Thursday, September 17, 2009

Belated Birthday to Me

Ever have those days/weeks when so much is happening that you truly get "evented" out? That was me this past weekend. My birthday was Sunday, but since the week leading up to it was so...filled... I was done with "energy". I was so pleased to spend my birthday somewhat secretively. Just Eric and Gwen, family phone calls, and some sweet presents. No guests, no cooking (we just had leftovers and fresh peaches instead of cobbler), no clean up, no rowdy singing or large numbers of well wishers at church. Just one of those days when I wanted no attention and no drama. And I got it. What a wonderfully relaxing birthday I enjoyed! Strange to be 27; that sounds tons closer to 30 (aka. kinda old) than 26 did. I definitely wanted to document some of the lovely presents I received.these lovely cards are from Mama Allan-- and gals in the family who worked together to make them for me! These are just some of my favorites. I'm always amazed...
and this book! Woot woot, I can hardly wait to read it! I'm forcing myself to finish other dutiful tasks first before I begin... because if it is anything like Hunger Games, there won't be any way to put it down once I've started! Now I can take my request off the waiting list at the library! :)

I also got a great rice cooker, very handy, since my other one broke. (for some reason, I am awful at cooking rice without a rice cooker. I burn it every time. and I am NOT exaggerating about that!)
I am thrilled to have the Wicked piano and vocal music now! Fun times are ahead, folks!
and some delicious orange soda, orange candy, and orange hand sanitizer! So fresh and happy smelling!

Thanks to all of you who remembered me and love me. I am truly blessed to have spent the past 27 years with family and friends like you in my life.

11 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! I'm sorry I didn't know! (but it was probably for the best since you wanted low-key). You are such an amazing person and I always enjoy hearing your wisdom and insights into life. Happy 27!

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  2. Elisa! Happy Birthday! I know this wasn't your intent by posting this to get a million happy birthday wishes, but I hope you do have a great year. As I kept up with your blog and little convos we've had here and there it sounds like 26 was a full year for you. So many wonderful things happened. I hope 27 is just as great.

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  3. Glad you had a nice birthday and that you enjoyed the gifts. Love you, hon!

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  4. I am not even kidding - I have had 'making cookies for Elisa' on my to-do list all stinkin' week long!! I am SO sorry ... but after reading this I guess it's okay that I can't seem to get my bum in gear. It's always fun to have a later reason to celebrate, right? Either way ... be expecting those yummy cookies soon. :) And I have to tell you - my sister bought Catching Fire and I read it as fast as I could!! It's AMAZING! I really like it - which I normally don't like sequels as much, but this one is definitely good!! I can't wait to talk to you about it! :) Yay for not having to wait for the library! haha ...

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  5. happy birthday, cuz! you're so young! lol

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  6. I'm so glad you had a nice birthday! Those cards are so cute. I have heard that Hunger Games is a good book. I will have to check them out. Happy Belated 27th!

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  7. Happy birthday! You'll have to tell me how that book turns out... I am looking forward to reading it myself!

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  8. Happy Birthday!! I understand about wanting a quiet birthday, so I'm glad you had a good day! Okay, I'm SOOooo jealous you got Catching Fire!! I want to borrow it!! I feel like it's never going to be my turn on the library list. So, if you're waiting to read it.... :) Also, your pillows look fabulous! I'll have to come over and see them in person.

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  9. You are old. Heavens. Andn I'm older.

    I just bought Hunger Games today. Exciting!

    And I think I know why you have a hard time posting. Apparently, you have two profiles. This is not the same profile that you connected to on my blog. I had the hardest time finding your blog b/c you have two profiles. So maybe you are signed in wrong when you are trying to post.

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  10. Happy Birthday!!!I hope you love the book....I am so jealous because I am number 300 and something on a waiting list. I will survive barely!

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  11. Happy Belated Birthday! I did actually think of you (and Eric Frederickson)...I know I should have called. Forgive me?

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