Sunday, July 11, 2010

A Wonderful Birthday and a New Look

I’m not really feeling much older but maybe a bit wiser!

So now after our huge weekend we’re just pooped
and relaxing – and I had time to revamp my Blog –
not sure if I like it because there are some areas
I don’t know how to change – tried but need help.
I can’t get the header to center…any ideas what to do?

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This was  a very full birthday weekend to say
the least…we haven’t  been home much
at all since early Friday morning.

We left here to head to Janesville on Friday to pick up
a few needed items at some of the big box stores which
we do not have close to us…it’s always a jaunt
if we need anything major.
After shopping most of the morning and through
lunch time we ate lunch at Red Robin.
We only had appetizers and walked out of there after
paying a $24+ tab! Yikes…
But it was good!!

We then called my brother to see if they were
going to be at my aunts place
because we wanted to visit her and thought it would
be nice if we all were there at the same time.
As it was he was just on his way there to
visit her so our timing was great.

Well, as usual she had made a dessert and
offered us some – trying to be
nice guests we naturally said YES, thank you!!!!
It was just carrot cake but very, very good.

Headed back home in time to do a couple chores
and decided we just weren’t hungry so had a pizza and
chips…sometimes that’s our ‘don’t know what to have’
meal but it works.

So on to Saturday – we got up early to walk
so we could beat the heat but it beat us…very warm
at 7 a.m. and got humid very fast…the walk
was an hour and I was beat by the time we got
home but cleaned up and headed out to
Menards for some lawn materials and then
I got kind of a dizzy feeling and a bit sickish
feeling too – I know it was the heat and also not
having anything to eat so we went to George Webb’s
for breakfast – only ate half my meal but it did help.

On to home, did some cleaning, laundry and then got
ready to head to Janesville to go out to eat
with my brother/wife and my sister.

5 of Us my 66th

5 of Us my 66th at table

A great meal was had as usual and the company
I couldn’t ask for better…my siblings are my best friends!

They sky was horrid when we headed out and
fortunately we pushed all the screen room furniture into
the center anticipating a good rain – and sure enough –
as we headed back into town around 9 p.m.
we saw branches, twigs, leaves and other items strewn
everywhere…there was a huge storm that went through shortly
after we left with wind, rain and then tons of hail…even when
we got home there were piles of it on our porches
in the corners and a couple of our tomato plants were
battered as well as the plants in the garden.
The man next door said he never gets concerned
in a storm but this one was huge
and the hail came so fast and thick.
Glad I wasn’t here.
Here’s what the sky looked like as we were leaving
doesn’t look too scary but it was only 4 p.m.
Lots of lightening in the light cloud
Storm rolling in
Storm 1

But here’s what we saw on our way home at 8 p.m.
Still stormy but a great sunset
Sunset

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Then today (Sunday) our middle son held a brunch
at his home for my birthday with all our family –
it just keeps going and going!

He made bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast,
fruit and the most wonderful new red potatoes he fried
with onions/green peppers/garlic cloves and
seasoned with ‘Famous Dave’s’ seasoning.
I’m wanting more!

Oh and a wonderful fruit tart with ice cream
for dessert – perfect!
I took over fixins’ for Mimosa’s –
oh I have a headache right now!

So that’s my weekend.

So now that I bored you with all this chatter –
here are just a couple photos from today…
wish I had some decorating photos but
haven’t purchased anything or tweaked anything lately.

 

Husband was in charge of the camera both days
so we don’t have many interesting photos!
He doesn’t like to take pictures

Today at Brunch

Me and Alex Flowers
Alex brought me a bunch of flowers
She stopped and picked them out
one by one before coming over…
she’s just the sweetest granddaughter!

Jesse 2010

Emily and Joe 2010

Aidan and Grandpa

Playing in yard

Brett and Heather 2010

Dan cooking 2010 
Didn’t get pictures of Mary Ann or Jamie…not sure why…
Sorry girls…love ya!

Thanks so all my family for a wonderful birthday weekend
I needed it more than you know.
HUGS!

Karen and Mom

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43 comments:

  1. Oh, Karen.............you had the best kind of birthday, celebrated with your loving and very good looking family.
    Hey, Doug took some pretty good pictures!
    Happy Birthday blog Friend.

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  2. well I say you had a fab-u-lous birthday...love the photos too..;) take care and heres a pinch to grow and inch..(something we used to always say)..;)

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  3. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, KAREN !!
    SORRY I MISSED THE DAY BUT KNOW YOU HAD A GREAT TIME WITH ALL YOUR FAMILY..
    NOT GONNA ASK YOUR AGE, BUT YOU LOOK LIKE A PRETTY YOUNG CHICK...LOL
    I ALWAYS LOVE READING YOUR BLOG..
    GLAD YOUR STORM DIDN'T DO ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME..
    BLESSINGS,
    MAURINE

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  4. Oh Karen, It sures sounds like you had a fun filled birthday weekend.
    How wonderful!

    We have had storms roll through here today and more on their way. We lost power for about an hour. Hope we keep it on.

    Your new blog look is wonderful.

    Happy belated Birthday Sweetheart!!

    Take Care,
    Tam

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  5. Karen~

    Looks like you had a wonderful time. Happy Belated Birthday!!

    Hugs~Becky

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  6. Happy Happy Happy Birthday Weekend!!!!!!!!!

    Janet

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  7. Happy Birthday Karen!! Sounds like a gret one. Since you travel over to Janesville, have you ever gone over to brodhead? there is a great little prim shop there called Harvest Moon. I have done some work for her in the past. Worth a stop. I know when I am out, I am always looking for another prim shop. Enjoy. OLM

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  8. What a wonderfully full birthday weekend you had Karen!! Family and friends - with food! Can't beat that! Happy Birthday again!

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  9. Happy, Happy Birthday Karen. You deserved everything you received. It's so great to be with family and I know about siblings being your best friends. Mine are, too. Many Happy Returns.

    Susannah

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  10. I love the background on your blog! You sure did have a eventful weekend! I know I said Happy Birthday on facebook, but gonna say it again!
    Happy Birthday Karen!

    Hugs,
    Tammy

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  11. Happy Birthday Karen! Looks like you had a very special birthday celebrated with your loving family!

    Blessings,
    ~Lynn

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  12. Karen ~
    Happy, happy birthday! How lucky to have spent it with family.
    Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
    Pug hugs :)
    Lauren

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  13. Sound like you had a great time!!

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  14. Happy Belated Birthday, Karen! What a weekend!!! Sounds fun!

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  15. Happy Belated Birthday Karen..You sure did have some super packed fun filled days..And best of all they were filled with family..The best kind..

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  16. Hi Karen, Looks like you had a wonderful Birthday weekend with lots of family...that's the best! Happy belated Birthday! Kim (Old Road Primitives)

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  17. Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday weekend! Happy Birthday!

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  18. Karen, what a wonderful way to spend your birthday weekend :) Happy Birthday girl!

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  19. Sounds perfect and you look wonderful! Hard to believe you had another birthday. I'm glad you had a great time with your family. That's the best!

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  20. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    You were busy girl...nice to be so cared about.
    Isn't that little Aiden too cute?!
    What a wonderful family all so eager to share your day with you.
    Birthday Blessings,
    Dale

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  21. Happy Birthday Karen!! How very nice to be able to have a long weekend to hold your celebration with your favorite people and great food as well!! Since Birthdays only come once a year, I am of the opinion that you need to enjoy it as LONG as you can!! Glad you did too!! Special wishes for a special gal!!
    Birthday Blessings~
    Julie

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  22. Karen~

    Happy birthday! It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday weekend with your family! I hope you have a wonderful week!

    ~Dan~

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  23. Happy Birthday Karen!
    It's so special when you spend it with family. Glad to hear you're feeling better. Gotta watch yourself in that heat.
    I think it's great that your hubby took responsibility of the camera. He got some great photo's but sorry he missed the two girls.
    Enjoy your week!
    Blessings~ Birgit

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  24. Karen, Happy Belated Birthday. What a great way to celebrate with all of your family. ~Ann

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  26. Oh my gosh Karen I made a lil' typo and wanted to rewrite my comment! LOL!!

    Karen Thank you so much for sharing your birthday with us. xoxo You look so beautiful and happy in your birthday pictures! Even the storm that planned to roll in decided to celebrate your special day with the gorgeous gift of a sunset fitting for a princess (and priMcess hehe) Happy birthday Karen! xoxo I also love..LOVE the new background here!

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  27. Happy Birthday, you had a great and wonderful weekend birthday with family and friends!

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  28. Oh, what a beautiful family you have. Happy belated birthday and many more. I had to catch my breath reading, I can't imagine how you felt. You were queen for a weekend! Looking forward to more pictures.
    Warm Regards,
    Susan

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  29. Karen,
    Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday weekend!! And Happy Birthday...a little late.
    ~Cindy~

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  30. Happy Birthday, a little late, sounds like you had a good one and all that food is making me really hungry! Your grandchildren are all adorable, but that Aiden looks like you could just squeeze him until he pops! What a cutie!

    Cathy

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  31. Looks like you had a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed seeing your pictures of all your family. Those grandkids are sweet for sure. Glad you had a good birthday.

    Carey

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  32. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND! Sounds like it was a great celebration weekend, nothing like spending time with friends and family. Your grandchildren are all adorable - just like their grandma! Hope you have a relaxing week, Dawn

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  33. Karen, Happy Belated Birthday. It looks like you had a wonderful time. The new look on the blog looks great.

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  34. WOW...you had one busy weekend :) Lot's of food and family, can't ask for anything better. Happy Belated Birthday!

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  35. Karen, You sure do have a wonderful family and Happy belated Birthday, You look BEAUTIFUL and you DON'T look like a Grandmother AT ALL!!!!!

    I LOVE the new look of your blog!!!!!!!! It looks so prim and no one eles has this!!!!

    I love ya! I just wish we lived closer and we could go shopping, people would think we were sisters!!!LOL What is your secert of looking soooooooooo young!!!!!!


    Much love,
    Tricia

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  36. Happy Belated Birthday, Karen.. Nothing better than spending it with the ones you love best... May you have a wonderful year...
    Blessings

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  37. HI Karen!
    Happy birthday my friend! I loved hearing houw you spent your weekend. You are so lucky to have such a loving and close family. Makes those birthdays even more special.
    I think your blog looks great~ including the header pic. Looks centered to me. I love the photo.
    We got some heavy rain here too. Our corn was breathing a huge sigh of relief!
    Take Care!!
    Beth

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  38. Happy Late Birthday!
    So glad you got to spend it with family and friends...
    annnnnnnnnd a mimosa lol!
    Big hugs~
    angie

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  39. WOW!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday!!! You certainly have a beautiful family!!!

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  40. Karen,
    I'm late with my wish........but hope you're bday was the best one yet!!! Love the new look of the blog too!

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  41. Happy Birthday to you! I also have a birthday this month to celebrate. It warms my heart to see that you have such a caring and loving family! Shows what good work you and hubby did raising them and aren`t grandkids wonderful! Your new blog is very nice! A perfect birthday celebration!
    liz

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  42. Happy belated birthday Karen! Your weekend sounds awesome! Love those sky photos - just beautiful!!

    ~Neenee~

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  43. Happy belated Birthday Karen!! You had the most wonderful celebration of all... being surrounded by family and friends and love! What more could you ask for?

    Oh, and that sunset picture is beautiful!!

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Karen