But now that I'm a middle-aged gray-haired lady, I am grateful that I have an August birthday because it provides the opportunity for:
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| 447. Lobster rolls! |
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| 448. Time for sitting on the beach, inhaling salt air, and taking in quintessentially New England scenery. |
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| 449. Getting to have my feet in the sand. |
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| 450. The chance to wear a birthday crown while walking the streets of a coastal New England village. |
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| 451. And the opportunity to see colorful boats which I wouldn't have noticed except that Ethel, who is an artist, sees things like that. 452. And receiving the gift of hearing Ethel's stories of childhood memories and magic from this place. 453. And knowing that we have a loving Father who gives us moments of magic when we need them most. More gifts, more magic: 454. Hot, freshly ground and brewed coffee ready and waiting for me every morning. 455. The husband who bought me the coffee maker and sets it up for me each evening (even though he doesn't like coffee). 456. My friend Sue feeling strong enough to invite me over for lunch; grace to receive the gift of a meal from her (and a Mother of the Bride t-shirt!). 457. That Christ continues to pursue my heart. Joining with Ann VosKamp and others at Holy Experience, counting the gifts from the hand of our gracious gift-giving Father.  |
11 comments:
Could we meet someday over loster rolls? :) Happy Happy Birthday.
Coming by from Ann's blog. Your list is beautiful, your photographs are amazing! Happy birthday!
Nothing would make me happier, Jodi. Especially if you brought blackberry cordial. And wore a crown.
Happy happy happy Birthday!
It looks like a lovely time. My birthday is in Dec, and I was always miserable about the fact I never was sent birthday balloons. Other kids mom's did it, but not mine...and because my birthday was in the middle of Christmas Break, I guess it was impossible.
oh, nancy, we don't share a birthday do we, friend? 15???? :)
those boats make me immensely happy. so does your ethel who sees stuff like that :)
i love your list, and i love that we share a birthday weekend somehow?
:)
ps we always hated the summer party as well b/cs it was hard to get people to come!
I must admit ... those lobster rolls look more than tempting. As always a joy to splash around in thankfulness. Your blog, simply delightful.
Splashin',
Sara
Happy August birthday.
Two of my daughters share your sentiment.
I am an early January, school was always still out. Now everyone is visit, dinner, partied out. So I try for the getaway approach:)
i am an august baby too! happy birthday beautiful lady!
August birthdays rock! And I also wore a crown. Do you think maybe we're the same person?
We're almost the same person, Sarah Louise, except you're a younger, better version of me (and maybe just a little bit cooler).
I have never had a lobster roll!
Way to sport the crown, around town, very nice and Happy, happy birthday to you!
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