

    Happy Birthday!

    Bobbi

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  2. s.l.greekDecember 2, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    beautiful inside and out! happy birthday dear cousin and many many more. have a great day. hugs and kisses.

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  3. nancy hugginsDecember 2, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Hope you have the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER and many many more :)
    Hugs
    Nancy

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  4. aprilmecheelesdulllifeDecember 2, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Happy Birthday Donna !! Here's hoping you have a fun filled day!!!

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  5. Twyla and LindseyDecember 2, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Donna, wishing you the best birthday ever! Your day sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us! Twyla

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  6. sjmcdowellDecember 3, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Wishing you all the most wonderful things for your Birthday and may the years ahead bring abundant love and happiness in all that you endeavor.

    57 seven looks very good on you!!! :)

    Smiles and Sunshine,

    Susan
    xxoo

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  7. LaurieDecember 3, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Happy Birthday Donna! I just celebrated my 57th on the 22nd of November. I don't feel any older, and like you am enjoying life. Many more, Donna.

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  8. MinimissDecember 3, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Happy, happy birthday deat Deece. xxxxx

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  9. Sue ~ Granny's WorldDecember 3, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Happy Birthday Donna, have a great ride on the Harley, envy you the weather to ride out at this time of year. Ride safe

    Sue

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  10. Andi's English AtticDecember 3, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Have a really lovely day. xx

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  11. Angela RichardsonDecember 3, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Happy Birthday Donna, it sound like it's going to be great.

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  12. peggy aplSEEDSDecember 3, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Fifty seven looks really good on you! A blessed and joyful birthday to you, Donna!
    hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  13. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesDecember 3, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Happy Birthday, Donna, you look gorgeous! What a day you have
    ahead of you. Enjoy every blessed
    minute of it.
    Warm Holiday Wishes Everyone!

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  14. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 3, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Happy Birthday Donna! You look very beautiful and I love your sweet smile. You are such a lovely person both inside and out.

    I think your plans for your birthday sound wonderful. I think the key to staying young is to be happy and never take for granted all the blessings we've received.

    Big Birthday hugs to you.

    Sissie

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  15. Mosaic MagpieDecember 3, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    A Very Happy Birthday to you my friend! The day you have planned sounds wonderful. In 11 days I will show you what 56 looks like on me!
    Deb

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  16. Judy CDecember 3, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    You look marvelous! Happy Birthday!and Happy riding, enjoy your day.

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  17. ClaudiaDecember 3, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Happy Birthday, dear Donna! One of the joys of blogging has been meeting you. I hope your day is fun and filled with love, laughter, family and friends.

    You're younger than me! A mere child.

    xo
    Claudia

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  18. natalysneedleDecember 3, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    57 looks GREAT!

    Happy Birthday to you!
    Happy Birthday to you!
    Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday
    Happy Birthday to youuuuuu!

    Have a great day celebrating.

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  19. Wendy AspinallDecember 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    HAPPY fIFTY SEVEN YEARS YOUNG Donna . I hope you have a super fun day hugs wendy

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  20. The Farmer's AtticDecember 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!!

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  21. Vintage SandyDecember 3, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Happy Birthday to a beautiful lady sounds like a great day have lots of fun & travel safely!!

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  22. Jan MDecember 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Happy Birthday! Your celebration sounds delightful! May you be blessed with many, many more birthdays!

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  23. GerryARTDecember 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    You're just getting a good start on life, Donna. Lookin' GREAT ! ! !

    Happiest of Birthdays for a Great Gal

    hugs
    Gerry

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  24. ShirleyDecember 3, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday Donna, Your day sounds like lots of fun. We are in the 40's and raining. Have fun on your Harley, that is what my daughter likes. She has a black one that they take to shows and won with. There little boy thinks he needs his to take too. Enjoy many more birthday's to come Hugs from your Missouri Friend.

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  25. WWDecember 3, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Happy Birthday Donna!!!
    You age beautifully, I hope I look as good as you when I hit 57.
    I love how you stretch your birthday out, I would love to do that. But, since I only get gifts on my birthday and don't have a ton of friends to celebrate, it's usually just a one day affair.
    I hope you have fun on your ride, I know how much fun it is to get together with bikers and ride off into the sunset.

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  26. Patty C.December 3, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Happy Birthday
    I hope you have a wonderful day !!!!

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  27. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsDecember 3, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birrrrrrrrthhhhday dear Donnnaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Happy birthday to yoooooooooooooou!!! Yipee!
    Love ya girlfriend!

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  28. Terri GordonDecember 3, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Happy Birthday Donna! Sounds like a wonderful day! I hope you have a wonderful time. Hugs, Terri

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  29. SarahDecember 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Well, you look terrific! Hope your day is filled with special pleasures. Loved seeing your gift book titles. That image of the rabbit ridding the roo is too cute. Is that a book as well?
    Birthday hugs ~ Sarah

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  30. JillayneDecember 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Have a wonderful day Donna!
    And you certainly do look like someone who is young at heart and full of life!

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  31. Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose CottageDecember 3, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Well, happy, happy day to you! Fifty-seven looks fabulous on you. Have a super duper day. ; )
    ~Michele

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  32. Quiltin' SandyDecember 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Lookin' great, Donna.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
    p.s. Check your emails. Sandy. :)

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  33. Mary AnnDecember 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Happy Birthday Donna!! You are such a talented girl for such a young lady!!! Can't wait to see some birthday pictures!

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  34. ChrisDecember 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Happy Birthday Donna!
    It sounds like you are going to have a wonderful day!

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  35. AnnesphamilyDecember 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Hi Donna! My other birthday twin! I have several here in blog land! Came by way of Sherry at Country Wings in Phoenix. Glad to meet you and Happy Happy Happy Birthday! You are a baby! I am 5 8 today! New following you!

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  36. Grandma Yellow HairDecember 3, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Happy Birthday sweet Donna!
    You look marvelous for 57 and I love the day you have planned.
    Sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate a Birthday.
    My oldest son Chad's birthday is today too.
    Your both special to me.
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  37. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Happy Birthday Donna :) 57 looks beautiful on you, and the happiness shines in your eyes! You are indeed blessed and isn't it wonderful? :) Have a wonderful day, well, evening now and I hope you get to celebrate for a few more days! :) Karen

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  38. Visits With MaryDecember 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday to UUUUUUUU...))smiles))

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  39. KrisDecember 3, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Donna - Happy, happy birthday to you, you youngster you!! You look fabulous on the outside and I know you are fabulous on the inside!! Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us!! Kris

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  40. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartDecember 4, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Donna I wish you the very happiest and brightest of days today! What you have planned sounds wonderful and I will be waiting to see all the photos as you post them. Have a safe and memory filled trip, you are in my thoughts this day...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
    Tina xo

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  41. CreateologyDecember 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    You are such a beautiful lady and you look fabulous for fifty-seven! Happy Birthday all year long and keep celebrating. You really do look so good dear...Birthday hugs to you...

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  42. ImagiMeriDecember 5, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Dang woman......I'm fifty one and I can only dream I'd look that good at 30. You are a stunner, for sure!

    I wish you a belated happy birthday and God Bless.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  43. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 12, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Donna, I'm so sorry I missed your Birthday. It sounds like you had a great day!! You look wonderful, I've got you beat tho, I'm a year or so older than you. Happy late Birthday, Girl! xoxo

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Thank you so much for leaving a comment today. I'm using new settings on my comments so that I'll be able to respond to your messages to me. Be sure to come back to see my replies!

Blessings, Donna

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