Yesterday was my birthday! Just for the record, I turned fifty-six. I know, right??? When Steve and the kids asked me how I wanted to spend my special day, I knew exactly what to tell them. I wanted to be home. Doing what? I'm glad you asked! Well, allow me to share the way this introvert spent her special day!
I woke early and started my day like every other, with coffee, the pups, and prayers. Our friend Joe brought me the most delicious pumpkin-flavored coffee from Dunkin', and some even more delicious pumpkin pancakes from IHOP. Steve and I sat on the porch, and then I took a morning swim. After a quick shower, I snuggled back in bed for some TV time and an afternoon nap.
I woke to another surprise! Kyrstin brought me an iced pumpkin coffee and a pie from McDonald's. After a cozy afternoon and yet another amazing surprise of the most beautiful fall flower arrangement from Madison and Nicolas, we sat on the screened-in porch for some delicious Italian takeout that Steve picked up. We watched a movie of my choice, Greenland, and finished the day with some delicious brownies made by Flynn. I stayed up way too late reading in bed, but what better way to end a wonderful day?
There's a running joke in our family about my inability to smile naturally in any picture, and after seeing the options for this one, I have to agree!
It sounds like a perfectly lovely day! The flowers are gorgeous, the brownies look good and that sunset was amazing! Glad you had a happy birthday surrounded with love.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like the perfect Birthday to me. I'm glad you got to celebrate your way with all of your favorite people. May chapter 56 be a great one!!
ReplyDeleteFrom one introvert to another, that sounds like a perfect way to spend a birthday to me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Wishing you a year filled with blessings and joy.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday a day late! It sounds like the perfect day to me, minus the coffee! I would take a chocolate chai latte instead. You have such a wonderful family who showers you with their love. And I think your smile is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Betsy
Happy birthday sweet lady! Sounds like you got spoiled some and enjoyed a favorite day. I want to find that movie now and celebrate with you! Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeletePerfect birthday…happy day…brenda
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday - I think you have a lovely smile!
ReplyDeleteAww, happy birthday, it sounds like it was wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, a little late (but after 55, it's fine to celebrate for the whole month!)!! Your special day sounds just perfect. Sending a hug!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely birthday you had, Billie Jo. It doesn't get much better than watching a good movie, Italian food, yummy dessert, and pretty flowers. Oh, and that sunset! I know you were missing your mama on your special day, so sending you hugs from across the states here in blog land. You look good in RED, by the way. ; )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
The perfect introvert birthday! Happy birthday dear friend! I will pray especially for you and your intentions!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Sounds like a wonderful celebration complete with that beautiful sunset from your mom. Those first holidays/birthdays with missing loved ones can be so hard sometimes. Glad you had such a wonderful day. You fall inspiration calendars at the end of the posts are making me smile from my *91 degrees predicted today* area. I did light a fall candle though :) Hope you have a beautiful birthday week!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a perfect birthday! The sunset picture is lovely and a precious reminder of your mother. God bless!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Sounds like it was a wonderful day! Could not ask for more. I will be 56 in a couple of weeks and I would very much love to spend my day similar to your own. What beautiful gifts you received. Hope your week is as blessed as your birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely my friend.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday wishes to you, Billie Jo! It sounds like you had a very special day. What a beautiful flower arrangement you received! Yum on the brownies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect way to celebrate! Happy birthday dear One. May you have a year filled with blessings galore and so much love. 💝xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! The flower arrangement is gorgeous, and it looks just like fall. I like your smile, it does not look forced. This was just your kind of day for sure, no rushing about and having to dress up!
ReplyDeleteThis description of how you celebrated your birthday is PERFECT! I'm so glad you were able to see, do, enjoy all you have described. It's sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds the perfect relaxed and cosy birthday. Except perhaps the swim!..cosy AFTER. Lucky you, though to be able to do that from your home!
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely marvelous day! Happy birthday week!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Happy Birthday. 56 sounds young to me. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo. Belated happy birthday! Sounds like you had a great day. I will be sixty-six in less than a month, so we are ten years apart. I hope the next year is a good one for you. See you again soon.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a fantastic way to spend a birthday! To spend ANY day in fact! Happy Birthday Billie Jo. Glad you had a great day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! This sounds like my kind of birthday celebration!!! Have a week filled with wonder!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Billie Jo! What a wonderful day you had! David recently asked what I want for my birthday in October and I said I just want to be with you and the kids in a house, not a restaurant. It doesn't take much :) Just all the people, some yummy food and coffee :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very Happy Birthday, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect, perfect birthday! I love that you are surrounded by family and so much love. I loved my 50s! Have a wonderful day- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful birthday! Your flowers are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had my kind of picture perfect birthday, Billie Jo!! I know you enjoyed it immensely. Happy Birthday my friend. Oh to be 56 years young again! *haha* Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday! Sound like you did exactly what you wanted with a lot of tasty treats too! Beautiful sunset picture!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday YOUNG lady :). As a fellow introvert I can easily understand your choices for your special day. The most important thing is being remembered by the special people in your life and I can see that is what happened. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday !🎂
ReplyDeleteYou had a perfect day!