December 5, 2011
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Without words, let me bring you up to date on the last two weeks, starting with the day after Thanksgiving:
Okay, I just can’t help it — a few words. In one week, I’ll turn 60. On November 20, the Farmboy turned 60. It seemed to our daughters that the twin occasions demanded celebration. They surprised us. Told us we were going to youngest daughter’s for a hayride, and we acted accordingly. With the help of a conniving friend, they managed to have us stop in town, and there they surprised us. A lot. I’m still surprised. Surprised that I’m going to be 60. Surprised that I didn’t catch on to their elaborate plan. Surprised that I don’t feel old and worn out. Surprised that so many people turned out to surprise us. We loved it, and we’ll have this warm memory forever, to warm us on cold days.
Speaking of cold days, it snowed nicely today, enough to coat the trees and grass but not enough to make the roads slick…the best kind of snow, just right to prod the sleeping holiday spirit that has sadly not stirred in my heart until today. I think I can now get out the decorations and begin to make plans for baking and gatherings.
Another thing that helped kindle the spirit:
Lucy’s first piano recital! (She is six.)
And big sister, Emma, played, too. (She is eleven.)
And then went straight to a b-ball game.
It was a GOOD weekend. And it’s been a good two weeks.
Now for CHRISTMAS!!
Comments (10)
happy birthday!
looks like a fantastic weekend to me.
That was so sweet that they gave you both a surprise party! And seeing the girls at their piano recital warms my heart and brings back such good memories! My Amanda, who is now a piano teacher herself, didn’t take on any students this year with a new baby, and so we had no piano recital in our lives this year!
Happy birthday! Looks like you’ve had a lovely Thanksgiving/Christmas season so far.
I miss my daughters’ piano recitals. The lessons ended a couple of years ago when the teacher died. Occasionally they’ll play at my house, but I often forget to ask.
Lucy is a beautiful girl. Great photos of your beautiful family. Have a wonderful week coming up.
I enjoyed this (almost wordless) post. Congratulations on your 60th birthday. You are so young!
Your photo’s are wonderful, as always.
Love the pictures of the Grands!!
Happy 60th to you and hubby. You look amazing Janet!
Pictures of piano recitals bring back memories of those our daughter participated in! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Our Christmas will be on the 18th. Sorority will be here for lunch with their spouses the 13th. Church program and meal is the 11th. No wonder I’m not losing any weight!!! The weeks you have had were great for holiday spirit.
You have a beautiful family.
Happy belated birthday, Janet. Sounds like a great celebration. You made me smile at your surprise at being 60. How’s it feel now?
You have a lot of good little models in your family. And I enjoyed your sycamore article in the paper.