Maranda & Lane invited us over for a quiet dinner at their home. It was so nice. She knows that I never get coconut cake because no one likes it but me so she made me one. She made her daddy some fudge that was out of this world. They fixed one of the best dinners I have ever eaten. She had Pork Tenderloin Roast, Squash casserole (YUM), mac & cheese, butter beans (my favorite) and collard greens & cornbread. It was wonderful.
Maybe they will share some recipes!
Maranda & Lane went off into another room and came back with this beautiful cake and told me to blow out the candles.
I blew and blew and blew and called Randy for help. They had those candles that keep flickering when you blow them out. Their house is so beautiful. They still are remodeling and have lots to do. They haven't purchased their blinds yet so there is still plastic on the window. They have worked so hard and it is gorgeous. They have a separate formal dining room but it is not finished yet so we ate in the kitchen. It was so nice, quiet and peaceful and you can feel "love" in their home. Lane helps her with everything. He treats her like a queen and she treats him like a king. They are such a blessing to our family.
Thank you Maranda & Lane!
Then we went to our granddaughter, "Angel's" basketball game. It was so good. Of course they won. Actually they haven't lost any. She scored and played a great game. I know that I have not mentioned everything and everyone that did something for my birthday but I want to say thank you to everyone. You made my day! I don't think I have ever had so many calls, cards, emails, & messages than yesterday! Thank you. So much for keeping my birthday quiet!!! I love being 55 years old. It is the best time of my whole life! Seriously.
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I am so happy that you had a great day. I read your Mom's post and was thinking about you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
You deserve every bit of this and more!! Happy Birthday...
Happy Belated Birthday!
Sounds like you celebrated in perfect ways to make you one happy woman...surrounded by family...and special food prepared just for you.
Fifty five is just a mid way point in your life...so enjoy it.
Sounds like you had a blessed birthday. Thank you for letting us share a part of it with you!
Happy Belated Birthday - sounds like your day was wonderful!
Laurie
Happy Birthday. I'd love a piece of that coconut cake right now ;-)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY a day late.
Looks like you did have a special day. Do you know how rare it is to have a husband who can buy you clothes? Wow! Lucky you. I would be happy with a gift card to my favorite store. Now to be fair, Honey Bear has bought me clothes and done a good job but he absolutely hates to shop so I let him off the hook where clothes are concerned.
Oh, and I am about 5 1/2 years older than you.
Mama Bear
Happy Birthday I'm glad you got to spend it the way you want, with you family and friends!
A Very Happy one day late Birthday to you. My Birthday is also Jan.19. But I am old enough to be your grandmother. You are the first female I have ever found that was born on the 19. Have found lots of males born on that day. It is interesting to know that you and I share the same Awesome God and quilting. Sarah
I am glad you had a wonderful day! You deserve it. You are a wonderful friend to me. I am blessed to have you as a Godly friend and influence. I love your mother's post!! You are so blessed!!Happy Day After Your Birthday Friend!!
Wow, I am so glad you had such a great day! I know it was great getting to go to Maranda and Lane's for dinner,and then to watch Angel play ball!
Love
MOM
Val, I am so sad that I didn't know it was your birthday!! It looks like you had a wonderful one! I will make sure I know this next year! Happy, happy, belated birthday!!!
Love you,
Kim
I new there was some reason we became such good friends. Yesterday was also my mom's birthday! You would know that if I ever stopped being lazy and blogged. Now I will never forget yours!It looks like you had a special day, you deserve it!
I'm so glad you had such a wonderful day Valerie. And I'm pretty sure we must be sisters - I love coconut! I went to a friend's today for lunch and she had made coconut pie - I was thrilled. :) blessings, marlene
I'm so glad we established your true age...LOL! Love, Brenda
Happy Birthday!
Isn't it great when you think it's going to be an ordinary day and then there are suprises all day long? How fun!
Yes, Valerie - Happy Birthday . Sounds like yours was worth turning another year for. ~smile~
Happy Birthday :)
I'm so glad you had a good birthday, Val - you were an adorable baby, and you've grown to be a beautiful woman, inside and out.
What a lovely day you had, sounds just wonderful. Isn't being invited out to eat just the best gift ever. Thanks for sharing the photos of your special day.
It looks like a perfect way to celebrate your very special day.
I'm glad you had such a wonderful birthday Val!!! I've been busy signing up for your Friday night sew in and the project a month. I need to set some goals this year and maybe this will help!
:)
Sherry
Happy belated Birthday!! Looks like u had a great one. :)
Love,
Shannon Collins
Nope, we wouldn't allow you to have a quiet birthday! hehe You are so loved, Valerie, we just all wanted to celebrate YOU:-) I'm so glad that you had such a wonderful day and I wish you could email us all a piece of that delicious looking birthday cake and fudge!!! xoxo
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