Thursday, December 28, 2017

Hurray! I made it!

Today I hit 70. And I still feel like 17. Wow!
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By now I thought I would be more little ol' ladylike, but noooooo. I am embracing my wrinkles, gray hair and chins and happy to still have all my teeth. Nothing aches (at the moment) and I am happier than I have been in years. I have more of everything and that includes friends, and now is the time to look forward to what is still to accomplish and try to pack it all in the next 30 or so years I have left. 
I believe there will be much more giving stuff away, since you can't take it with you, and after four moves in ten years, with so much still unpacked, it looks like a great time to de-stash....as if.
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We had a very nice Christmas with friends, family and doggies. Half our furniture is still at the other house, so we cobbled together what we had and it turned out so pretty.




I am so blessed with these crazies, my sister Brooke and niece Glory, and so glad to be living in the warm South, altho we do complain about how cold it is here. ha!
To celebrate this day, I am going to the other house to wash walls, do some paint touch ups, go to knitting and make a great birthday dinner of lamb chops, champagne and cheesecake! O happy Mel!
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21 comments:

  1. JanetDecember 28, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Sounds like a great birthday plan, especially the champagne! Happy Birthday!

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  2. ClaireDecember 28, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    Happy 70th birthday! I turned 70 on the 13th so I know how it feels. On one hand you can remember how old you used to think 70 was and on the other you say to yourself "I'm not that old. I still have too much energy and things to do."

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  3. MelissaDecember 28, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Happy, happy Birthday, Mel - these next lots-of-years will be the best!

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  4. MarybethDecember 28, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    Happy Birthday! You have shared so much with us, your followers, over the years - things about quilting, knitting, color, decorating, oh and moving. If others are like me, we think of you as an good ole friend.... happy day, Happy New Year and may the other house sell quickly and a great price!!

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  5. JeannieDecember 28, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! Wishing you only goodness and joy as you begin your next trip around the sun. (My hubs hit the big 70 last weekend). If my Aunts are any indication, life just gets better after 70.

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  6. Emily ParsonDecember 28, 2017 at 4:19 PM

    Happy Birthday dear Mrs. Mel! I texted you this morning but I apparently have an old phone number. I am so happy to see your smiling face. Love to you!!! Emily

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  7. Elly WijnenDecember 28, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    Happy Birthday Melody!

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  8. sonjaDecember 28, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    Congratulations Kiddo! i love that you live like you drink fine wine and continue to make art from fabric
    and share with us!! Cheers!!!

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  9. Gail BaarDecember 28, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  10. Life Scraps and PatchesDecember 28, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  11. mlaiuppaDecember 28, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    A very merry Birthday to you! Another 30 years at the very least. Good company, good wine, good weather, good health and a good doggy. What more could you ask for? Whatever it is, I hope life brings it to you. And a Joyous New Year to all.

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  12. CindyDecember 29, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    Happy Birthday to you! You are only as old as you feel! and you do not look anywhere near 70!!!!! You go girl!

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  13. MargeDecember 29, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Happy Birthday Melody, I agree you look beautiful! You can also look forward to more gardening in the spring oh happy days ahead!!!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 29, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    Happy Birthday, Melody! I love that you now have a woodsie view from your windows. So glad things are going well. Wish you a fabulous 2018.

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  15. LaceflowerDecember 29, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    Yes the numbers get scarier as the years go by but the spirit is still 17. Best wishes and Happy New Year.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 29, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    Happy Birthday Melody, one day late. You look great and I'm glad that you are feeling great. I hope that 2018 is a wonderful year for you and Dave as you settle in to your new home. Judith P. from Paris

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  17. bmayerDecember 29, 2017 at 7:16 PM

    Birthday Blessings and many many more!

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  18. CarolDecember 29, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope that you have a wonderful year! 70 sure used to seem really old, didn't it?

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  19. Judy Sall Fiber ArtDecember 30, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    Happy 70th! I agree! I turned 70 a few months ago, and still have a lot of life in me, not at all how I imagined life at this age would be like. I think our creativity helps a lot to keep us young and sassy. Your new home is looking really lovely, and I'm looking forward to seeing all the wonderful projects you do there, including your garden. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  20. Mystic QuilterDecember 30, 2017 at 11:44 PM

    Happy Birthday Melody!! Pleased life is good for you even if the weather is cold!

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  21. ValerieDecember 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM

    Happy Birthday! Wishing you all the best in the New Year!

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