Today is my sixtieth birthday. I will not comment upon aging because I do not have time as the day is not over yet. Anyway, Matt and DIL Ashley and Alexander appeared on the doorstep at nine with grocery bags. They then took over the kitchen to prepare Crêpes Filled with Almond Whipped Cream and Strawberries (and blueberries) from the Top Chef cookbook. Oh, I almost forgot the main event. Before they started cooking, everyone presented me with a little gift bag with a variety of kitchen tile samples to choose from. The plan was to redo one kitchen counter today and the rest later on. We headed out to Lowe’s to buy supplies, the favored tiles and a new sink. Later I will post a photo of my demolished kitchen because it looks like we’ll be eating takeout for a day or two. Not complaining, of course!
To be continued …
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Sandi 07.01.08 at 8:09 pm
Happy Birthday! Ah, to be 60 again. My birthday is also this month,just 2 years older than you. I’m enjoying this decade so far.
Liz 07.01.08 at 8:49 pm
Hi Julia,
“Happy Birthday!” I hope the rest of your day was filled with happiness and joy.
What a wonderful present to have someone do the cooking and who can cook.
I can’t wait to see your tile choices. I want so to redo my kitchen.
I hope all of your wishes come true, dear friend.
Hugs
Elizabeth 07.02.08 at 3:20 pm
Happy slightly belated birthday Julia, your birthday sounds as special as you. I’m happy for you. You deserve to be spoiled. I guess you’re looking forward to have your kitchen finished. Hugs
Liz 07.03.08 at 7:52 am
Hi Julia,
Hope you are having a wonderful day.
Hugs
kate 07.03.08 at 8:45 am
We’re Birthday twins!!!! Happy Birthday!!!!!
Lori Madison 07.03.08 at 5:58 pm
Dear Julia,
I am sorry I missed your special day but I will be sending you a little something shortly. You seem to have such a thoughtful family. You don’t look 60, I mean that *smile*
Claudia 07.03.08 at 6:47 pm
Hi Julia, Happy belated Birthday, I didn’t know our birthdays were so close. Looking forward to see the new Kitchen Counter. *hugs*
Merri 07.03.08 at 7:29 pm
Julia!!! HAPPY belated birthday!!!!!
You have the auspicious honour of sharing your birthday with Canada!!!
Sounds like it was off to a great start!
AGE is NOTHING…my mom is celebrating her 94th next month!
Take care..
((hugs))
Nikki 07.04.08 at 11:56 am
OH NO!!! I’m so sorry to have missed your birthday, I really must get back into the habit of visiting more often! A VERY happy belated birthday, it does sound like your day was beautiful and well thought out by Matt and co. I have a little bit of news on my blog today as well
Lots of love x
Joan 07.04.08 at 9:28 pm
So sorry that I missed your birthday, but here is a New Orleans hug for you (((Julia))) Looking forward to seeing the pictures of your kitchen…I have so much to do in my kitchen too! Now I want to wait until after the hurricane season is over! That’s all I need to put all the time and money into the kitchen and floors and have a hurricane wipe everything out!!
Toni 07.08.08 at 8:23 am
And here I missed your “39th” birthday party Julia..
I would have just showed up for the crepes alone. Sounds like your family gave you a perfect day. And just remember, the number “60″ is far from old, just ask me… I passed it awhile back.
Have a lovely rest of the week my friend. ~Hugs~
Liz 07.10.08 at 12:21 pm
Hi Julia,
Stopping by to say, “hey”. I hope you all are doing well.
Hugs
Nikki 07.13.08 at 10:27 am
Hi Julia, just popped by to see if you’d posted, hope all is well with you and your family. Thanks so much for the kind words regarding our upcoming nuptials
Lots of love xxx
Connie 07.19.08 at 6:19 am
Hi Julia: I can’t wait to see your kitchen. Happy Birthday. I’m so sorry I missed it. HUGS
Toni 07.19.08 at 1:26 pm
Happy Saturday Julia;
Thought I’d drop in to see what’s new. Hope all is well with you and yours my friend. Have a lovely weekend. ~Hugs~
Elizabeth 07.20.08 at 9:46 pm
Hello Julia, you sound so busy, I hope you’re enjoying your vacations & doing all the things you want to do. Take it easy, hugs