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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Celebrating

Thanks so much, blog friends, for helping me celebrate my birthday today! You guys are the best! You made me feel young! :) The Mister had flowers delivered to the house. I've always loved that my birthday was the first day of fall. An autumn-themed bouquet was the perfect choice! Can't wait for the blooms to open up a bit more!
Earlier in the year I had seen a watch that I loved. Until I saw the price! lol. You know how it is...champagne tastes on a beer budget? Well, isn't the Internet great? I found it marked down a couple hundred dollars with free shipping!It's a Citizen Eco Drive. Gold, stainless and diamonds with a mother-of-pearl face. It's solar powered so no more batteries! And it's water proof up to 300 feet under water. I can scuba dive in this thing! ha. Not that I will, but I have been known to snorkel! I'm just happy to keep it on in the shower, helping the boys in the tub and doing dishes. I took it to have some links removed in the band last Friday and haven't taken it off since. Nice. And as I found out the first night, the hands glow in the dark. Love that, since the clock isn't on my side of the bed. I guess it's on my wrist til I die. haha...and no jokes about that being soon since I'm so old now. lol...
Tonight, The Mister and I went out to dinner with Taylor and girlfriend Lauren. Isn't she a cutie? Sweet, too. She even gave me a gift card to the local coffee shop here in the village. I think she's a keeper. :) We ate at The Cheesecake Factory. What a nice way to end the day! ♥
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  1. Brian MillerSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    woot on cheese cake factory...great place...and yes i think he got a keeper..ha...and looks like someone scored big on the presents...(way to go mister)...again happy birthday sis

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  2. MarieElizabethSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Sounds like a great day - and a beautiful watch, yay you!

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  3. A Lady's LifeSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    the watch is gorgeous! and solar!!!
    wow! and yes the girl friend is a keeper.
    she looks very sweet. :)

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  4. joanneSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    glad you enjoyed your day!! My sissies birthday is today too and my son's wife...Lauren! hmmmmmm.

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  5. ShariSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Happy happy birthday Miss Betsy! Hope your day was blessed! :)

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  6. MadhulikaSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Nice to know that you enjoyed your day so much...
    belated happy birthday..!!
    may God always be with you...
    stay blessed...
    *hugggsss*

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  7. MartinSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Stunning watch, Betsy. No more than you deserve. Glad that you had a fun day!

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  8. Hilary Melton-ButcherSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Hi Betsy .. sounds a great day - hubby making sure you have exactly what you wanted & a wonderful bouquet of flowers, son and gorgeous girlfriend .. and a plateful of cheesecake .. delicousness itself .. live life to the full and be happy .. sounds so much fun .. cheers Hilary

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  9. Old KittySeptember 22, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    My goodness - that watch is stunning!! Yay for you!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

    The flowers and family are great too but by golly that watch is lovely!

    Take care
    x

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  10. Blondie's JournalSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Your new watch is beautiful, Betsy! I am so glad you had a wonderful day! Happy Birthday!

    XO,
    Jane

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  11. Pat HattSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Sounds like fun was had by all
    There at your hall
    Solar powered watch like that
    Never knew there was such a thing, pulled one over on Pat
    But now it's in my brain
    And you took away my remark, making me pop a vein
    Couldn't make fun of die and age
    As you beat me to it right one the page..how rude..haha

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  12. Betsy BrockSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Pat ~ lol...You know I was thinking of you when I put that part in there...in fact, I almost put your name right there on the post in parentheses. hahaha.
    Rude and shrewd...me and you. lol.

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  13. Pat HattSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Knowing what I was going to say
    Oh that is scary and must cause dismay..haha

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  14. Christian - Modobject@HomeSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    What a lovely, lovely day. I'm so happy that you enjoyed it. Taylor and Lauren and cute, cute together.

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  15. Betsy BrockSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Pat ~ I'm blaming it on that brain tour
    It was enlightening for sure. haha.

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  16. Betsy BrockSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Christian ~ I knew you would especially love her hair! ;)

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  17. MichaelSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    HAPPY BOXING DAY BIRTHDAY, Betsy! :D

    Sounds like a fab day and on top of all those amazingly lovely comments too. ...You certainly have a huge fan base following, don;t you?! And well deserved, I might add.

    The flowers look lovely, teh watch too. But best of all? Taylor's dear GF. Aww. He deserves the best and so glad to read how she is as sweet as she seems. So....I have to wonder, did the trips go out with you too adn if not, who stayed home to watch them then, if not T? LOL.

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  18. MichaelSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    BTw, I didn't realise people still wore watches! I use my phone! :)

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  19. MagpieSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Sounds like the perfect birthday celebration for the perfect birthday girl!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Sounds like a great day! The Mister is so thoughtful : ) I love the watch and Taylor & Lauren make such a cute couple.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    So nice to pop in here and meet you and your five men! at first I thought, WOW! but then I got it!

    lol

    now following! STop By someTime!

    ciao bella


    C R E A T I V E C A R M E L I N A

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  22. linda (dots n doodles)September 22, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Happy birthday for yesterday! Sounds like you had a lovely day and super pressies fitting for this important birthday.

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  23. ZuzanaSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Glad you had a great day Betsy.;) Lovely flowers.;)
    And your son looks so much like you.;)
    What a cute couple.;)
    xoxo

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  24. MrsupoleSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Happy Birthday wishes for you. Sounds like you had a wonderful day. The bouquet is gorgeous and so awesome on saving money on a beautiful watch. I cannot remember the last time I wore a watch because it seems that I just use my phone. Yes, the girlfriend is a keeper. Do the boys have fun with her and tease her very much? That would be cool if they do.

    And remember, Doris Hope made it to 102, so you haven't even reached your halfway years yet. Your just getting wet behind the ears. Happy Birthday again.

    God bless.

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  25. Betsy BrockSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Mrs.U ~ wet behind the ears...lol...love that. :)

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  26. BeckySeptember 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Hi Betsy glad to hear your birthday was great!The watch is so cute,the flowers a sweet fall bouquet.
    Your son does look so much like you but you know I think all 4 of them do.Did anyone else ever say that before?

    Have a happy one!cant wait til you make the beet cake then I will know if I should go ahead and make one too,lol.Betsy I never got your photo dont worry if you didnt send it yet,my post office is really slow on getting up here.we have a new mailman too... sigh.

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  27. Brian MillerSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    there is a picture for you at my place...

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  28. BirdSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Happy Birthday, Betsy! I'm so happy you are having such a good time of it and the first day of autumn is a great day for a birthday.

    Bright and happy birthday blessings to you,
    Bird

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  29. TannaSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Sounds like a perfect way to celebrate, Betsy!! That watch is killer!! (and, it is always a blessing to really like the 'girl'). ;)

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  30. Betsy BrockSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Becky ~ had to buy an envelope for mailing...just got it today so it will go in the mail soon! :)

    The other three actually look more like the mister, in my opinion. But there are resemblances for sure in all four guys.

    Beet cake...next week...promise! :)

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  31. ChristineSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    beautiful flowers and a thoughtful and pretty girlfriend there!

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  32. SueannSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Happy Birthday!! Beautiful flowers and that watch is fabulous!!
    And she is a cutie for sure
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  33. Solar PoweredSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Sounds like a perfect birthday! Love that watch and love that it is solar powered ;) Beautiful watch, beautiful birthday girl...don't you just love CF. Please tell me you got the fried macaroni and cheese appetizer because everyone should have that on their birthday!

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  34. jennyfrecklesSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Sounds perfect Betsy. I love your watch; if it were mine I wouldn't take it off either! And the pic of Taylor and his girlfriend is great, what a lovely young couple.

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  35. Keith at HomeSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Solar powered watches don't work here; no solar light!

    The last time I saw the sun I thought it was the moon on fire!

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  36. Gloria BakerSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Sounds nice, happy nirthday again"gloria

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  37. California GirlSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    sounds like a great day Bets. love the watch. I haven't worn one since my grandmother's rose gold watch from the Thirties stopped working and I can't find anyone who knows how to fix it. now I'm motivated!

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  38. Betsy BrockSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Caligirl ~ I love rose gold! I hope you can find someone to fix it! You know, I've ordered a half dozen vintages watches from someone on ebay that cleans and repairs. I would highly recomment them if they accept watches like yours. I'll email you her info. I'll have to look her up.

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  39. Betsy BrockSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Pat ~ fake green in your town?
    I want to know more and how?
    Are you talking inside or out
    that would make me pout
    plastic flowers and leaves
    not to mention trees.
    At least they don't need water
    and trimming would make you hollar.
    Hey, is that topiary at bush #3
    real, or just fakey?

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  40. Jill from Killeny GlenSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I just love seeing the photo of sweet Taylor (love that boy!) and Lauren!!!! So glad you had a fun dinner party!

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  41. The Better BakerSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    What beautiful gifts & family! Thanks for sharing your special celebration with us. You deserved every bit of it...and more! XO

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