Thursday, May 23, 2013

On Turning 50


This Saturday I turn 50.  Yay!

Overall, I live a beautiful life with the world's best husband (Captain Project to you) and our Beagle Twyla.


I have wonderful children and a very delightful daughter- and son-in-law.



I have other dear family and friends that brighten my life too.

And I have YOU!  I am so lucky to have so many sweet friends out in Blogville.

Retro Revival brings me great happiness and continues to grow.


I'm almost totally gray (so greatful for Aveda!), have the beginnings of some serious wrinkles, and my back gives me fits sometimes.  But I'm a little less foolish (most days!) and more importantly, I am surrounded by light and recognize all of the joy in my life.

I love my life!  I'm not bragging, rather just counting a few of my blessings out loud.

When I dig in to another piece of my birthday cake (pound cake ~ my fave), I won't think about how fattening it is, but will instead think of how lucky I am that my beautiful daughter baked it for me, and came down from Philadelphia to hand deliver it to me!

Wishing you all a happy day!
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25 comments:

  1. MarchelineMay 23, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Happiest of happy birthdays to you! I'm closer to 50 than 40 now, and I am shouting out a huge "AMEN" in thanks for hair color products! Enjoy your day, your family, and your cake!

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  2. Missy ShayMay 23, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Happy birthday!

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  3. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I hope you'll have a wonderful birthday. We are a little more than a year apart. My 50th will be August 2014 if all goes well ; )
    You look fantastic, so no worries there. I know what you mean about being Lucky !! Have a great day.

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  4. sunnyskiesandsweetteaMay 23, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Every day is a blessing.

    xoxo,
    Amy Jo

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  5. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I dreaded turning 50 but happy to report, almost 4 years into it, it's not so bad!! Like you, I'm so blessed and thankful for my wonderful life and each day I get to live it! Happy birthday blessings!!!

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  6. Twyla and LindseyMay 23, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Cindy, you do indeed, have so much to be thankful for! I have already passed the 50 mark and it was hard, I went kicking and screaming, but finally decided that instead of being Fifty, I was going to be Fabulous! I think You are Fabulous! Twyla(not the dog)

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  7. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Happiest of birthdays Cindy!! I just recently turned 49 so Im not that far behind you.

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  8. MeckyMay 23, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Happy Birthday!! 50 isn't as bad as I thought that it would be.(even with my body aches) I am now 50 and 3/4!!!

    It is wonderful to look at your life and realize the Blessings you have. Life really is good in so many different ways as we get older. We may not be Spring Chickens anymore, but us older Hens Rock!!

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  9. ImagiMeriMay 23, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Oh Happy, happy birthday sweet friend. I hope it's the best one ever! So you're just now hittin the half century mark......been there, done that.......hee hee.

    Big Birthday Hugs,
    Meri

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  10. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Happy birthday dear Cindy! Enjoy that cake!
    (I'll be 52 in Oct!)

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  11. BeckyMay 23, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Awww Sweetie - You are Fabulous! Hope your Special Day is too!

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  12. JingleMay 23, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    You are nothing less than FABULOUS! Happy Birthday!

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  13. Tami Von ZalezMay 23, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Yay! 50 is the best - you don't have to worry about what people think of you anymore.

    Happy HB

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  14. Lutka And Co.May 23, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Happy Birthday! - Love your blog. And yes, life is good ;)

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  15. SuzMay 23, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Happy Birthday. Have a great day and year. I remember when I turned fifty. I was still working full time and not as happy as you are. I have been retired and much happier now.

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  16. Perfectly PrintedMay 23, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Enjoy your special day with your family and friends!

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  17. ~XoMay 24, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Wishing you a Happy Birthday!

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  18. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Have a wonderful birthday, being 50 brings so much into your life, when you get to 52 you will realise what everyone has said to you about being 50.
    Best wishes to you.
    hugs peta xxx
    http://sew-and-go.blogspot.co.uk/

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  19. LBPMay 24, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Happy Half Century Birthday!! Coming from someone who has been there and done that! Hope it's the happiest ever!

    Blessings

    Linda

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  20. vintage greyMay 24, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Wishing you a very Happy and Sweet Birthday!!! xo Heather

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  21. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Well you look great, happy birthday!

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  22. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Happy Birthday! Love your blog.

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  23. Jenny's HeartMay 28, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Happy Birthday
    Wishing you a year of happiness and blessings!

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  24. CoriLynnMay 29, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I gotta say, You look Mah-ve-lous dah-ling! Beautiful as always!!
    I turn 36 tomorrow and the thought of 40 looming is killing me. Bleh!! So I just pretend I'm perpetually 28! Ha!
    ~xoxo, CoriLynn

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  25. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJune 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Just catching up on some blog reading!

    Happy Belated birthday... you make 50 look great,girl!
    Something to look forward to...:)

    :P

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