It's Somebodies Birthday, I Wonder for Who?

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Yup, it's my birthday today!

Celebrating in style.

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Remember when birthday parties were like this?

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All prim and proper

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Now, it's more like this!

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Just poking fun of my birthday.

Age is just a number!

“Maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had, and what you've learned from them, and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.”

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~Tidbit~
Happy Birthday to You, the four-line ditty was written as a classroom greeting in 1893 by two Louisville teachers, Mildred J. Hill, an authority on Negro spirituals, and Dr. Patty Smith Hill, professor emeritus of education at Columbia University.

The melody of the song Happy Birthday to You was composed by Mildred J. Hill, a schoolteacher born in Louisville, KY, on June 27, 1859. The song was first published in 1893, with the lyrics written by her sister, Patty Smith Hill, as "Good Morning To All."

"Restoring the Joy"

Restoring the Joy of the Season

Anticipating the

Advent December 2010

"Sometimes it's the circumstances of life... sometimes it's our expectations and 'demand' for the perfection of one particular day that overwhelms our hearts and makes us feel dis-couraged or even 'bah humbug' about the whole season of Christmas.If life is feeling as heavy as a fruitcake and your joy seems as far away as the star of Bethlehem, I'm hoping you'll find something here to help add a ray of hope, a twinkle of joy, and a fizzle of fun."

~Brenda Leyland~

My blogging buddy, Brenda at, It's A Beautiful Life, has created a wonderful way to

see the joy of this Season, everyday.

Please stop by and read her powerful words.

Her writing will return that smile to your face.

Each day she has come up with words of wisdom and encouragement.

Check out Advent: Restoring the Joy

I also want to add, that Mary at Corners of My Life, is giving away a Birthday Gift (it's her birthday!). Mary is creating something with her sewing machine but it's a surprise! This lady can sew!

Have a great week. I'm busy helping Kimmy out, working and getting ready for Christmas, myself.

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~Tidbit~

Caring for a Poinsettia

Always check that the pot your poinsettia comes in has a drainage hole, and make sure that any decorative paper is removed when you get it home to allow water to drain away from a plant. Never let your poinsettia to sit in water. Position the plant so that it is protected from heat sources like vents and Christmas tree lights as well as cold drafts coming from exterior doors. Check your plant every two to three days, and water it when the surface of the soil is dry. Place your poinsettia in an eastern facing window, or one that gets adequate morning light, but is protected from harsh afternoon light.

Simple Pleasure

Today I'm showing off my everyday dishes!

Yup, each one is different.

A few years ago I got rid of my everyday dish set.

I got tired of the same old pattern.

I read somewhere that china is very durable.

So, I set out finding china patterns that I liked.

Most of the dinner plates have a matching dessert plate.

They all came from second hand stores.

If one breaks, I don't worry about it.

I'll just go out and find another.

It is always a surprise when you reach into the

cupboard and pull out a plate.

This is my Simple Pleasure,

eating off of fine china every meal.

Dayle, over at A Collection of This and That,

is hosting Simple Pleasures.
Please join us every Thursday.