Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Happy Birthday Gobble Gobble

I have always called Thankgiving 'Turkey Day' and I love cats, so this tag was 'purrfect' for me, thanks Sugar! lol

Every six years, whether I like it or not, my birthday falls on said Turkey Day!  This is the year!  The kids are very excited about it, so that makes it fun.  I also get to see Kathy, since she hosts the holiday down at her house, so I am very happy and excited about that!

I am turning 42, and for all you Doug Adams fans, I guess I will now know the meaning of life, the universe, and everything, as my dear Hammer reminds me.  LOL  I'll keep you posted on that one!

Libby, my dear sweet crazy yellow lab, will be turning 6 on 11/26 and therefore, also 42.  tee hee....  If I only had her energy!

Since I am sharing my birthday with the holiday, and it has been such a sucky year (read: brain tumor, flaring), I have declared today my birthday, too!  Hubby stayed home from work to celebrate, and we went to breakfast with Fuzzy and Pumpkin before school! 

I came back and napped, and Hubby woke me with my choice of Dunkin Donuts coffees, hot or iced, both the largest they offer.  Yes!  Yummy!

In a little while, he and the kids are going shopping... what for... I don't know!!  LOL 

We might go to see Beowulf tonight!  I loved when we did the poem in my high school English class, and the movie looks amazing!  Going to a movie for my birthday has been something we seem to do a lot.  One year it was a Harry Potter, another year, James Bond.  I do love my action films!  LOL 

I do have to make my Maple Baby Carrots to bring to Kathy's house for tomorrow, but they are easy and quick to make, I may even do them tomorrow morning.  They will still be warm then and easier to heat up for dinner! 

It may be Friday before I blog again, so please, have a blessed Turkey Day, and remember to count your blessings.  It is the perfect day to give acknowledgement to them in your heart, and to communicate, and validate them from your lips.  Appreciate the little things, and the big. 

I thank you J-Land for being one of my many blessings.

There are many of us who have chronic illness, but illness can sometimes be a great clarifier, helping you to truly 'see' the value of all the 'good things' in your life. 

I am blessed by my chronic illnesses to remember to never, ever, take anything for granted.  Tomorrow, I will give many thanks.

be well,
Dawn


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30 comments:

Anonymous said...

I always love your attitude.Happy happy birthday my dear friend.
Maple baked carrots sounds great! Do you share recipes? Ihope you have all the love and joy you send out come back to you tenfold.
Marti

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!  I catch up to you in January!  And I always celebrate at least a week!  I grant you permission to do so as well!
Traci

Anonymous said...

Well a big ole' Happy Birthday to you!!!!  Enjoy your movie, be sure to give us a review.  Happy Thanksgiving Day to you & your family.  I love your tag.
Lisa
http://journals.aol.com/wwfbison/life-on-a-bison-farm

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you and many more. Enjoy your day dear...love, Sandi

Anonymous said...

A very "Happy Birthday " Dawn and many more of them.It is my eldests sons tomorrow too He will be 39.So to two old F---- I hope you both have the greatest day ever LOL!!! Enjoy your wonderful Carrots they sound delicious enjoy your film too and all your company and anything else which comes along.I am Thankful for you being being a wonderful sweet J/Land friend.As you know we do not celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK but I shall be thinking of you all GOBBLE GOBBLING LOL!!.Love the kitty grahics .Take Care Hope you are well for it all ,prayers being said.God Bless Kath
astoriasand http://journasl.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to YOU, Happy Birthday Dear Dawn.........Happy Birthday to you......

ENJOY!!

Michele

Anonymous said...

HAVE A HAPPY HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Big hugs,
Sugar

Anonymous said...

Dawn, tmorrow is a big day for you. Have  Happy Birthday and a Happy Birthday. Enjoy the day, Bill

Anonymous said...

Happy, Happy birthday and turkey day to you.  I saw your candied carrots and have to try it when I cook here, which may be never.  Only teasing.  Blessings to you and your family.  Enjoy yourself!  HUGS  Chris

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday and Happy Turkey Day, Dawn, and many happy returns in good health to you.

Guido

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday, Mrs. Princess Dawn.  Glad you get to see Kathy and Libby turning 6.  Seems light years ago with Sasha whose now 11.  I got her when she was 5 1/2 and so that seems like so long ago!  Anyway, Happy birthday and have a good turkey day!  -Dawn-

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!
Missie

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday my friend may all your dreams and wishes come true
hugs
d

Anonymous said...

I hope you have a wonderful birthday and Thanksgiving :)

Hugs,
Gretchen

Anonymous said...

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!  Happy T-day and Happy Birthday!!

hugs, Bethe

Anonymous said...

Hi Dawn,
Happy Birthday and Happy Thanksgiving ... what a great combination!
Best,
Marty

Anonymous said...

i hope you have a blessed and happy birthday and Thanksgiving.
Hugs, lisa

Anonymous said...

Wishing you a terrific Birthday and a very Happy Thanksgiving with your family Ü! BTW I LOVE your adorable tag Ü. http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=0183913358

HUGS~Donna

Anonymous said...

Wishing you a loving, peaceful, thankful holiday and all the days there after! Have a grand day hon! (Hugs) Indigo

Anonymous said...

Your birthday cartoon is coming soon.

Russ

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday. Hope you have a great birthday.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Take care, Chrissie

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful Birthday on Turkey day ! May God bless you and your family.

Hugs with love
Ellen

Anonymous said...

You know, I've always hated it when people give holidays different names. It's a sign that they don't understand or respect the reason for the holiday in the first place. Would we call Christmas "presents day?" Would we call New Year's Day "hangover day?" Would we call Easter "day we nailed a guy to a tree day?" OK, maybe we would.

Oh, happy birthday.
-Paul
http://journals.aol.ca/plittle/AuroraWalkingVacation/

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday and Happy Thanksgiving.  Linda

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Dawn!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!!! You look lovely!!!! (smiling)

Brenda

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you..happy birthday to you...  Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!!!!  And, many more!!!!  :)  Julie

Anonymous said...

I have been reading my blogs back to front. So I knew it was your birthday already.
Happpyyyyyyy Birthdayyyyyyyy!
Gaz xxx

Anonymous said...

We do "birthday week" around here, so I think you have to celebrate for a few more days at least! --Cin

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday! :)
Gillie